Self-Assessment
What tool helps you identify your personality type and how it relates to career choices?
MBTI or 16 Personalities Assessment
What type of degree is typically earned at a community college?
an Associate Degree
What document summarizes your education, experience, and skills for employers?
a resume
What is a career conversation?
An intentional conversation where you learn about someone’s career path or job role
What does STAR stand for in interview responses?
Situation, Task, Action, Result
What assessment helps determine your strongest career-related interests?
Strong Interest Inventory or Holland Codes
What is the minimum number of transferable units usually required for junior standing?
60 Units
What’s the best website for building a professional network and job searching?
What is the term for a brief introduction about your skills and goals shared in networking settings?
an elevator pitch
Name the four types of interviews
Phone Interview: Usually a quick screening. Speak clearly and find a quiet place.
Virtual Interview (Zoom, etc.): Test your camera, mic, and background ahead of time.
In-Person Interview: Dress professionally and arrive 10–15 minutes early.
Panel or Group Interview: Multiple people asking questions—stay calm and make eye contact with each person.
What was the number one value held by the class as a whole?
Family
What’s the difference between a certificate and a degree?
A certificate is focused and shorter (12-40 units); a degree includes general education and more units (60 minimum).
In week 2 you completed the Holland Codes, what website helped you identify Careers that matched your interests?
O*NET (Occupational Network)
Share three questions you would ask a professional
1. Tell me about your journey
2. What days your day-to-day look like
3. Give me advice on how to go forward on my own journey
Tell me about a time you had a conflict with a co-worker and how you handled it
(Answer may vary)
Name your top 3 Values
Time, Passion, Family (example)
A degree is required to transfer to a university?
False, a degree is not required, just minimum admission requirements, and a minimum of 60 transferable units.
What is ATS?
Applicant Tracking Systems. They can review your resume and track for keywords to see if you are a good fit for a position you are applying to before getting into the hands of a reviewer.
What is a good follow-up after a career conversation?
a thank-you email highlighting what you learned or appreciated
You have been offered the job. How would you negotiate your salary?
(Answer may vary). But definitley look at market rates of the position on ONET or Glassdoor. Do your research!!!
What is the professors personality trait?
INFJ
What academic planning tool shows required classes and tracks your graduation progress?
Student Educational Plan (SEP) which is found on DegreeWorks via your OneLogin
What is the best way to find a job (Hint: Not through a website)?
Through a Career Conversation with a professional. You can tap into the hidden job market which features over 80% of opportunities. This conversation can lead to having an internal advocate.
Share about a Career Conversation you recently had
(Answer may vary)
Curveball Question
If your career path was a movie, what genre would it be?