College to Career
College graduates said they were unprepared for the emphasis placed on what kind of skills?
What is: Teamwork Skills
What is the best way to socialize with other professionals online?
What is: LinkedIn
Name one challenge of working with cultural differences in the workplace.
What is: Language barriers, working hours, communication styles, or resistance to change
One reason that people do not set goals is they are afraid of:
What is: Failure/Rejection
The predictable control that an individual can exercise over a series of events.
What is: Time management
What are the 3 parts of a resume Bullet Statement?
What is: Action, Object and Outcome
What is the first step to take in analyzing your digital footprint?
What is: Google yourself!
How many generations are actively in today's workforce?
What is: 5 generations
An acronym that can be used to effectively set and implement goals is:
What is: SMART
This collaboration habit enables groups to schedule check-ins and monitor their progress on time-sensitive projects.
What is: Creating a timeline
If possible, a cover letter should be addressed to _____.
What is: A specific person or department
What is the #1 activity on LinkedIn?
What is: Searching for connections/looking at profiles
Which generation stereotypically defines themselves by work and has difficulty accepting work attitudes that don’t align with theirs?
What is: Baby Boomers
What is the first step in goal setting?
What is: Creating a vision
The 80/20 Rule is also known as the _______.
What is: the Pareto Principle
The most important thing to do following an interview is:
What is: Send a follow-up or thank you email
Only add ______ connections on LinkedIn. You are a reflection of your network!
What is: Quality connections
Which generation demands an inter-connected work environment and instant access to information?
What is: Millennials/Gen Y
Measurability is a necessary part of your goal because it helps to:
What is: Track your progress
Postponing the fulfillment of a task, often with the understanding that doing so will directly result in future hardship.
What is: Procrastination
What are the 3 most observed forms of nonverbal communication in an interview?
What is: A handshake, eye contact and posture
What purpose does the headline serve on LinkedIn?
What is: To creatively explain what you do
One solution to working through the challenges of generational differences is the Platinum Rule, which says:
What is: Treat others as they want to be treated
SMART stands for:
What is: Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Time Based
This psychological principle states that people remember uncompleted or interrupted tasks better than completed tasks.
What is: the Zeigarnik/Cliffhanger effect