Career Basics
Major & Paths
Interview Skills
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Workplace Knowledge
100

What is a resume?

 A document summarizing your education, work experience, and skills.


100

What major studies human behavior and the mind?

Psychology

100

True or False: It’s important to dress professionally for an interview.

True

100

This person teaches students in a classroom.

Teacher
100

What does “9 to 5” usually refer to?

Standard office working hours

200

What’s the difference between a full-time and part-time job?

Full-time is usually 35–40+ hours/week; part-time is fewer hours.

200

Most common undergraduate major for students planning to attend law school?

Political Science

200

What’s a good question to ask an interviewer at the end of an interview?

“What does a typical day look like in this role?” (or similar)

200

This person flies airplanes and ensures passengers get to their destination safely.

Pilot

200

What is an internship?

A temporary work experience, often for students or recent grads


300

What online platform is most commonly used for professional networking?

LinkedIn

300

Which major typically leads to becoming a CPA(Certified Public Accountant)?

Accounting

300

What is the STAR method used for?

Answering behavioral interview questions (Situation, Task, Action, Result)

300

This professional fixes your teeth and checks your oral health.

Dentist

300

What does PTO stand for?

Paid Time Off

400

What does the acronym “STEM” stand for?

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

400

What’s an interdisciplinary major?

A major combining courses from two or more fields of study.

400

Difference between a phone screen and an in-person interview?

Phone screens are initial, brief interviews; in-person interviews are more detailed and face-to-face.


400

This person creates software, apps, or websites.

Software Developer / Programmer


400

Difference between a salaried employee and an hourly employee?

Salaried employees receive a fixed salary; hourly employees are paid per hour worked.

500

What’s the difference between a CV (curriculum vitae) and a résumé?

A CV is longer, detailed, often academic; a résumé is shorter and job-focused.

500

Which field combines biology, chemistry, and engineering to design products like medicines?

Biomedical Engineering

500

One thing you should always do after an interview?

Send a thank-you note/email

500

This job involves investigating crimes and catching criminals.

Detective / Police Officer

500

What is networking, and why is it important?

Building professional relationships to share advice, opportunities, and career growth

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