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Erica was told that she has a solution mindset. What does this MOST likely mean? A. She has a gift for mathematics, equations, and numbers. B. She lacks emotional intelligence and digital fluency. C. She looks for creative ways to analyze and solve problems. D. She wants to find ways to help entrepreneurs start more businesses.
C. She looks for creative ways to analyze and solve problems.
Sarah is very self-aware. How will this MOST likely affect her upcoming job search process? A.She will have a difficult time finding a job that fits her life goals. B. She will not be able to find joy in any job that she pursues. C. She will be able to find a job that suits her personality and skills. D. She will only be able to find jobs that have very low salaries.
C. She will be able to find a job that suits her personality and skills.
Carolina has been one of the top sales associates in her division for years. She gets along well with her other sales associates and enjoys being friends with many of them. The boss notices Carolina’s strong skills and offers her a management position where she will be in charge of the other sales associates. This is a tricky decision for Carolina because she would now be in charge of her peers. Which values conflict is Carolina MOST likely facing? A. leadership vs. acceptance B. security vs. risk C. wealth vs. service D. achievement vs. health
A. leadership vs. acceptance
Thomas wants to work on his digital fluency. What will be the MOST helpful step for him to work on toward this goal? A. He should pay more attention to the verbal and non-verbal reactions of his colleagues. B. He should reflect about his strengths and weaknesses so he can apply for jobs. C. He should concentrate on learning to use his hands to make new products. D. He should focus on gaining technical knowledge and critical thinking skills.
D. He should focus on gaining technical knowledge and critical thinking skills.
Enzo is preparing a resume for his very first job. He doesn’t know what to list for his skills. He asks his teacher for advice on how to complete this portion of his resume. What is the BEST advice this teacher should give Enzo? A. Leave the skills section blank because there is no work experience. B. Make up skills that you think the employer wants to see on a resume. C. List your best attitudes and behaviors that employers find helpful. D. Write vague skills like “Digital Fluency” that require more explanation.
C. List your best attitudes and behaviors that employers find helpful.
Interviewers asked Jeff to discuss a time when he demonstrated adaptability at his job. What is the MOST appropriate response for Jeff to give? A. Because I am introverted, I was able to work by myself for most of the day. B. When our old software no longer worked, I came up with a new system that could help us meet our goals. C. I consistently communicated well by writing very detailed emails to my colleagues. D. My emotional intelligence is so high that I can usually tell what everyone in a room is feeling.
B. When our old software no longer worked, I came up with a new system that could help us meet our goals.
Yasmine’s boss is very unpredictable. Somedays he is completely open to new ideas and encourages everyone to participate. Other times, he completely shuts down and yells at anyone who tries to offer any new ideas. Which part of Goldberg’s OCEAN model does this BEST demonstrate? A. neuroticism B. conscientiousness C. extroversion D. agreeableness
A. neuroticism
What is TRUE about value conflicts? A. Working through these conflicts can help with self-awareness. B. Experiencing conflicts between core values is very rare. C. It is best to ignore value conflicts when applying for a job. D. There is usually one clear winner in each conflict someone faces.
A. Working through these conflicts can help with self-awareness.
Roberta has a high level of emotional intelligence. How is this MOST likely demonstrated? A. She yells loudly at people often when they deserve it. B. She frequently remains calm in stressful situations. C. She communicates using only non-verbal communication. D. She believes that all feelings should be kept out of the office.
B. She frequently remains calm in stressful situations.
Lin is constantly writing about his day in his journal. What is Lin MOST likely practicing? A. reflection B. extrinsic motivation C. aptitudes D. resilience
A. reflection
Louise is always up for an adventure. She likes to travel to new places and learn new things. Which part of Goldberg’s OCEAN model does this BEST demonstrate? A. openness to experience B. conscientiousness C. extroversion D. neuroticism
A. openness to experience
The Nicely Chocolate Company is starting to use performance incentives in January. What does this MOST likely mean for this company’s employees?
A. Any employee who meets or exceeds their sales quota will get a bonus. B. More employees than ever will reach their “flow state” while working. C. If an employee does not reach their sales quota, they will be terminated. D. All company employees will get a special prize at the end of the month.
A. Any employee who meets or exceeds their sales quota will get a bonus.
During an interview, Sabrina is asked to share one of her values. What is one answer she could provide that MOST accurately describes a core value? A. church B. running C. animals D. truth
D. truth
Joachim has a dream that he wants to make a reality. How can he BEST turn this dream into a concrete goal? A. Avoid any risks that require leaving his comfort zone. B. Write down the specific steps to complete his goal. C. Ask his parents to rephrase the dream as a goal for him. D. Make it easy enough so he can avoid learning any new skills.
B. Write down the specific steps to complete his goal.
What is TRUE about emotional intelligence? A. It involves the ability to self-regulate feelings, thoughts, and behaviors and to perceive emotions. B. It centers on the idea that most human communication is verbal instead of non-verbal. C. It is generally easy for people to master a high level of this intelligence at a young age. D. It inspires people to respond to failures and rejections with a negative attitude.
A. It involves the ability to self-regulate feelings, thoughts, and behaviors and to perceive emotions.