Career Readiness and Life Skills
Name any type of service that students can schedule at the Center for Career Readiness and Life Skills.
Career Coaching, Practice Interview, LinkedIn, Cover Letter Review, Personal Statement
Name any two standardized tests that students take when they apply for graduate school, medical school, law school, and/or business school.
Ex: GRE, LSAT, MCAT, GMAT
To make credit decisions, 90% of loan providers/creditors use what criteria?
Credit scores, FICO, Vantage Score.
How long is a typical networking introduction?
Roughly 45-seconds
UConn's beloved mascot, Jonathan the Husky, is named after ______
Jonathan Trumbull
Name at least 4 of the NACE Career Competencies.
Career & Self Development, Communication, Critical Thinking, Equity & Inclusion, Leadership, Professionalism, Teamwork, Technology
There are 5 phases of team development. Name any 2.
Forming, Storming, Norming, Performing, Adjourning.
Name two of the most common employee benefits.
Ex: Health insurance, disability, paid time off, sick leave, life insurance, 401K/403B, matching investing, tuition
Name the three orientations towards employment.
(From the article, "The Philosophy of Ikigai")
Job, Career, Calling
What is the oldest building on the UConn Storrs campus?
Augustus Storrs Hall (STRS)
S.M.A.R.T. is an abbreviation for...(You were introduced to SMART goals in module 2 and have to do them for your final project)
Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-Bound
List 4 items or ideas people usually consider when evaluating a job offer.
Location, Salary, Job Responsibility, Job Title, Company Name/Reputation, Vacation, Employee Benefits, Cultural fit, Cost of Living, other options, etc.
What does the 50/30/20 spending rule mean?
50% of post-tax income to needs; 30% to wants; 20% to savings
Components of a networking introduction include...
Who I am, what can I do (highlight skills/passion), key facts to include, how to close
In 2016, the UConn women's basketball team set a record for the most consecutive victories in NCAA Division I basketball. How many games did they win in this streak?
111 games
According to NACE, which competency is currently rated by employers as the most important?
Critical Thinking
Name this type of trait/character:
This attitude creates conflict, toxicity, and disengagement among team members, lowering productivity and possibly influencing others to adopt similar behaviors.
"Main Character"
Beyond a 401K, etc. this type of investing allows you to save money for retirement in a tax-advantaged way
IRA and Roth IRA
What factors should be considered when evaluating the connection between career planning and financial stability? Name two.
Recognize the Career-Financial Connection, Identify Personal Values and Skills, Set Realistic Financial Goals, Analyze Career Earnings Potential, Develop a Savings and Investment Plan, Continuously Evaluate and Adapt.
What is the year UConn was founded?
1881
In which webinar segment can you learn how to proactively shape your career trajectory and navigate professional choices?
Taking Control of Your Own Path
There are six factors of culture as discussed in class. Name any three.
Vision, Values, People, Narrative, Place, Practices
Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion are the three major national ____ _____. What are the two words missing from the sentence?
Credit bureaus
List four ways ChatGPT can be ethically helpful to enhance your career.
LinkedIn, Resume, Cover Letter, Personal Statement creating, enhancing, or editing. Enhance writing skills, build concepts for assignments, and offer feedback on what needs improvement in writing.
What is the tallest building in UConn?
Biology/Physics Building (BPB)