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Salary Range
Supply & Demand
Professional Etiquette
Job Search 101
Major Connections
100
Where on campus would you go to obtain salary information related to a specific field?
A. Career Services B. Academic Department C. College Dean D. Health Center
100
What steps can students take to make themselves more marketable for careers that are overcrowded with applicants?
A. Conduct informational interview B. Seek relevant work experiences during the summer C. Obtain an internship D. All of the above
100
Following an interview, what is the proper technique used to thank the employer for the opportunity?
A. Thank you letter B. Telephone call C. Fax D. Send flowers
100
What type of resume is best suited for an individual with limited work experiences and few extra-curricular activities?
A. Chronological resume, which typically goes in date order B. Functional resume, which highlights key skills C. Combination resume, which combines feature of both the chronological and functional formats
100
The LVC Job Center is where you can…
A. Have your resume and cover letter reviewed by employers B. Search and apply for jobs C. Schedule an on-campus interview with recruiters D. Register for job fairs, workshops and events E. All of the above
200
What is the average starting salary for a graduate with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree?
A. $35,221 B. $44,944 C. $52,375 D. $69,787
200
What type of interview is used by a job-seeker to gather information about a particular career field or organization?
A. Informational Interview B. Screening Interview C. Stress Interview D. Behavioral Interview
200
Which nonverbal cue shows confidence in an interview setting?
A. Firm handshake B. Unwavering eye contact C. Rigid posture D. Wild hand gestures
200
What section of your resume would you use to identify the specific job for which you are looking?
A. Objective B. Work experience C. Volunteer activities D. Computer skills
200
What is the most efficient and effective method for finding a job?
A. Mass mailings B. Web-based job search engines C. Networking with friends, family, colleagues D. Classified advertisements
300
Which of the following career fields has the lowest salary range one to four years out of college?
A. Athletic Trainer B. Radio DJ C. Registered Nurse D. Public Relations Specialist
300
What best describes the current status of the unemployment rate in the United States?
A. Rising B. Falling C. Staying the same
300
What is the appropriate amount of time to wait before calling an employer after an interview?
A. One month B. Two weeks C. As outlined by the interviewer during the interview D. 24 to 48 hours
300
What type of interview is used to cut a large number of applicants down to a small number of finalists?
A. Informational Interview B. Screening Interview C. Stress Interview D. Behavioral Interview
300
Besides Career Services, what other campus office can help students connect with professionals in their area of interest?
A. Registrar’s Office B. Alumni Office C. Public Relations Office D. Financial Aid Office
400
Which of the following career fields has the highest salary range one to four years out of college?
A. Elementary Education B. Accountant C. Marketing Director D. Physicial Therapy
400
Which types of jobs are expected to have the least growth in numbers nationwide?
A. Accountant B. Pilot C. Radio Broadcaster D. Writer or editor
400
How early should you arrive for an interview?
A. 1 to 7 minutes B. 20 to 30 minutes C. 5 to 15 minutes D. One hour
400
What document serves to introduce you to employers?
A. College transcript B. Resume C. Completed job application D. Cover letter
400
What percentage of students who complete internships are actually offered jobs with the employer that they interned with?
A. 10% B. 25% C. 50% D. 70%
500
Which career field requires the most amount of education to obtain an entry-level position?
A. Airline Pilot B. Music Director or Composer C. Biological Researcher D. Business Executive
500
Which major was not in demand for the Class of 2009 when they started their job search?
A. Business B. Engineering C. Technical D. Education
500
How much lead-time should you allow previous employers, professors, etc. to provide you with letters of recommendation?
A. 3-6 months B. 1 week C. 1 year D. 2 weeks to 2 months
500
What percentage of hiring managers choose not to hire a candidate based on what they find on social networking (Facebook, Twitter, Myspace, etc.) profiles?
A. 21% B. 34% C. 53% D. 76%
500
What service does Career Services offer, where students can connect with alumni and volunteers to receive advice on career exploration and help in the job search process?
A. Career Insider B. FOCUS C. Career Connections D. Vault