OST/Career in Gov.
Resumes/Interviews
Professional Development
Miscellaneous
100

Name 1 OST Program

Unclaimed Property, Treasury Savings Network, Management of public employee's retirement funds, etc.

100

Name 2 items that should be listed on a resume.

Mission Statement, Skills, Past work history, volunteer work, references, etc.

100

Does a cover letter need to be submitted even if it is not required?

Yes!

100

How many colors in a rainbow?

7

200

What is the name of the college savings program?

Oregon College Savings Plan.

200

Name one benefit of working in government.

Flexibility, Consistency, Security, Benefits.

200
Share an example of a soft skill.

Handshake, eye contact, body language, communication, ability to problem solve, etc.

200

When is the next leap year?

2024

300

Name 2 different government agencies?

ODE, DHS, OHA, DAS, OYA, OST, etc.

300

How often should I review my resume?

Once a year, especially after new employment.

300

True or false, applying for jobs through Indeed, Linkedin, Glassdoor, etc is a good idea.

False - applying through their portals adds applications to a separate pool and may not be reviewed as quickly as applicants that apply directly through their own website.

300

Name 3 of the original Avengers

Caps, Thor, Hulk, Iron Man, Black Widow, Hawkeye.

400

Name one benefit of working in government.

Flexibility, Consistency, Security, Benefits.

400

When does the interview start?

Right when you enter the parking lot or login to their platform. 

400

Share one example of a hard skill.

Data analysis, foreign language proficiency, degree or certificate, etc. 

400

What is the hardest natural substance in the world?

Diamond

500

Who is the Oregon State Treasurer?

Tobias Read

500

What do you need to have ready at the end of the interview, provide an example.

At least one question for them. Examples could include: what is the most rewarding part of your role? What would you recommend someone do to excel in the role that I am interviewing for? What kind of DEI work has the organization taken part in recently?

500

Name 3 things that can I do right now to prepare for the workforce.

Job Shadow, practice writing a cover letter and resume, mock interviews, talk to an expert, learn the lingo/skills, connect with career center/guidance counselor, etc.

500

What country has the longest coastline?

Canada