Ace the Interview
The thing you would not do or bring to your interview.
A. Copies of your Resume
B. Pre-written questions to ask
C. Open smart phone to take notes
D. Portfolio
C. Open smart phone to take notes
If a jobseeker works multiple side hustles (gig economy jobs) and/or freelance positions, what is the best way to list it on a resume.
A. List each separately with names and dates
B. List only the one you have worked longest
C. List everything under one heading, using your name as the company name
D. Leave it off of the resume, because it can be hard to verify.
C. List everything under one heading, using your name as the company name
Which of the following is not considered to be a soft skill:
A. Ability to use computer programs
B. Emotional Intelligence
C. Conflict Management
D. Communication
A. Ability to use computer programs
The appropriate length of an elevator pitch:
A. 15 seconds
B. 30 seconds
C. 45 seconds
D. 1 minute
B. 30 seconds
Mobile County employer with the most employees
MCPSS
Name two ways that you can research the company prior to an interview.
Social media, press releases, current employees or company website
The thing not needed in your resume header.
A. Phone number
B. Address
C. Email address
D. Professional social media link
B. Address
Which of the following would not be included in the time management soft skill:
A. Planning
B. Delegation
C. Goal-setting
D. Punctuality
D. Punctuality
A website you can use to keep track of the jobs applied, interviews and other job search data
A. JibberJobber
B. LinkedInTracker
C. Notebook
D. JobHunter
A. JibberJobber
Number of Career Centers and satellite locations in the state of Alabama
A. 56
B. 57
C. 58
D. 59
B. 57
Within 5 minutes, how early should you arrive for your interview.
15 minutes (10-20 is acceptable)
Which feature can make your resume less "readable" by computers.
A. Underlining
B. Headers and Footers
C. Colors
D. Different Text Alignments
B. Headers and Footers
Which of the following is part of the critical thinking soft skill:
A. Negotiation
B. Self-Awareness
C. Evaluation
D. Motivation
C. Evaluation
The worst day of the standard work week to submit online applications
Friday
The official term for the "scholarship/grant" provided through WIOA
ITA - Individual Training Account
Who should be included on a reference list for a jobseeker who doesn't have much work experience?
A. Former Teacher
B. Classmates
C. Family
D. Neighbor
A. Former Teacher
For your most recent and relevant job, the maximum number of bullet points that should be used to list job duties and responsibilities.
A. 5
B. 6
C. 7
D. 8
D. 8
Name 3 of the top 5 communication skills
Active Listening
Verbal Communication
Nonverbal Communication
Written Communication
Presentation Skills
Staying up to date on your industry’s latest technologies and trends
A. Building a Network
B. Leveraging
C. Bankroll
D. Upskill
D. Upskill
Number of Agencies that make up the Mobile County Merit system
A. 10
B. 14
C. 20
D. 22
D. 22
Name 2 of the steps in the STAR method
Situation
Task
Action
Result
A lot of company use a program called ATS, what does ATS stand for.
Applicant Tracking System
Which of the following 2 soft skills share at least one characteristic together:
Critical Thinking
Problem Solving
Creativity
Leadership
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
Which of these is not an outdated resume style:
A. Dates of education
B. Plenty of white space
C. Home Address in the Header
D. Saving it only as a Word Document
B. Plenty of white space
The community college system in the FAM (Florida Alabama Mississippi) with the largest enrollment
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College