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Career Exploration
Finding a Job
Resumes and Cover Letters
The Interview
Starting a New Job
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Soft skills can be best described as...

Skills that allow a person to work effectively with others

100


Your friend, Nabila, has a virtual interview tomorrow and is extremely nervous. Nabila should do all of the following things to prepare for her virtual interview EXCEPT…

  1. Test all of her technology including internet connection and audio
  2. Dress as comfortably as possible; since this is a virtual interview, professional dress is not necessary
  3. Ensure she has a clutter-free background
  4. Maintain positive body language during her interview such as good posture and eye contact with the camera
100

Lilly is working on her first resume and has no previous work experience. What can she do to boost her resume?

  1. Emphasize her education and highlight her strong GPA
  2. Create fictional positions she held in the past
  3. Leave out volunteer experience since it's not paid work
  4. Include a lengthy paragraph at the top of her resume explaining why she has no previous work experience
100

Grayson has a job interview tomorrow. Which of the following would be the BEST advice to give him?

  1. Avoid asking questions during the interview since it will show that he may not know something about the company
  2. Be sure to ask about things like vacation and sick leave since he will want to know how many days he can take off
  3. Plan to arrive at least 60 minutes early for the interview
  4. Conduct research on the company ahead of time to understand how his values and beliefs align with the company’s mission
100

Which of the following activities is recommended to expand your professional network?


  1. Attending conferences related to your field
  2. Setting SMART goals
  3. Asking a past manager to be a mentor
  4. Exploring your interests
200

In the United States, why is it often considered a good financial decision to go to college, even though a college degree is expensive?

College graduates have higher average lifetime earnings than high school graduates

200

Which statement is TRUE about the job posting shown here?


  1. The job is for an accounting specialist to work at Indeed
  2. Whoever is hired can expect to make $110,000 per year
  3. This scheduled hours are Monday-Friday with some weekends
  4. AutoNation will provide this employee with multiple types of insurance in their benefits package
200

Which of the following is TRUE about a cover letter?


  1. A cover letter presents the same information that is on your resume
  2. A cover letter highlights your strengths and interest in a position
  3. A cover letter is typically 2-3 pages in length
  4. A cover letter can be used to apply to multiple different jobs
200

During an interview, if you've had a bad experience at a previous job, what should you do rather than speak negatively about that organization?

Speak about what you learned in that role

200

Avery is a recent college graduate with a degree in marketing. She wants to expand her professional network. All of the following strategies would help her expand her network, EXCEPT…

  1. Attend a conference
  2. Complete a self-assessment
  3. Set up informational interviews
  4. Join a professional association
300

All of the following are hard skills EXCEPT...

  1. Coding
  2. Accounting
  3. Carpentry
  4. Adaptability
300

In which scenario would you be MOST likely to use pre-prepared conversation starters?


  1. Uploading a recording of yourself to a job board
  2. Introducing yourself to a hiring manager at a career fair
  3. Sending a follow-up email to someone you've formally interviewed with
  4. When writing your resume and cover letter


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What is the purpose of a resume?


To highlight your work experience and qualifications

300

What is the STAR method?


A framework for effectively responding to common interview questions

300

Which of the following is a TRUE statement regarding employee benefits?


  1. All employers offer the same employee benefits, so there is no need to review benefits when you are offered a job
  2. Employee benefits always cost you extra money, so it is important to choose only a select few when accepting a job position
  3. It is possible for a job with a lower salary to have a better total compensation package when employee benefits are included
  4. Jobs offering a higher salary always offer better employee benefits
400

Neil decided not to go to college. After he graduated from high school, he started working as a real estate agent. This career decision has all of the following advantages, EXCEPT…

  1. He started earning money sooner
  2. He gained work experience and skills
  3. He expanded his range of possible job opportunities
  4. He learned about an industry
400

Which of the following is the best strategy when using an online job board?


  1. Submit your resume to every job posting, even when you're not really interested in the job
  2. Set up a profile, set filters on which types of jobs you're looking for, and sign up for alerts
  3. Limit your activity on job boards to once or twice a month so you don't get overwhelmed
  4. Search for specific job titles you desire or specific companies you'd like to work for, but not both
400

In the first paragraph of a cover letter, you should do all of the following, EXCEPT…


  1. Show interest in the company
  2. Identify the position to which you are applying
  3. State how you learned about the job opening
  4. Explain why you left your previous job
400

Why should you personalize each thank you note you send after an interview?


To make a lasting impression on each interviewer

400

What is the purpose of a 401(k) plan?


To save for retirement

500

 Which of the following statements about careers is generally TRUE?


  1. Your first job determines the rest of your career path
  2. Hard skills are more important than soft skills to employers
  3. The same skill set can be applied in different jobs
  4. College is the only way to learn hard skills


500

A best practice when networking on LinkedIn is...


Create a snappy headline to get the attention of potential employers

500

You're applying to jobs in the United States. How should you format your resume?


Keep it simple and easy to read, with clear headings and bullet points

500

How should you handle your social media as it’s connected to your job search?


Assume that your interviewers are monitoring your social media and post about relevant topics to your industry

500

Which of the following scenarios best describes the 401(k) matching benefit?


  1. Esme’s employer will contribute money to her 401(k) based on how much she contributes
  2. Esme’s employer guarantees a fixed rate of return on her 401(k) investments
  3. Esme’s employer offers a low-interest personal loan using her 401(k) as collateral
  4. Esme’s employer will split her paycheck evenly between her checking account and her 401(k)