Actual ENGR 1001 Content
Prof Kelly Trivia
Philadelphia Trivia
Holiday Trivia
Potpourri
200

A profile that showcases not only your experiences and work history, but also is useful for networking and exploring personal growth opportunities and career changes

What is LinkedIn?

200

This is where Max is currently pursuing his Master's Degree

What is Penn?

200

This museum in Philadelphia features the famous "Rocky Steps"

What is the Philadelphia Museum of Art (PMA)?

200

How the Grinch Stole Christmas is a live-action film from 2000 starring this man as the Grinch

Who is Jim Carrey?
200

This athlete holds the record for the most Olympic gold medals

Who is Michael Phelps?

400

When sending a professional email, this is one of the most important components. It is often the first thing that the recipient sees

What is the Subject Line?

400

This is what Max is currently studying in his Master's Program

What is a MEd in Higher Education?

400

This is the name of the historic building where the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution were debated and adopted

What is Independence Hall?

400

This Jewish food, fried in oil, is commonly eaten during Hanukkah

What are latkes?

400

This element is the most abundant in the Earth's atmosphere

What is nitrogen?

600

This three word phrase is used by Max all the time when talking about your skills on your resume

What is "Show, Don't Tell?"

600

This is the mascot for Max's favorite college football team (and conveniently his alma mater?)

Who are the Penn State Nittany Lions?

600

This river runs along the western edge of Philadelphia and is famous for Boathouse Row

What is the Schuylkill River?

600

This red-and-white plant is associated with Christmas and has a name meaning “flower of the Holy Night”

What is the poinsettia?

600

This is the smallest country in the world by area

What is Vatican City?

800

These are two websites through which you are able to explore pathways and career fields in engineering. You may also find salaries, top companies, notable engineers, etc. 

What are ONET and Career Cornerstone?

800

This band (with their most successful album peaking in the early 1970s) is the band most often played by Max in class

Who is Pink Floyd?

800

This annual celebration in Philadelphia is famous for its elaborate costumes, string bands, and recently Jason Kelce

What is the Mummers Parade?

800

These three colors are candles in a traditional Kwanzaa kinara

What are black, red, and green?

800

This rock band famously performed on a rooftop in London in 1969, the final public appearance together of the band's career

Who are The Beatles?

1000

By tailoring your resume to a specific role you are applying for, you can avoid being automatically disqualified by these tools

What are Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)?

1000

Max's Instagram profile picture is this famous Dr. Seuss character that he is often told people that he reminds them of

Who is the Cat in the Hat?

1000

This attraction in South Philadelphia is a decades-long tradition where an entire block is illuminated in colorful holiday lights 

What is the Miracle on South 13th Street?

1000

In Japan, this fast-food chain has become a popular choice for Christmas dinner

What is KFC?

1000

This Korean movie won Best Picture at the 2020 Academy Awards

What is Parasite?