Illinois
Riddles
Career
100
Who is the guy in the picture?
Grainger Bob
100
What did the triangle say to the circle?
You’re pointless.
100
This short summary introduces who you are professionally, often used in networking.
What is an elevator pitch?
200
How many colleges are in the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign? Ex: College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
10
200
What do you call a bear with no teeth?
A gummy Bear.
200
The ability to stay focused, meet deadlines, and prioritize tasks.
What is time management in the work environment?
300
What year was the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign founded?
1867
300
There is a clothing store in Bartlesville. The owner has devised his own method of pricing items. A vest costs $20, socks cost $25, a tie costs $15 and a blouse costs $30. Using the method, how much would a pair of underwear cost?
$45. The pricing method consists of charging $5 for each letter required to spell the item.
300
This skill involves communicating effectively with your boss to make their job easier and align priorities.
What is managing up?
400
What was the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's original name?
Illinois Industrial University
400
I have only two words but thousands of letters. What am I?
The post office.
400
Name 3 resources that The Career Center offers for students
Career coaching appointment, resume/cover letter/ LinkedIn review, mock interviews, personal statements, etc
500
Which famous Illinois alumnus co-founded PayPal?
Max Levchin
500
I have keys but no locks. I have space but no room. You can enter, but you can’t go outside. What am I?
A computer keyboard.
500
This framework used in job analysis breaks down the requirements of a role into four components: what someone knows, what they can do, their capabilities, and other personal attributes relevant to performance. This is found in the job description.
What are KSAOs?