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Forty or more hours a week is considered:
A. Part-Time
B. Full-Time
C. Half-Time
D. Over-Time
B. Full-Time
A formal document that presents a person's knowledge, skills, and abilities to potential employers.
What is a resume?
All of these things are UNACCEPTABLE at an interview EXCEPT:
A. Wear heavy make-up
B. Wear overpowering perfume or cologne
C. Wear neutral colors
D. Chew gum
C. Wear neutral colors
A skill resume is organized around your strengths and is a good choice if you have ____________.
A. Keywords to describe your experience
B. Extensive work experience
C. Limited work experience
D. Continuous work experience
C. Limited work experience
True or False: Self-care is selfish.
False
Jessica works as a customer service assistant for a manufacturing company. She spends most of her time helping customers and answering calls from her home office. What kind of job does she have?
A. Part-time
B. Working remote
C. Flex-time
D. Over-time
B. Working remote
How long should a standard resume be?
No longer than one page
The MAIN purpose of the interview is to:
A. Get a job offer
B. Discuss your interests
C. Learn more about the job position and company
C. Learn more about the job position and company
Skills and abilities that are relevant and helpful across different areas of life: socially, professionally and at school
What are transferable skills?
What percent of working adults report difficulty balancing work and family?
A. 70%
B. 60%
C. 75%
D. 50%
B. 60%
Which of the following is the BEST option for a job reference?
A. Your parents
B. Your friends
C. Anyone that knows you
D. Your last boss
D. Your last boss
Which of the following statements about resumes is FALSE?
A. The dates on your resume should be listed in reverse chronological order.
B. Your resume should be continually updated.
C. You should always include an objective.
D. You should always use action verbs when listing items on your resume.
C. You should always include an objective.
This should be done within 24 hours after an interview.
Send a thank you note/email
Soft skills are the personal qualities that help employees really thrive in the workplace. Hard skills refer to the job-related knowledge and abilities that employees need to perform their job duties effectively. Give an example of both.
Soft Skill Examples: Open-mindedness, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Teamwork, Organization
Hard Skill Examples: Management Skills, Technical Skills, Analytical Skills, Computer Skills, Marketing Skills
Give three examples of a healthy work-life balance
Examples: Exercising, Spending time with families, prioritizing time, keeping a schedule/planner, Taking a break/vacation
This technique is consistently rated as the most productive way to find work.
What is networking?
A letter of introduction attached to or accompanying another document such as a résumé or a curriculum vitae.
What is a cover letter?
What should you spend at least 20 minutes doing before you go to an interview?
Researching the company
This skill is used when we need to change our plans or adjust our schedules when the unexpected interrupts them.
What is Flexibility/Adaptability?
True or False: Work-life balance means spending 50% of your time at work and 50% of your time at home
True
Name 3 resources you can use to job search
Examples: Online Sites (LinkedIn, Glassdor, Indeed, Company Career Pages, etc.) the MSU Career Center, Career Fairs, Family & Friends, Everyone
True or False: Many companies electronically scan your resume for the right qualities before it is seen by a person, so your resume must contain the right keywords so it will pass the scan.
True
Give two examples of topics that you should avoid talking about during an interview
Examples: Talking negatively about past employers, Religion, Salary, Personal Issues, Politics
Give three examples of good body language.
Examples: Sit up/Good Posture, Strong Handshake, Direct eye contact, Occasional Nodding
True or False: 67% of people said their work-life balance improved when they started working remotely.
True