RESUMES
WHAT SHOULD YOU DO?
SOFT SKILLS
ELEVATOR PITCH
OPTIONS AFTER GRADUATION
100
Where do you put your contact information when preparing your resume?
What is:
At the top of the page.
Don't forget! You should include your name, street address, telephone number and email address!
100
If your car breaks down and it's possible that you might be late for work, you should: A) Do nothing but wait for the tow truck and hope you can make it to work on time. B) Call your supervisor immediately and let her know what is happening. C) Wait until the start of your shift and then call your boss. Stay home and don't call work.
What is:
B) Call your supervisor immediately and let her know what is happening.
100
The ability to change or adjust to different conditions or circumstances is called....
What is:
Being Flexible or Adaptable
100
An elevator pitch can also be called a .....
What is:
30-Second Commercial
100
This is a college degree that takes about two years to complete.
What is:
An Associates Degree
200
What do you call the statement near the top of a resume that says what kind of work you're looking for?
What is:
Summary Statement OR
Objective
200
When dressing for an interview, it is a good idea to: A) Wear plenty of cologne so you smell nice. B) Put on your favorite pair of jeans so that you are comfortable. C) Wear your favorite glittery clothing. D) Dress in a conservative, professional outfit similar to what you would wear to a church service.
What is:
D) Dress in a conservative, professional outfit similar to what you would wear to a church service.
200
The process of organizing and planning how to divide your time between different activities is called...
What is:
Time Management
200
TRUE or FALSE.
Your "elevator pitch" should last at least 5 minutes.
What is:
False!
It should be a quick statement that gives basic information about who you are, why the person you are talking to is important to your plan, a question you'd like to have answered, and after they reply, a polite "thank you".
200
This is where someone goes to learn a specific trade or skill.
What is:
A trade or technical school
300
What do you call the letter or email of introduction in which you include you resume?
What is:
Cover Letter
300
If you don’t fully understand how to do something your supervisor tells you to do, you must: A) Complain to a coworker that your boss doesn’t give good directions. B) Try to do the task anyway and hope you get it right. C) Call your mom and ask her what she thinks you should do. D) Ask your supervisor to please explain how to do it one more time.
What is:
D) Ask your supervisor to please explain how to do it one more time.
300
___________ _____________ is when you observe a person and infer meaning from wordless cues such as appearance, body movements, facial expressions, posture, eye contact, hand movements, tone of voice, gestures, and touch.
What is:
Non-verbal Communication
300
An elevator pitch is: A) When you throw a ball straight up and catch it when it comes back down. B) A good way to quickly introduce yourself to someone in a professional setting. C) When you see how great you can sing in an elevator. D) When you stand around shyly and wait for the elevator ride to be over.
What is:
B) A good way to quickly introduce yourself to someone in a professional setting.
300
This is a college degree that takes about four years to complete.
What is:
A Bachelor's Degree
400
How long does an average employer take to review your resume?
What is:
Less than 30 seconds!
400
If you don’t know what you want to do for a career, you should: A) Think about your favorite hobbies and see if one of them could potentially become a job. B) Take an online interest inventory. C) Talk to different industry professionals about what they like and don’t like about their jobs. D) Go to your local workforce center or vocational rehab office and ask them for career guidance. E) All of the above.
What is:
E) All of the above.
400
Doing a job to the best of your ability; willing to work as hard or as much as you need to get the job done are qualities of someone with good ________ __________.
What is:
Work Ethic
400
True or False:
All elevator pitches have their "ups and downs".
What is: False!
You should highlight a few of your best traits and skills when presenting your elevator pitch!
400
Serving your country while obtaining valuable skills and / or further education can be done by joining ...
What is:
Military Service (Army, Air Force, Marines, Navy, Coast Guard, National Guard, ROTC (Reserve Officer Training Corp), CAP (Civil Air Patrol)
500
Besides your actual job experience, what other types of experience can you include on your resume to show future employers that you could be a good fit for the job?
What is:
Volunteering, Household Chores, Extra-Curricular Activities, Sports or other groups that you've been a part of.
500
You are working at a fast food restaurant and your friends from school come in. They want you to give them free food. Should you: A) Give them 1 thing for free that they can share. B) Give them what they want - the company makes a lot of money anyway. C) Politely tell them that you can't do that because it's not ethical and you could lose your job. D) Scream at them that they are trying to get you fired and run off into the back room.
What is:
C) Politely tell them that you can't do that because it's not ethical and you could lose your job.
500
Combined actions of a group of people; people cooperating and using their individual skills to work together for a common goal is called ....
What is:
Team Work
500
True or False:
You should practice giving your elevator speech to others so that you are prepared when you happen upon the opportunity.
What is:
True! You never know when you'll run into someone who will be important to your future career!
500
True or False:
You'll never make money if you go into a trade (plumbing, HVAC, welding, etc.)
What is: False!
