Career Basics
What is a resume?
A document summarizing your education, work experience, and skills.
What major studies human behavior and the mind?
Psychology
True or False: It’s important to dress professionally for an interview.
True
This person teaches students in a classroom.
What does “9 to 5” usually refer to?
Standard office working hours
What’s the difference between a full-time and part-time job?
Full-time is usually 35–40+ hours/week; part-time is fewer hours.
Most common undergraduate major for students planning to attend law school?
Political Science
What’s a good question to ask an interviewer at the end of an interview?
“What does a typical day look like in this role?” (or similar)
This person flies airplanes and ensures passengers get to their destination safely.
Pilot
What is an internship?
A temporary work experience, often for students or recent grads
What online platform is most commonly used for professional networking?
Which major typically leads to becoming a CPA(Certified Public Accountant)?
Accounting
What is the STAR method used for?
Answering behavioral interview questions (Situation, Task, Action, Result)
This professional fixes your teeth and checks your oral health.
Dentist
What does PTO stand for?
Paid Time Off
What does the acronym “STEM” stand for?
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
What’s an interdisciplinary major?
A major combining courses from two or more fields of study.
Difference between a phone screen and an in-person interview?
Phone screens are initial, brief interviews; in-person interviews are more detailed and face-to-face.
This person creates software, apps, or websites.
Software Developer / Programmer
Difference between a salaried employee and an hourly employee?
Salaried employees receive a fixed salary; hourly employees are paid per hour worked.
What’s the difference between a CV (curriculum vitae) and a résumé?
A CV is longer, detailed, often academic; a résumé is shorter and job-focused.
Which field combines biology, chemistry, and engineering to design products like medicines?
Biomedical Engineering
One thing you should always do after an interview?
Send a thank-you note/email
This job involves investigating crimes and catching criminals.
Detective / Police Officer
What is networking, and why is it important?
Building professional relationships to share advice, opportunities, and career growth