Career Exploration & Goal Setting
Resume & Cover Letter
Interviewing
Networking & Job Search
February Holiday Trivia
100

Name an example of a long term goal.

Whatever you want :)

100

How long should a professional resume be?

One page

100

Name one tip for conducting a video call interview.

  • Use a private, comfortable space free of distractions
  • Pay attention to your background and lighting
  • Speak clearly and slowly
  • Keep your notes and resume nearby
  • Dress appropriately
100

A brief introduction that "sells" who you are as a professional is called:

Elevator Pitch
100

What TV sitcom coined the phrase "Galentine's Day"?

Parks and Recreation

200

What does "SMART" stand for in SMART Goal? Define at least 2 letters.

S - Specific

M - Measurable

A - Ambitious/Achievable

R - Realistic

T - Timebound

200

True or false: It is only acceptable to list paid jobs in your experience section on a resume.

FALSE

200

You should send a ____________ to the interviewer as soon as possible after interviewing.

Thank you note/email

200

Name one website you can use to search for or research jobs.

  • Indeed
  • LinkedIn
  • Glassdoor
  • Company websites
  • Anything else you know of!
200

In honor of Valentine's Day, name a Greek or Roman god of love.

Eros or Aphrodite (Greek)


Cupid or Venus (Roman)
300

What government website can give you good information about a profession's tasks, salary, educational requirements, and outlook?

O*NET Online

300

Your resume and cover letter should be ________ to each job posting/description you apply for.

TAILORED

300

True or false: If an interviewer asks "What is an area of growth for you?" you should mention an issue you have that is directly related to the job you're applying for.

FALSE

300

A meeting to learn about a person's career path or industry is called:

Informational Interview

300

In honor of Black History Month, name a civil rights leader or activist who is not MLK.

Medgar Evers, Rosa Parks, Malcolm X, Barbara Jordan, John Lewis, Coretta Scott King, Stokely Carmichael, Harry Belafonte, Fredrick Douglass, Ruby Bridges, W.E.B. DuBois, Thurgood Marshall, ETC!!!

400

Name one work value that might influence your career choices.

Recognition, Achievement, Relationships, Support, Independence, Working Conditions

400

You should explain where you heard about the position and why you are interested in which paragraph of your cover letter?

FIRST

400

What does the A in STAR Method (used for answering behavioral interview questions) stand for?

ACTION

400

Name and describe one of the "three bones" of networking.

Jawbone, Wishbone, Backbone

400

In honor of Mardi Gras, what does Mardi Gras literally mean in French?

FAT TUESDAY

500

Why is it important to define your short, medium, and long term goals?

Any answer will work!

500

What does "APR" stand for as it relates to writing accomplishment statements on your resume?

Action, Problem/Project, Result

500

Answer the question, "Tell me about yourself."

Up to you!

500

Name one way to expand your professional network.

  • Meet people through who you already know
  • Attend networking, community, and volunteering events
  • Join organizations
  • LinkedIn
  • Anything else you can think of!
500

In honor of Groundhog's Day, what day is Groundhog's Day?

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