Which of the following is TRUE about a cover letter? A cover letter presents the same information that is on your resume, A cover letter highlights your strengths and interest in a position, A cover letter is typically 2-3 pages in length, A cover letter can be used to apply to multiple different jobs

A cover letter highlights your strengths and interest in a position

During an interview, if you've had a bad experience at a previous job, what should you do rather than speak negatively about that organization?

Speak about what you learned in that role.

In which scenario would you be MOST likely to use pre-prepared conversation starters? Options: Uploading a recording of yourself to a job board, Introducing yourself to a hiring manager at a career fair, Sending a follow-up email to someone you've formally interviewed with, When writing your resume and cover letter

Introducing yourself to a hiring manager at a career fair

Highlight your most relevant skills and experience

What is the STAR method?

A framework for effectively responding to common interview questions.

In general, what is an advantage of going to college, compared to starting full-time work directly after high school?

Have access to higher paying jobs

Neil decided not to go to college. After he graduated from high school, he started working as a real estate agent. This career decision has all of the following advantages, EXCEPT…

He expanded his range of possible job opportunities

Which of the following is the best strategy when using an online job board? Options: Submit your resume to every job posting, even when you're not really interested in the job, Set up a profile, set filters on which types of jobs you're looking for, and sign up for alerts, Limit your activity on job boards to once or twice a month so you don't get overwhelmed, Search for specific job titles you desire or specific companies you'd like to work for, but not both

Set up a profile, set filters on which types of jobs you're looking for, and sign up for alerts

In the first paragraph of a cover letter, you should do all of the following, EXCEPT… Show interest in the company, Identify the position to which you are applying, State how you learned about the job opening, Explain why you left your previous job

Explain why you left your previous job

When gathering information about an industry, pay attention to the occupation's "outlook" and whether it is a growth industry. What does this mean?

An industry that is growing and adding jobs, which means it may be easier to get work.

Which of the following statements about careers is generally TRUE? Your first job determines the rest of your career path, Hard skills are more important than soft skills to employers, The same skill set can be applied in different jobs, College is the only way to learn hard skills

The same skill set can be applied in different jobs

A best practice when networking on LinkedIn is...

Create a snappy headline to get the attention of potential employers

How should you format your resume?

Keep it simple and easy to read, with clear headings and bullet points.

Why should you personalize each thank you note you send after an interview?

To make a lasting impression on each interviewer

How should you handle your social media as it’s connected to your job search?

Assume that your interviewers are monitoring your social media and post about relevant topics to your industry.

The top of Greg’s resume is shown below. He could improve his resume in all of the following ways, EXCEPT…

Format his experience section as a paragraph instead of bullet points

What is one way a cover letter differs from a resume?

It highlights your personal story and interest in the position.

Which best defines the relationship between short and long term goals?

Short term goals are smaller steps that can help accomplish a long term goal.

Prioritization is an example of a skill that helps you reach long term goals because...

it focuses on the most important tasks first, which leads to accomplishing long term goals.

Which of these is NOT an important thing to consider when choosing a path after high school? Options: Figuring out what you want., Researching your options in different schools or training opportunities., Determining if a school or academy offers programs you are interested in.

Determining if your path matches most of your peers.

Which of the following is true about a college education? College is the only way to get a stable, high paying job, College grads have higher lifetime earnings on average than HS grads, College grads have a higher rate of unemployment, More education is related to lower unemployment

College grads have higher lifetime earnings on average than HS grads

Why would you ask for an informational interview?

To learn more about a career or industry

What is the difference between soft skills and hard skills?

Hard skills are easily measurable; soft skills are "people skills".

What is best practice when using job boards to find a new job?

Use job search filters and create alerts

What should you do when attending a career fair? Options: Give a 5-minute personal pitch so recruiters remember you, Bring gifts to give to recruiters, Write a follow-up email to each recruiter, Drop off your resume at each table; recruiters don't have time to talk

Write a follow-up email to each recruiter

All of the following are effective ways to use social media to find and land a job, EXCEPT... Network with other people in your industry, Keep your posts and information professional, Follow companies and organizations in your desired field, Criticize your current job to help network & find a new one

Criticize your current job to help network & find a new one

What is the purpose of using LinkedIn?

To build a professional network and find jobs

A resume should include all of the following, EXCEPT: Rationale for why you quit a previous job, Your previous employment experience & responsibilities, A highlight of your education experience, Your contact information

Rationale for why you quit a previous job

Which is true of an effective resume?

It uses key words and has a simple design.

How are your resume and cover letter related?

Your cover letter highlights your personality and interest in the position, your resume is work history only

Your cover letter should be one page in length and include...

Descriptions of your strongest qualifications for the job

Which question would be appropriate to ask during a job interview? Options: Can you describe the requirements of this position?, Do you think you are going to hire me?, What will my salary be?, How many vacation and sick days am I allowed?

Can you describe the requirements of this position?

Each of these is a good way to prepare for an interview EXCEPT... Research the company, Research common responsibilities and average salary of the role, Plan questions to ask

Memorize scripted answers to common interview questions

Direct deposit is beneficial because you can automatically split money into multiple accounts.

You can automatically split money into multiple accounts.

When asking for a raise, you should...

Prepare evidence of your contributions to the company

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Soft skills can be best described as...

Back

Skills that allow a person to work effectively with others

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Your friend, Nabila, has a virtual interview tomorrow and is extremely nervous. Nabila should do all of the following things to prepare for her virtual interview EXCEPT…

Back

Dress as comfortably as possible; since this is a virtual interview, professional dress is not necessary

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What can Lilly do to boost her resume since she has no previous work experience? Options: Emphasize her education and highlight her strong GPA, Create fictional positions she held in the past, Leave out volunteer experience since it's not paid work, Include a lengthy paragraph at the top of her resume explaining why she has no previous work experience

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Emphasize her education and highlight her strong GPA

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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Grayson has a job interview tomorrow. Which of the following would be the BEST advice to give him? 1. Avoid asking questions during the interview since it will show that he may not know something about the company. 2. Be sure to ask about things like vacation and sick leave since he will want to know how many days he can take off. 3. Plan to arrive at least 60 minutes early for the interview. 4. Conduct research on the company ahead of time to understand how his values and beliefs align with the company’s mission.

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Conduct research on the company ahead of time to understand how his values and beliefs align with the company’s mission.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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Which of the following activities is recommended to expand your professional network? Attending conferences related to your field, Setting SMART goals, Asking a past manager to be a mentor, Exploring your interests

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Attending conferences related to your field

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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If a college degree is expensive, why is it often considered a good financial decision to go to college?

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College graduates have higher average lifetime earnings than high school graduates.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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Which statement is TRUE about the job posting shown here? Options: The job is for an accounting specialist to work at Indeed, Whoever is hired can expect to make $110,000 per year, This scheduled hours are Monday-Friday with some weekends, AutoNation will provide this employee with multiple types of insurance in their benefits package

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AutoNation will provide this employee with multiple types of insurance in their benefits package

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