Career

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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

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College grads have higher lifetime earnings on average than HS grads

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Why would you ask for an informational interview?

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To learn more about a career or industry

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What is the difference between soft skills and hard skills?

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

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Soft skills are a valuable skill set to have. All of the following are soft skills EXCEPT... Speaking multiple languages, Creativity, Responsibility, Critical thinking

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Speaking multiple languages

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

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Use job search filters and create alerts

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What should you do when attending a career fair?

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Write a follow-up email to each recruiter.

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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

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

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What is the purpose of using LinkedIn?

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To build a professional network and find jobs

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A resume should include all of the following, EXCEPT

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Rationale for why you quit a previous job

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Which is true of an effective resume?

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It uses key words and has a simple design.