Career Planning Basics

Those taking career tests will receive the most accurate results if they take _________ tests. 

• Expensive
• Online
• Several
• Entertaining

Which type of degrees do community and junior colleges award? 

• Four-year bachelor's degrees
• Two-year associate degrees
• One-year certification degrees
• Four-year professional degrees

Universities tend to be smaller than colleges. 

• True
• False

Which of the following is used to apply for federal grants, on-campus jobs and student loans?

• Numerous forms depending on the city and state 
• The Financial Aid Award Form 
• Numerous forms depending on your college 
• The Free Application for Federal Student Aid 

Positions in the hidden job market are filling through _________. 

• Contests or competitions
• Random assignments
• Recommendations or referrals
• First come, first serve methodology

You should wear a trendy perfume or cologne to a job interview to make a good impression. 

• True
• False

A portfolio refers to a collection of work samples. 

• True
• False

How long should a cover letter be? 

• One paragraph
• Three or four paragraphs
• One page
• Two pages

What is the most important step in writing and preparing a résumé? 

• Choosing the right paper
• Delivering the resume
• Listing as many jobs as possible
• Double-checking for errors

The first five minutes of an interview will set the whole tone for the interview. 

• True
• False