JAG-K 2019-2020 POST-Test

What tool might a school counselor use to help a student figure out the type of job that he/she might enjoy?

• Career interest inventory

• IQ test

• Job application

• Job databank search

When applying for a specific job, an important job factor to consider is:

• If you are allowed to check personal e-mail during breaks.

• The type of clothes you will need to wear.

• How much education is required for the job.

• The location of restaurants in relation to the workplace.

Margaret wants to earn a lot of money in her career. It would help her to understand that:

• Money will help her find personal happiness.

• Usually the higher her level of education, the more money she will make.

• She will need to marry a wealthy man.

• Most people do not actually earn a lot of money until they are in their 50s.

Which of the following statements about career pathways is true?

• A career pathway choice can help you select school courses.

• A career pathway choice is a permanent commitment.

• Some career pathways are better than others.

• In some pathways, all careers require a college degree.

Talia likes children, does very well in school, and plans to go to college. She has several hobbies and values her free time. What career goal would be a good choice for Talia:

• Social Worker

• Restaurant Owner

• Doctor

• Teacher

Barry thinks he wants to be a third grade teacher and arranges a job shadow experience. What should he do the day after job shadowing in a third grade classroom:

• Make up his mind about a career

• Apply to a college with an Elementary Education major

• Send a handwritten thank you note to the teacher

• Call the school secretary and arrange for another visit

Which of the following statements about a resume is true?

• You should limit your resume to one or two pages.

• A good resume tells an employer all about you, including your strengths and

  weaknesses.

• Employers often make hiring decisions based on a resume.

• Employers typically spend a long time reading a resume in the initial screening.

Cory has been looking for a job on the Internet for two weeks and so far has not been successful. As a result, he is becoming very frustrated. What advice should you give to

Cory?

• Stop looking since there is nothing currently available.

• Check with the personnel office at a company or an employment agency.

• Change the type of job he is looking for and be more flexible.

• Understand that job hunting has its ups and downs, and continue to look on the Internet until something becomes available.

When sending a letter of application to an employer, one should include which of the

following?

• A Resume

• A photo

• Your salary history

• A copy of your driver's license

When calling to schedule an interview, pay careful attention to being polite and:

• Speaking loudly

• Allowing the person on the other end to do all the talking

• Insistent

• Enthusiastic