Everfi 5: Starting Your Career

What research will help you prepare before you apply for a job?

• Informational interviews on the position and background research on the company.

• Research on the subjects you need to study.

• Interviewing friends and family to know if the position is a good fit for you.

• Researching the salary for that job.

What is NOT an example of professional networking?

• Asking for an introduction to someone you want to meet.

• Setting up your computer network in your home or office.

• Joining a professional organization.

• Conducting an informational interview.

Before going to a job interview, which of these will NOT help you prepare?

• Review your public profiles on social media accounts.

• Plan what you will wear and how you will look.

• Practice in the mirror to watch your body language.

• Clean out your email box.

How should resumes and cover letters be written to help you obtain a job that meets your career goals?

• They should list your hobbies.

• They should include why you left your previous job.

• They should list your accomplishments and how your skills meet the needs of the job.

• They should list any teachers who will give you a good reference.

Which is NOT an effective way to do research about the job you want?

• Asking your friends about the company or job.

• Talking to a guidance counselor.

• Online research about the company or the job.

• Talking to someone currently in that job or company.

How can a professional association help you reach your career goals?

• Joining a professional association is how you become a professional.

• Membership can give you discounts on various products and books.

• Professional associations allow you to travel to many conferences and offer side trips where you might want to go for vacation.

• Professional associations will host networking events and connect you to people in the careers and industries you are interested in.

Why is paying attention to how you present yourself in an interview important and helpful in securing a job?

• Talking about the choices you made getting dressed is a great way to start a conversation in an interview.

• It allows the interviewer to focus on you and your skills.

• It allows you to dress in similar ways as the interviewer and gives you something to talk about.

• It focuses your energy on yourself and that is what you should focus on during an interview.

A resume and cover letter help secure interviews. What can help secure a job offer?

• A text to show gratitude that you were given an interview.

• A posting on social media about how great the interview went.

• A thank you letter after the interview.

• A written summary of the interview.

How can body language, tone of voice and eye contact improve your ability to secure a job during an interview?

• These strategies actually don't communicate much, so don't worry about putting them into practice.

• They help interviewers pay attention only to the words you use so you can communicate clearly.

• They can communicate a positive energy which can mean more interest and enthusiasm for the job.

• They allow you to say less which is always good in an interview.

When attending a networking event, what should you focus on first before asking for connections or advice?

• Building relationships with people first

• Find out where the good food is.

• Telling people your life story and your accomplishments.

• Asking whether people work in the job that you want first.