Career/Job Review

True or False: A cover letter is a letter you compose and send with your resume to explain more details about your previous experience or what makes you well suited for a particular job opportunity

• True

• False

What information do employers require on a job application?

• Salary requirements

• Credit history

• Education background

• Family references

Which would be the best choice to list as a personal reference? (hint: choose 2 correct answers)

• Your brother or sisiter

• A former employer

• Your ex-girlfriend or boyfriend

• Your high school basketball coach

The goal of a resume is to...(hint: choose 2 correct answers)

• Attract potential employers

• Get the employer to call you for an interview

• Negotiate your employment

• Enroll you in a professional network

What information is important to list in a resume? (hint: choose 3 correct answers)

• Your previous employment experience & responsibilities

• Rationale for why you quit a previous job

• A highlight of your education experience

• Your contact information

Which is true of an effective resume? (hint: choose 2 correct answers)

• Include many details; the longer the resume, the better

• Keep the design of your resume simple

• Use the same resume template for every job you apply for

• Use "power words" in your resume

True or False: What you post on social media has no impact on whether you will get a job.

• True

• False

Which is not an effective way to use social media to find and land a job?

• 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

What is LinkedIn?

• A site to find honest reviews of an employer or business

• A professional networking site

• A site that offers professional money management advice

• A site for finding a college linked to your career choice

When an employee is given compensation for employment including a salary, wage, or stipend and/or other benefits such as health insurance, company stock, etc.

• volunteering

• internship

• paid work

• unpaid work