College and Career Readiness [1]

What is an example of ‘starting at the bottom’?

• A. Go to the basement of an establishment and walk upstairs.

• Cleaning elementary school restrooms if you’re interested in being a teacher.

• Taking a job as the CEO of a corporation out of high school.

What should you consider when looking at potential summer jobs?

• How much of a tan you will have when school starts.

• Whether your friends will also be able to work with you.

• Whether that job will help you develop a key strength or weakness.

It’s important to job shadow for what length of time?

• One day

• An extended period of time

• At least an hour

When do informal assessments often occur?

• When you are prepared and mentally ready for them.

• When you don’t even realize they’re happening.

• In the morning, right after breakfast.

Formal interviews help you to do what?

• Show your challenging personality as you arrogantly scrutinize your potential employer.

• To ask and answer questions, so you can learn and grow.

• Develop your ability to question individuals about their poorly developed belief systems.

What is a career fair?

• Representatives from many different jobs meet in one location and answer questions.

• It involves carnival rides, cotton candy, and games of chance.

• A gathering of carnival workers in a large location.

Why is work experience at any level in your future industry invaluable?

• You will gather information to blackmail your future colleagues.

• You will know the address, fax number, and extensions of future colleagues.

• You will develop skills that can lead to a better job.

Which one of the following is involved in a formal interview?

• It is a very stringent process, steeped in tradition.

• You will be asked to attend sporting events with your potential boss.

• Asking questions, having a conversation with someone in your field of interest

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Why let pride get in the way? What is the benefit of taking an entry-level job?

• You might not be able to get your foot in the door of the industry in which you’re interested. So take an entry-level position.

• Pride is too important to give away.

• You should never accept a job that you think is beneath you!

Which one of the following activities would fit in career day activities?

• A prediction of future weather patterns and a political discussion.

• You might ask your parents to come in to speak to your employees about your own childhood.

• "Take your child to work day." Where your children can learn about your career.