JAG Final Review

Distinguish which of the following would be the best way to help select a type of career you would enjoy

• Take a career interest inventory.

• Discuss career options with your family or a mentor.

• Review job applications from a variety of companies.

• Research on-line job opportunities.

To select a career that is right for you, you should:

• Be aware of various career options open to you.

• Research the one career you are most interested in. If you can find a job doing what you like, it will not feel like work.

• Potential income should be the main focus of inquire.

• Choose a career that matches your aptitudes and abilities, not your interests

Many people make career decisions based on the earning potential of certain careers. What statement

demonstrates the most accurate view on income?

• Most college graduates are wealthy.

• People who earn lots of money are well respected.

• The greater a person’s income, the happier he or she will be.

• A person who earns more money tends to spend more.

Determine which career pathway would include an accounting assistant, office manager, investment broker and

word processor.

• Health science technology

• Human development, management, and service

• Art, communications, and media

• Business and marketing

When you prepare your resume you should:

• Limit your resume to one or two pages.

• Tell a potential employer all about yourself, including your strengths and weaknesses.

• Describe your past job experiences.

• Seek help from a family member or close friend who will have an objective view of your job skills.

You have been looking for a job on the internet for two weeks with no success. Choose the plan that would give

you the best opportunity to find a job.

• Stop looking for a while since there is nothing currently available.

• Change the type of job you are looking for and be more flexible.

• Check with the personnel offices at local companies or talk to an employment agency.

• Understand that job hunting has its ups and downs and continue to look on the internet until something becomes

  available.

Explain the purpose of a letter of application.

• A letter of application is used to request a job application.

• A letter of application is a substitute for a resume.

• A letter of application is used to establish contact with an employer.

• A letter of application lets your boss know how well you are doing on the job.

You call a company to inquire about a job you saw posted on their website. Construct a good opening comment.

• “This is Kitty Smith. Do you have any job opening?”

• “Hello, I’m Kitty Smith and I’m calling about the position posted on your website.”

• “I’m Kitty Smith, and I think I would be perfect for your company.”

• “May I speak to the person in charge of hiring?”

Recommend an important task you should accomplish before going to a job interview.

• Find a friend to take with you.

• Research the organization and the job.

• Purchase a uniform for work to show your enthusiasm.

• Quit your current job so you will be available for work immediately.

Determine the types of clothing that are generally MOST appropriate for women in business and office related

work environments:

• Suits or dresses

• Slacks or short skirts

• Jeans or khaki pants

• Casual pants or split skirts