Prepare for Success

1) Your friend, John, is taking a different Economics course than you. His course is an accelerated course but he does not receive college credit for taking it. His course is likely a...

• Honors Course

• A.P. Course

• I.B. Course

• Dual Enrollment Course

2) How is a student's GPA typically calculated?

• It is the median score of all of the grades you have received in school
• It is an average of all of the grades you have received in school
• It is an average of a students grades with a heavier weight on your 12th grade or final year
• No one knows how GPA is calculated; it is very complex

3) Your high school transcript will include each of these items EXCEPT...

• The name of your school
• Your GPA calculated with all of the courses you’ve taken so far
• A list of your test and quiz grades in each course
• The courses you’ve taken and when you took them

4) Which document outlines your courses and grades throughout all of high school?

• Resume
• Report Card
• Transcript
• Letter of Recommendation

5) What is the purpose of a resume?

• An official record of your GPA, courses taken, number of credits earned, and academic honors
• To highlight your skills, experiences, and accomplishments to an employer with the goal of getting a new job.
• To demonstrate your qualifications and request an increase in income for a job you already have
• A listing of the current projects, tasks, and goals at your current place of employment

6) Bronson does not have any previous work experience. What do you recommend he include on his resume instead?

• Create a list of jobs he plans to apply for
• Extracurricular activities and/or achievements
• Simply type "No previous work experience" directly on the resume
• His parent's work history since he still lives with them

7) Each of these actions is recommended during a job interview except...

• Plan to arrive early
• Be honest
• Bring copies of your resume
• Turn your cell phone ringer volume low so it only interrupts a little bit if it rings during the interview

8) What is an elevator pitch?

• A concise introduction that lets the other person know who you are, what you’re interested in, and how they can support you
• A written document that states your personal and professional goals
• A formal, professional greeting in which you list your education and previous work experience
• A short slogan or tagline that best describes your work ethic and professional goals

9) It is important to highlight both hard and soft skills on a job resume. Which characteristic best describes a soft skill?

• A characteristic or skill specific to your job
• A skill learned through formal education
• A skill that is harder to measure but can be used in every job
• A skill that is measurable and easy to demonstrate

10) Renee is developing her resume for a job she wants to apply for and asks you for suggestions. What is the best piece of advice you can offer her?

• Use action words to clearly communicate your skills and experience
• Add a lot of detail and make your resume as long as possible
• Always hand-write your resume so it is more personal
• There is no need for a resume, just request a direct interview instead