Career Unit Final Exam Review

Which of the following is TRUE about completing a job application? (Choose ALL that apply)

• You should print or type (except for your signature) and check your spelling/grammar

• Black ink is best used, if you have to a traditional blue pen will due, but not bright or unusual colors.

• Be specific In which job you are applying for avoid saying "ANY".

• You must answers all questions truthfully even if it reflects on you negatively, such as a listing job you were fired from.

Answer explanation

If an applications asks for a list of your last three jobs you MUST legally list the last three jobs you had even if you were fired from one.

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

• High school graduates are more likely to be employed compared with dropouts

• The more education you have the greater your salary is likely to be

• On average, high school dropouts earn more money than graduates and have good health care

• Dropouts are more likely to commit a crime and be depressed

Which of the following is a resource for finding a career? (Choose ALL That Apply)

• Interviewing someone who works in the career field you desire.

• Completing career interest surveys.

• Online sites such as CareerZone and Occupational Outlook Handbook.

• What you see in a movie or TV show.

• Your high school or college counselor or advisor.

NOT hiring and promoting, not giving equal opportunities to, or treating someone different in the workplace based on which of the following would be considered DISCRIMINATION (Choose ALL that Apply).

• Gender

• Religion

• Work Experience

• Race

• Age

Skills or work habits that are difficult to measure, but useful in many different work environments.

• Soft Skills

• Hard Skills

• Aptitudes

• Work Experience

This is created by employers/companies and request specific information so they are able to easily and fairly compare one applicant to another.

• Job Application

• Resume

• Career Related Social Media Profiles

• School Transcript

Money given to you from the government, a college or some other organization to help pay for college that does NOT need to be paid back, reducing the student/family responsibility to pay. Examples include grants and scholarships.

• Net Cost

• Gift Aid

• Sticker Price

• Family/Student Contributions

Which of the following is an appropriate choice for a job reference? (Choose ALL that Apply)

• Past employers

• Your teacher

• Your uncle

• Your coach

• Your neighbor who hired you to pet sit

WORKING CONDISTIONS include which of the following. (Choose ALL that APPLY)

• Where You Work and What It Like There

• Type of Hours Worked

• Level of Stress Related to the Job

• How Much You are Paid

• The Education or Training Required

At a COMMUNITY COLLEGE you can earn a

​ (a)   ​ .

• certificate or associate degree
• bachelor's degree
• master's degree
• doctoral degree