Unit 7- Career Review

Your friend, Nabila, has a virtual interview tomorrow and is extremely nervous. Nabila should do all of the following things to prepare for her virtual interview EXCEPT…

• Test all of her technology including internet connection and audio
• Dress as comfortably as possible; since this is a virtual interview, professional dress is not necessary
• Ensure she has a clutter-free background
• Maintain positive body language during her interview such as good posture and eye contact with the camera

Lilly is working on her first resume and has no previous work experience. What can she do to boost her resume?

• Emphasize her education and highlight her strong GPA
• Create fictional positions she held in the past
• Leave out volunteer experience since it's not paid work
• Include a lengthy paragraph at the top of her resume explaining why she has no previous work experience

Grayson has a job interview tomorrow. Which of the following would be the BEST advice to give him?

• Avoid asking questions during the interview since it will show that he may not know something about the company
• Be sure to ask about things like vacation and sick leave since he will want to know how many days he can take off
• Plan to arrive at least 60 minutes early for the interview
• Conduct research on the company ahead of time to understand how his values and beliefs align with the company’s mission

In the United States, why is it often considered a good financial decision to go to college, even though a college degree is expensive?

• College graduates always hold higher-paying jobs than high school graduates
• College graduates have higher average lifetime earnings than high school graduates
• Most people don’t graduate with student debt
• After paying tuition, students will have a partial ownership stake in a valuable university

Which of the following is TRUE about a cover letter?

• A cover letter presents the same information that is on your resume
• A cover letter highlights your strengths and interest in a position
• A cover letter is typically 2-3 pages in length
• A cover letter can be used to apply to multiple different jobs

During an interview, if you've had a bad experience at a previous job, what should you do rather than speak negatively about that organization?

• Speak about what you learned in that role
• Avoid discussing your previous job altogether
• Make up a positive story about your previous job
• Speak negatively about your coworkers, but not your boss

In which scenario would you be MOST likely to use pre-prepared conversation starters?

• Uploading a recording of yourself to a job board
• Introducing yourself to a hiring manager at a career fair
• Sending a follow-up email to someone you've formally interviewed with
• When writing your resume and cover letter

What is the purpose of a resume?

• To list all of your interests
• To highlight your work experience and qualifications
• To provide a list of references
• To show off your social media profiles

What is the STAR method?

• A method for calming nerves before an interview
• A framework for effectively responding to common interview questions
• A technique for making small talk with interviewers
• A way of finding a job online

Neil decided not to go to college. After he graduated from high school, he started working as a real estate agent. This career decision has all of the following advantages, EXCEPT…

• He started earning money sooner
• He gained work experience and skills
• He expanded his range of possible job opportunities
• He learned about an industry