Career Unit Test

Soft skills can be best described as...

• Skills that are easy to demonstrate and measure
• Skills that allow a person to work effectively with others
• Skills that apply only to a specific position
• Skills that are unimportant to employers

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

Which of the following activities is recommended to expand your professional network?

• Attending conferences related to your field
• Setting SMART goals
• Asking a past manager to be a mentor
• Exploring your interests

If a college degree is expensive, why is it often considered a good financial decision to go to college?

• 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

Avery is a recent college graduate with a degree in marketing. She wants to expand her professional network. All of the following strategies would help her expand her network, EXCEPT…

• Attend a conference
• Complete a self-assessment
• Set up informational interviews
• Join a professional association

All of the following are hard skills EXCEPT...

• Coding

• Accounting

• Carpentry

• Accountability