8.0 Career Unit 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
• Since this is a virtual interview, professional dress is not necessary

Soft skills can be best described as...

• Skills that allow a person to work effectively with others
• Skills that are unimportant to employers

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

• Be sure to ask about things like vacation
• 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
• Exploring your interests

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

Which statement is TRUE about the job posting shown here?

• Whoever is hired can expect to make $110,000 per year
• AutoNation will provide this employee with multiple types of insurance in their benefits package

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

• College graduates have higher average lifetime earnings than high school graduates
• After paying tuition, students will have a partial ownership stake in a valuable university

What is the STAR method?

• A way of finding a job online
• A framework for effectively responding to common interview questions

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

Which is a hard skill?

• Coding
• Adaptability