Personal Finance: Unit VII Career

What should you NOT do in a virtual interview?

• Test technology in advance

• Dress in comfortable and casual clothes

• Make sure the background is appropriate and free of distrations

• Use good body language

What should you focus on if your resume has no work experience?

• Emphasis education and skills

• Create fake job experience

• Leave off unpaid volunteer work

• Provide an explanation in the resume why there is no work experience

What advice would you give to your friend for their first job interview?

• Never ask any questions during the interview

• Ask about benefits such as vacation

• Always arrive at least 1 hour early

• Research the company in advance

Why is it a good idea to go to college or post-secondary education/skills training?

• To obtain higher paying job

• To obtain higher lifetime earnings

• Most people never have any college debt

Which is true about a cover letter?

• Needs to be 2-3 pages long

• Highlights strengths and interest in the job

• Can be used to apply for many different jobs

• Cover Letter and resume should be exactly the same

During an interview, if you've had a bad experience at a previous job, you should speak about what you learned in that role.

• True

• False

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

• Uploading a video of yourself on a job board

• introducing yourself to at a career fair

• In a follow up email after an interview

• Included in your resume

What is the purpose of a resume is to provide a list of references.

• True

• False

What is the STAR method?

• A way to calm down before an interview

• A guide to answering interview questions

• To help with small talk

• A way to find a job

What is the advantage of started your job/career after high school and not getting additional education?

• Earns money sooner

• Gains work experience

• More job opportunities

• Learns about industry and the compnay