Fall Exam for Cooperative Education

A career

• is exactly the same thing as a job
• is the kind of work a person does throughout life to earn a living
• only refers to higher paying jobs

As you choose a career goal, think about

• your abilities, interests, personality, and values
• your abilities, interests, wants, and needs
• your values, income, goals, and jobs

What is a resume?

• a place to call when looking for a job
• a sheet of paper listing your experience and education
• a book of advice about finding a job

What's the difference between a state employment agency and a private employment agency?

• A state employment agency finds you a job, and a private agency does not
• If a private employment agency finds you a job, you must pay them; a state employment agency's services are free
• State employment agency has job counselors; private agencies do not have counselors

Why does a private employment agency ask you to pay a fee?

• This is how they get paid
• They have to pay for your salary
• You don't have to pay private employment agencies fees.

What department or person would you ask for if you called a company to ask if they were hiring?

• the president
• the personnel office
• the public relations office

Which of the following websites will give you information about available jobs?

• www.usajobs.gov
• www.indeed.com
• all of the above

What is networking?

• emailing your resume to a prospective employer
• letting people know that you're looking for a job
• hooking up computers to one another

Which of the following statements about resumes is true?

• It should be easy to read
• It should fit on one page
• Option 1 & Option 2

Choose the sections that a resume should include:

• Education
• Work Experience
• Cover Letter
• Skills
• Future career goals