UNIT 8: CAREER AND WORK EXPERIENCE

Why is getting feedback from others important in a self-assessment ?

•  It helps you find new job postings

  
  

• It provides insight into your character and strengths

  
  

• It lets you create a better cover letter

•  It identifies your salary expectations

  
  

What is the purpose of researching job boards during career planning ?

• To create a professional portfolio

  
  

• To identify current opportunities and required qualifications

  
  

• To write a generic resume

  
  

• To practice interview skills

Complete the sentence:

Opportunities in the 'hidden job market' are found by_____________

• Dropping your application off with an HR department

• Uploading your resume to a job search application on mobile devices.

• 1. Getting a job offer from someone you know

• Public job search websites

What is the primary benefit of conducting informational interviews ?

• To secure a job offer

• To practice your interviewing skills

• To impress potential employers

• To gain insights into the industry and potential career paths

What does understanding organizational culture primarily involve ?

• Looking at the company's profits and overall financial performance

• Learning about the mission, vision, and behavior patterns within the company

•  Identifying the educational background of the leadership team

• Understanding the technology tools used by the company

How can you demonstrate your values to an organization during your job ?

• By completing assigned tasks quickly without offering suggestions
  

• B. By waiting for specific instructions before taking any action

• By focusing solely on your own department's needs and objectives

• By proactively identifying areas for improvement and offering solutions

Which of the following is a way to excel in your role at work ?

• Only focus on your tasks and avoid collaborating with other departments

• Work independently and resist seeking feedback or guidance from others

• Volunteer for meetings, cross-departmental projects, and shadow senior employees

• Wait for specific tasks to be assigned, and never take action without direct instructions

  
  

What is a key aspect of conflict resolution in the workplace?

• Pretending the issue doesn’t exist and hoping it goes away on its own

• Completely avoiding any interaction with the person you're in conflict with

• Focusing on proving that your perspective is the correct one, no matter the cost

• Responding constructively and focusing on solutions rather than blame