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Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Approximately how many jobs will the average person have during their lifetime?
2
5
11
18
What information do employers require on a job application?
Salary requirements
Credit history
Education background
Family references
Which would be the best choice to list as a personal reference?
Your brother or sisiter
A former employer
Your ex-girlfriend or boyfriend
Your high school basketball coach
The goal of a resume is to
Attract potential employers
Get the employer to call you for an interview
Negotiate your employment
Enroll you in a professional network
Which is true of an effective resume?
Include many details; the longer the resume, the better
Keep the design of your resume simple
Use the same resume template for every job you apply for
Use "power words" in your resume
What information is important to list in a resume?
Your previous employment experience & responsibilities
Rationale for why you quit a previous job
A highlight of your education experience
Your contact information
True or False: What you post on social media has no impact on whether you will get a job.
True
False
Which is not an effective way to use social media to find and land a job?
Network with other people in your industry
Keep your posts and information professional
Follow companies and organizations in your desired field
Criticize your current job to help network & find a new one
Ways to build your professional network include:
Have an "elevator pitch" ready, you may need it
Stay off all types of social media
Attend conferences or events related to your field
Connect & communicate with local professionals
What is LinkedIn?
A site to find honest reviews of an employer or business
A professional networking site
A site that offers professional money management advice
A site for finding a college linked to your career choice
How are your resume and cover letter related?
Both should be handwritten detailed documents
Your cover letter highlights qualifications from your resume
A cover letter includes entire work history, resume does not
Both include your signature to signify they're legitimate
Your cover letter should be one page in length and include
How to contact you for an interview
Highlighted qualifications from your resume
Your high school and college GPA, no matter what they are
Benefits you hope to get with this job
When should you follow-up with recruiters you meet at a job fair?
Within 24 hours
Within 3-4 days
Within 1 week
There is not a need to follow-up
Which question would be appropriate to ask during a job interview?
Can you describe the requirements of this position?
Do you think you are going to hire me?
What will my salary be?
How many vacation and sick days am I allowed?
Kenny just left his job interview. Which demonstrates a characteristic of a positive interview?
Kenny brought his mom to the interview for support
Kenny wanted to dress his best and wore a tuxedo
Kenny brought samples of his previous work experience
Kenny did little research on the company & it was evident
Soft skills are a valuable skill set to have. Which is NOT an example of a soft skill?
Speaking multiple languages
Creativity
Responsibility
Critical thinking
Which is NOT a factor to consider when choosing a University course and career?
Future job growth
Your passions and goals
Anticipated salary and benefits
Your friend's expectations
reading the newspaper
Cooperating, sharing ideas, and working with a group are examples of which type of transferable skill?
Adaptability
Organization and Planning
Teamwork
Problem Solving
