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Career Development

Total questions: 107

Worksheet time: 1hrs 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the ideal length of a resume?

a)

One page

b)

Two pages

c)

Put everything you've ever done on there.

2.

Which of these are example of positive body language?

a)

Smiling

b)

Eye contact

c)

Crossed arms

3.

What is a "personal brand statement"?

a)

A statement giving facts about your life.

b)

A statement giving a past work history.

c)

A statement detailing your personality and what you offer an employer.

4.

Why is it important to appear confident in an interview?

a)

If you're not confident in your abilities, why should an employer be?

b)

Confidence can come off as arrogance, which is bad.

5.

What is the best definition time management?

a)

Being on time.

b)

Deciding how to best use the time available to you.

c)

Not leaving early and not missing many days.

6.

How many copies of your resume should you have with you going into an interview?

a)

One.

b)

At least two.

c)

None. They already have a copy.

7.

What are "transferable" skills?

a)

Skills that can carry over to any profession.

b)

Skills that are specific to a profession.

8.

What does "WHI" stand for?

a)

Who Hit It

b)

Who Has it

c)

What, How, Importance

9.

Which of these may be a positive way to say, "I get bored quickly."?

a)

"I enjoy fast-paced, task-oriented environments."

b)

"If I can't move quickly, I'll lose interest."

c)

"If I'm not challenged, I'm not interested."

10.

Why is it important to include certain key word and phrases in your resume?

a)

So you appear interested.

b)

Software sorts resumes by finding keywords and phrases.

c)

It looks good.

11.

A thing a person enjoys doing or thinking about:

a)

hobby

b)

interest

c)

cats

d)

pastime

12.

A person's outlook on life, usually positive or negative:

a)

aptitude

b)

aptidude

c)

attitude

d)

altitude

13.

The natural ability or potential for learning new skills:

a)

aptitude

b)

aptidude

c)

attitude

d)

altitude

14.

A skill that has been developed:

a)

career

b)

ability

c)

job

d)

learning style

15.

Recognition and regard for oneself and one's abilities:

a)

self concept

b)

self esteem

c)

confidence

d)

selfie

16.

Natural method or way one thinks or learns:

a)

thinking style

b)

skill

c)

aptitude

d)

learning style

17.

Typical way of life:

a)

Gucci

b)

lifestyle

c)

values

d)

memes

18.

The combination of attitude, values, interests, and behaviors that identify a person:

a)

self actualization

b)

lifestyle

c)

personality

d)

way of life

19.

Consideration, especially for others:

a)

respect

b)

courtesy

c)

manners

d)

Aretha Franklin

20.

The way in which a person views his or her self-worth:

a)

self concept

b)

self esteem

c)

confidence

d)

selfie

21.

The surroundings and conditions (like temperature, equipment, personal computers, etc.) of your workplace:

a)

work

b)

job place

c)

work environment

d)

working conditions

22.

The ability to perform a certain activity well:

a)

talent

b)

confidence

c)

esteem

d)

skill

23.

The environment of the workplace (like hours, etc.):

a)

nature

b)

place of work

c)

working conditions

d)

working skills

24.

Personal standards by which one lives:

a)

values

b)

standards

c)

self concept

d)

morality

25.

What is first level Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs is:

a)

Physiological

b)

Safety

c)

Belonging

d)

Esteem

26.

According to the left brain vs. right brain belief, everyone has one side of their brain that is dominant and determines their personality, thoughts, and behavior. Which side is said to be more analytical & logical:

a)

right-brained

b)

left-brained

27.

In Career development,providing assistance programs for academic learning is a part of

a)

INDIVIDUAL ROLE

b)

MANAGER ROLE

c)

EMPLOYER ROLE

d)

LINE MANAGER

28.

IN CAREER DEVELOPMENT INDIVIDUAL GOAL SETTING IS THE FOCUS OF

(a)  

29.

EXPLORE VARIOUS FACTORS INFLUENCING CAREER DEVELOPMENT

4 lines
30.

THIS AUDIO CLIP IS FROM WHICH MOVIE

a)

PK

b)

3 IDIOTS

c)

BAAZIGAR

d)

JAB WE MET

31.

What is the ideal length of a resume?

a)

One page

b)

Two pages

c)

Put everything you've ever done on there.

32.

SWOT is popular because it is easy to apply

a)

True

b)

False

33.

(U3C9L2:F1) What is another name for a file that contains an organized collection of your work based on your personality, goals, and aspirations?

a)

career card

b)

resume

c)

Career Development Portfolio

d)

application

34.

(U3C9L2:F2) You are ready to begin hunting for jobs, now that you have put together a resume and portfolio. You have a friend who works for a company you would enjoy working for. She puts you in contact with a co-worker in the Human Resources department and you exchange information with the co-worker. What are you doing?

a)

networking

b)

interviewing

c)

planning

d)

accepting employment

35.

You know a housewife who is preparing to return to the workforce. Though she has been a homemaker for 10 years, she is really looking forward to working outside her home again. She asks you what kind of resume she should prepare, and if you think she should prepare a portfolio.

What's the best advice you can give her?

a)

You should prepare a creative functional resume, but you shouldn't build a portfolio because the items you would put in it are over 10 years old.

b)

You should prepare a chronological resume, but you shouldn't build a portfolio because the items you would put in it are over 10 years old.

c)

You should prepare a chronological resume, and you should prepare a portfolio.

d)

You should prepare a creative functional resume, and you should put a copy of it in your portfolio.

36.

While conducting a job search online, you see a job listing that interests you at a company that you have always wanted to work for. The listing details the job duties, pay, and possible benefits, and includes an address for sending resumes. You are qualified for the job and you have experience in most of the duties, but you have had several long breaks between jobs.

What type of resume should you send?

a)

Chronological

b)

Functional

c)

Combination

d)

Creative Functional

37.

You were reviewing your resume, and it seemed pretty boring to you. You wanted to change some of the language to make it sound more exciting, so you researched action words that would help. Of the following sentences, which one should you include in your resume?

a)

I worked for BT Industries for four years.

b)

My duties included stripping, sanding, and refinishing wood furniture.

c)

I created exquisite home furnishings from old, broken furniture.

d)

I stripped, sanded, and refinished wood furniture; I was responsible for reclaiming discarded furniture and returning it to its former beauty; I was responsible for the maintenance and cleanliness of my work station; I performed that job for four years.

38.

A career development portfolio is a document that contains a student's achievement over time and provides an in-depth picture of the student's skills and competencies; a means to reflect on areas for life development, on the value of education, and on future lifestyle and career choices.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

39.

Success is losing fame or prosperity.

a)

Agree with definition

b)

Disagree with definition

40.

A short account of one's career, or resume, is typically used by an applicant for an employment position.

a)

Agree with Definition

b)

Disagree with Definition

41.

When you meet people and make contacts where you exchange information or services among individuals, groups, or institutions, you are networking.

a)

Agree with definition

b)

Disagree with definition

42.

A portfolio is used to highlight your past experiences in a short written format.

a)

Agree with definition

b)

Disagree with definition

43.

An employment application is a form used to make a request for time off or leave.

a)

Agree with definition

b)

Disagree with definition

44.

An interview is a formal face-to-face meeting, especially one conducted for the assessment of an applicant.

a)

Agree with definition

b)

Disagree with definition

45.

Which of the following questions should be answered in a

COVER LETTER?

(Select 2 answers)

a)

What are your favorite foods?

b)

Who are you?

c)

Why are you interested in this position?

d)

What are your weaknesses?

46.

What is the purpose of a RESUME?

a)

To explain why you want the job

b)

To make an agreement between you and your company

c)

To summarize your education, accomplishments, and experience

47.

All of the following should be used to determine if a career is a good fit for you EXCEPT

a)

Your personal interests

b)

Your strengths

c)

Whether or not your friends want the same one

d)

Your personality type

48.

What is the one thing that is MOST IMPORTANT in job interview?

a)

Attitude

b)

Work Experience

c)

Communication Skills

49.

Which of the following could a potential employer ask during an interview?

(SELECT 2)

a)

Tell me a little bit about yourself.

b)

How old are you?

c)

Tell me what you had for breakfast.

d)

Tell me about a difficult situation and how you dealt with it.

50.

Which of the following questions could you ask during a job interview?

(SELECT 2)

a)

When can I take off for vacation?

b)

How would you describe a typical workday?

c)

When can I expect to hear from you?

d)

How late can I be to work without getting fired?

51.

Select all of the NONVERBAL interview behaviors below.

(Hint: There are 3).

a)

Dress appropriately

b)

Give a firm handshake

c)

Maintain eye contact

d)

Thank the interviewer

52.

Select all of the VERBAL interview behaviors below.

(Hint: There are 3)

a)

Greet interviewer by name

b)

Answer questions completely and briefly

c)

Thank the interviewer

d)

Maintain good posture

53.

What is the definition of SALARY?

a)

money paid on a daily or weekly basis

b)

a fixed regular payment, often expressed in an annual (yearly) amount

54.

What is the definition of WAGES?

a)

money paid on a daily or weekly basis

b)

a fixed regular payment, often expressed in an annual (yearly) amount

55.

A person or institution that hires people is an _______________.

a)

mentor

b)

internship

c)

contract

d)

employer

56.

A temporary position, usually during a summer or semester, that provides work experience is called an ______________.

a)

benefits

b)

internship

c)

contract

d)

background check

57.

A meeting between you and your potential employer to show why you would make a good employee is called an __________.

a)

contract

b)

interview

c)

internship

d)

mentor

58.

Payment for work in a form other than money, such as vacation time and health insurance, is called _____________.

a)

background check

b)

mentor

c)

references

d)

benefits

59.

An experienced worker you can go to for advice is a ___________.

a)

intern

b)

contract

c)

mentor

d)

best friend

60.

People who will tell a potential employer about your strengths and experience are ___________.

a)

references

b)

contracts

c)

interviews

d)

benefits

61.

A ______________________ is used by employers to make sure you are telling the truth on your resume.

a)

benefit

b)

contract

c)

internship

d)

background check

62.

Which of the following is an example of a professional email address?

a)

iloveteaching@fms.edu

b)

lisa_moore@gmail.com

c)

lisalisa27@aol.com

d)

brooklynsinthehouse@hotmail.com

63.

All of the following are examples of appropriate workplace attire EXCEPT:

a)

uniform provided by employer

b)

sweater

c)

ripped jeans

d)

suit

64.

Select the 3 statements that are examples of proper workplace telephone etiquette.

a)

waiting until your lunch break to make a personal call

b)

answering the phone before it rings more than three times

c)

leaving someone on hold for a long period of time

d)

identifying yourself and the company

e)

arguing with a caller

65.

In Career development,providing assistance programs for academic learning is a part of

a)

INDIVIDUAL ROLE

b)

MANAGER ROLE

c)

EMPLOYER ROLE

d)

LINE MANAGER

66.

IN CAREER DEVELOPMENT INDIVIDUAL GOAL SETTING IS THE FOCUS OF

(a)  

67.

EXPLORE VARIOUS FACTORS INFLUENCING CAREER DEVELOPMENT

4 lines
68.
What is an internship
a)
talk to someone to gather information
b)
exchange information among individuals
c)
outside agency
d)
skill building and on the job training
69.
Below are ways  a supervisor give constructive criticisms: He may model how the job is done, give feedback to improve job performance &______________, 
a)
be positive
b)
point out details that were missed
c)
be polite
d)
work to slowly
70.
If you are not working efficiently, what are you doing besides working to slowly and taking to many breaks.
a)
working to slowly
b)
taking to many breaks
c)
socializing too much
d)
working slowly
71.
What is an apprenticeship?
a)
working without pay
b)
online classes
c)
learning a craft from one who has mastered it
d)
following someone for a few days on a job
72.
The most important reasons to work is?
a)
help others
b)
wages/pay
c)
how valuable something is
d)
different for each person
73.
What is the impact of poor attendance at work on employers and/or employees
- loss of wages
-profits go down
a)
co-workers have to do more work
b)
savings of money
c)
gossip
74.
Where would you find occupational training for entry level positions?
a)
on the job
b)
employment offices
c)
join a union
d)
after attending post secondary schools
75.
What are possible consequences for coming to work with poor hygiene 
-sent home for the day
-written warning
a)
none of these choices
b)
complaints from customers/co-workers
c)
defer to authority figures
d)
inconsistent work habits
76.
What is an occupation?
a)
a large scale business that provides services
b)
anything that takes up your time
c)
. a set of related skills and experiences 
d)
turning raw material into products people use everyday  
77.
Your lifestyle influence your career pathway.  Name a lifestyle?
a)
laziness
b)
entertainment
c)
. a portfolio
d)
Literacy
78.
Of the choices What are 2 ways to show initiative at work?
a)
start talking like the other workers
b)
Start work as soon as you arrive
c)
revealing clothing
d)
Let supervisor know when you finished you not doing anything else
79.

How are you today ?

a)

Never has been before

b)

Good

c)

Bad

80.

What is meant by STEM ?

a)

School education

b)

University education

c)

systematic /Technology/Engineering/Maths

d)

Science/Technology/Engineering/Maths

81.

Employability Skills framework defines ?

a)

Applied Knowledge/Effective Relationships/Workplace Skills

b)

Strenghts,Weekness,Opportunities,Threats

c)

Employer and employee responsibilities

d)

How to build a good resume

82.

Career and Job means the same

a)

Yes

b)

No

83.

Emotional Intellegence is listed as top 5 soft skills in 2020

a)

No

b)

Yes

84.

Business analysys is not listed among top skills listed in 2020

a)

True

b)

False

85.

Third Element of SWOT is ?

a)

Overtime

b)

Organize

c)

Opportunity

d)

Strength

86.

The data used in SWOT analysys may be based on assumptions that subsequently proved to be unfounded

a)

True

b)

False

87.

Is not discussed under SMART objective setting ?

a)

Specific

b)

System Change

c)

Time bound

d)

Relevant

88.

Which is not a job search engine ?

a)

LinkedIn

b)

CareerBuilder

c)

seek.com.au

d)

Grab

89.

What is true about LinkedIn

a)

It is like your Instagram account

b)

Put your favourite selfie

c)

It is your online professional brand

d)

be casual always

90.

Balance is the magic formula in achieving life satisfaction

a)

True

b)

False

91.
Writing code for smartphone apps, updating code in a system for another company, or creating automated test code are all related jobs of a (an)...
a)
career
b)
jobs
c)
occupation
d)
work life
92.
A job is...
a)
basically an occupation
b)
simply a job
c)
mainly work for pay
d)
the same as work for free
93.
Jessie has been working as a technician, only to find himself advancing in the same area to accumulate work experience in a group of related jobs...basically he is functioning in the area of....
a)
nothing but a job
b)
a career
c)
an occupation
d)
simply jobs related
94.
A career is the exact same as an occupation...
a)
True
b)
False
95.
There are 4 major steps to the "Career Planning Process," but which one is 1st?
a)
Review, update, implement
b)
Goals
c)
Exploration
d)
Self-Assessment
96.
Punctual is mostly related to 
a)
A little late
b)
Early
c)
On time
d)
Absence
97.
Knows and follows policies, rules, and regulations
a)
Easy
b)
Complicated
c)
Strict
d)
Discipline
98.
Demonstrates understanding of workplace policies and ethics
a)
Knowledgeable
b)
Response to supervision
c)
Quality of work
d)
Attendance
99.
Demonstrates understanding of workplace policies and ethics
a)
Knowledgeable
b)
Response to supervision
c)
Quality of work
d)
Attendance
100.
Starts a task with a lot of effort and very little supervision
a)
Initiative
b)
Supervision
c)
No supervision
d)
Work ethic
101.
Identify and evaluate issues in the workplace as well as resolve
a)
Solves problems
b)
Ask for assistance
c)
Implement work quality
d)
Become more knowledgeable
102.

There are _____ Skills of Communcation.

a)

7

b)

6

c)

4

d)

3

103.

Skills of Communication are basically the ________________ skills.

a)

intangible

b)

basic

c)

literary

d)

reading

104.

The main types of communication are ____________

a)

verbal, nonverbal, written

b)

nonverbal, reading, speaking

c)

written, reading, speaking

d)

verbal, written, speaking

105.

Communication is also broken down into levels...these are different from types and skills. Of the following, which is considered a Level of Communication?

a)

Reading

b)

Writing

c)

Nonverbal

d)

Informational

106.

Of the choices below, which is another level of communication?

a)

Written

b)

Verbal

c)

Reading

d)

Personal

107.

If I am looking for acceptance from someone or a group, which level of communication is this?

a)

Speaking

b)

Emotional

c)

Superficial

d)

Relational