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Worksheet time: 1hrs 23mins
What is the ideal length of a resume?
One page
Two pages
Put everything you've ever done on there.
Which of these are example of positive body language?
Smiling
Eye contact
Crossed arms
What is a "personal brand statement"?
A statement giving facts about your life.
A statement giving a past work history.
A statement detailing your personality and what you offer an employer.
Why is it important to appear confident in an interview?
If you're not confident in your abilities, why should an employer be?
Confidence can come off as arrogance, which is bad.
What is the best definition time management?
Being on time.
Deciding how to best use the time available to you.
Not leaving early and not missing many days.
How many copies of your resume should you have with you going into an interview?
One.
At least two.
None. They already have a copy.
What are "transferable" skills?
Skills that can carry over to any profession.
Skills that are specific to a profession.
What does "WHI" stand for?
Who Hit It
Who Has it
What, How, Importance
Which of these may be a positive way to say, "I get bored quickly."?
"I enjoy fast-paced, task-oriented environments."
"If I can't move quickly, I'll lose interest."
"If I'm not challenged, I'm not interested."
Why is it important to include certain key word and phrases in your resume?
So you appear interested.
Software sorts resumes by finding keywords and phrases.
It looks good.
(U3C9L2:F1) What is another name for a file that contains an organized collection of your work based on your personality, goals, and aspirations?
career card
resume
Career Development Portfolio
application
(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?
networking
interviewing
planning
accepting employment
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?
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.
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.
You should prepare a chronological resume, and you should prepare a portfolio.
You should prepare a creative functional resume, and you should put a copy of it in your portfolio.
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?
Chronological
Functional
Combination
Creative Functional
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?
I worked for BT Industries for four years.
My duties included stripping, sanding, and refinishing wood furniture.
I created exquisite home furnishings from old, broken furniture.
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.
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.
TRUE
FALSE
A short account of one's career, or resume, is typically used by an applicant for an employment position.
Agree with Definition
Disagree with Definition
When you meet people and make contacts where you exchange information or services among individuals, groups, or institutions, you are networking.
Agree with definition
Disagree with definition
A portfolio is used to highlight your past experiences in a short written format.
Agree with definition
Disagree with definition
An employment application is a form used to make a request for time off or leave.
Agree with definition
Disagree with definition
An interview is a formal face-to-face meeting, especially one conducted for the assessment of an applicant.
Agree with definition
Disagree with definition
- loss of wages
-profits go down
-sent home for the day
-written warning
A thing a person enjoys doing or thinking about:
hobby
interest
cats
pastime
A person's outlook on life, usually positive or negative:
aptitude
aptidude
attitude
altitude
The natural ability or potential for learning new skills:
aptitude
aptidude
attitude
altitude
A skill that has been developed:
career
ability
job
learning style
Recognition and regard for oneself and one's abilities:
self concept
self esteem
confidence
selfie
Natural method or way one thinks or learns:
thinking style
skill
aptitude
learning style
Typical way of life:
Gucci
lifestyle
values
memes
The combination of attitude, values, interests, and behaviors that identify a person:
self actualization
lifestyle
personality
way of life
Consideration, especially for others:
respect
courtesy
manners
Aretha Franklin
The way in which a person views his or her self-worth:
self concept
self esteem
confidence
selfie
The surroundings and conditions (like temperature, equipment, personal computers, etc.) of your workplace:
work
job place
work environment
working conditions
The ability to perform a certain activity well:
talent
confidence
esteem
skill
The environment of the workplace (like hours, etc.):
nature
place of work
working conditions
working skills
Personal standards by which one lives:
values
standards
self concept
morality
What is first level Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs is:
Physiological
Safety
Belonging
Esteem
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:
right-brained
left-brained
Which of the following questions should be answered in a
COVER LETTER?
(Select 2 answers)
What are your favorite foods?
Who are you?
Why are you interested in this position?
What are your weaknesses?
What is the purpose of a RESUME?
To explain why you want the job
To make an agreement between you and your company
To summarize your education, accomplishments, and experience
All of the following should be used to determine if a career is a good fit for you EXCEPT
Your personal interests
Your strengths
Whether or not your friends want the same one
Your personality type
What is the one thing that is MOST IMPORTANT in job interview?
Attitude
Work Experience
Communication Skills
Which of the following could a potential employer ask during an interview?
(SELECT 2)
Tell me a little bit about yourself.
How old are you?
Tell me what you had for breakfast.
Tell me about a difficult situation and how you dealt with it.
Which of the following questions could you ask during a job interview?
(SELECT 2)
When can I take off for vacation?
How would you describe a typical workday?
When can I expect to hear from you?
How late can I be to work without getting fired?
Select all of the NONVERBAL interview behaviors below.
(Hint: There are 3).
Dress appropriately
Give a firm handshake
Maintain eye contact
Thank the interviewer
Select all of the VERBAL interview behaviors below.
(Hint: There are 3)
Greet interviewer by name
Answer questions completely and briefly
Thank the interviewer
Maintain good posture
What is the definition of SALARY?
money paid on a daily or weekly basis
a fixed regular payment, often expressed in an annual (yearly) amount
What is the definition of WAGES?
money paid on a daily or weekly basis
a fixed regular payment, often expressed in an annual (yearly) amount
A person or institution that hires people is an _______________.
mentor
internship
contract
employer
A temporary position, usually during a summer or semester, that provides work experience is called an ______________.
benefits
internship
contract
background check
A meeting between you and your potential employer to show why you would make a good employee is called an __________.
contract
interview
internship
mentor
Payment for work in a form other than money, such as vacation time and health insurance, is called _____________.
background check
mentor
references
benefits
An experienced worker you can go to for advice is a ___________.
intern
contract
mentor
best friend
An agreement between you and your company is a _____________.
background check
contract
internship
reference
People who will tell a potential employer about your strengths and experience are ___________.
references
contracts
interviews
benefits
A ______________________ is used by employers to make sure you are telling the truth on your resume.
benefit
contract
internship
background check
Which of the following is an example of a professional email address?
iloveteaching@fms.edu
lisa_moore@gmail.com
lisalisa27@aol.com
brooklynsinthehouse@hotmail.com
All of the following are examples of appropriate workplace attire EXCEPT:
uniform provided by employer
sweater
ripped jeans
suit
Select the 3 statements that are examples of proper workplace telephone etiquette.
waiting until your lunch break to make a personal call
answering the phone before it rings more than three times
leaving someone on hold for a long period of time
identifying yourself and the company
arguing with a caller
My resume should have what kind of experience?
every single job
Just one
Most recent experience
Most recent relevant experience
Which one of these should you include in your resume?
specific address
YouTube channel
references
Blood type
T/F you should always spell check and proofread your resume?
True
False
Which of these should be included in your resume?
Education
Basic information
Work experience
All of the above
Relatives and Parents can be listed in your references?
Duhh!!!
Why Not!?!
No
Is a Resume a living document?
Yes
No
What does the acronym "S.M.A.R.T." in SMART goals stand for?
Successful, Meditate, Align, Remember, Target
Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Timely
Sordid, Mediocre, Alright, Regret, Tense
Why is it important to organize your records before beginning your job search?
It will help you be prepared to quickly provide any documentation required.
It will help you better decide what you want to do.
It's just a good idea to be prepared.
What is the ideal length of a resume?
However long it needs to be
Two pages
One page
Is "punctuality" a skill or characteristic?
A characteristic
A skill
Both
Which of the following are "best practices" ?
Critical Thinking
Positive Visualization
Setting goals
Carol wants to improve her time in the 1600 meter run by the start of track season. Which part of the SMART criteria is missing from this goal?
S - Specific
M - Measurable
A - Attainable
R - Relevant
T - Time-bound
What do you need before you can define long-term goals?
A vision
Short-term goals
A self-assessment
An Action plan
What is an Action Plan?
An exercise program to increase your strength
The result of a self-assessment
A list of specific steps needed to be done to reach a goal
A list of goals that need to be reached to obtain a vision
Sarah's parents gave her a goal to clean the bathroom twice a month until the end of the year. Which part of the SMART criteria is missing from this goal?
S - Specific
M - Measurable
A - Attainable
R - Relevant
T - Time-bound
Marcus wants to complete his science fair project by the end of this semester. Is this a short-term or long-term goal for Marcus?
Short-term goal
Long-term goal
Michelle works in an appliance store. She has a goal to sell a combination of six refrigerators, stoves or
dishwashers so she can earn a bonus. She has done this before. Which part of the SMART criteria is missing
from this goal?
S - Specific
M - Measurable
A - Attainable
R - Relevant
T - Time-bound
Stacy is in her first year of high school. She wants to be starting on the varsity basketball team by her third year in high school. Is this a short-term or long-term goal for Stacy?
Short-term goal
Long-term goal
--The practical use of scientific knowledge (ideas, methods, tools, and materials) to get things done.
Technology
job specific skills
transferable skills
interest inventory
--A checklist that points to one’s strongest interests.
aptitude
interests
economic values
Interest inventory
--The ideas a person lives by and the beliefs that are important to that person.
interests
work values
Values
aptitude
--The things about work that are important to a person.
Work values
values
economic values
job specific skills
--Values that reflect the importance of money to a person’s happiness.
Economic values
values
work values
skills
Intellect and creativity are under which developmental process?
Biological process
Cognitive process
Spiritual process
Socio-emotional process
Learning a language and critical thinking are under which developmental process?
Biological process
Cognitive process
Spiritual process
Socio-emotional process
Changes in one's sleep-wake cycle and metabolism are under which developmental process?
Biological process
Cognitive process
Spiritual process
Socio-emotional process
Which are the related terms to a Resume?
Weather Report
Bank Statement
Career Objective
CV
Select What goes into a Resume?
Address
Favourite Colour
Qualifications
List of Friends
The First thing on the page is (a) (Name/DateOfBirth/Weight)
Who can help us to develop professionally for better careers?
Teachers
Parents
Friends
Bollywood Actors
GD is known as (a)
What career you want for your self after doing the studies?
Using Quizizz makes it an interesting class
YES
NO
Not Sure
Soft Skills are also called as
People Skills
Technical Skills
Hard SKills
Speaking Skills
Hard Skills + Soft Skills = Career Growth
No
Yes
Soft Skills have more to do with who we are than what we know.
Marcel M. robles
William Proust
Ratan Tata
William Langland
Negotiation Skills are important
Yes
No
May be
Do employers look for Soft Skills
Yes
No
I don't know
Full from of SMART
In which we get certificates
Hard Skills
Soft Skills
Soft Skills are common for all sectors
Yes
no
May be
Critical thinking means first to observe then analyze and then (a)
What information do employers require on a job application?
Salary requirements
Credit history
Education background
Family references
The goal of a resume is to...(hint: choose 2 correct answers)
Attract potential employers
Get the employer to call you for an interview
Negotiate your employment
Enroll you in a professional network
What information is important to list in a resume? (hint: choose 3 correct answers)
Your previous employment experience & responsibilities
Rationale for why you quit a previous job
A highlight of your education experience
Your contact information
Which is true of an effective resume? (hint: choose 2 correct answers)
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
True or False: What you post on social media has no impact on whether you will get a job.
True
False
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...(hint: choose 2 correct answers)
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
