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Careers

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 49mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Skills that indicate a person's ability to work with others
a)
Hard Skills
b)
Technical skills
c)
Soft skills
d)
Occupational skills
2.
What is the best definition of a "Career"?
a)
A bunch of jobs a person had
b)
A list of education and skills
c)
A person's path through learning, work & other experiences.
d)
A summary of work experiences
3.
Taking a quiz to discover skills & interests will help identify career options.
a)
true
b)
false
4.
A letter of introduction to express interest in a position is also called a/an:
a)
Resume'
b)
Cover Letter
c)
Fax Letter
d)
Front Letter
5.
This will not make a good impression:
a)
firm handshake
b)
good eye contact
c)
bad posture
d)
smiling
6.
Talents are:
a)
expertise acquired through learning
b)
abilities you are born with
7.
When you graduate high school you receive a:
a)
certificate of achievement
b)
degree
c)
diploma
d)
none of these answers
8.
Identify 2 things you should do when ending an interview:
a)
Thank them & high five them
b)
Get their digits & say peace I'm outta here
c)
Ask them questions & tell them you're in a relationship
d)
Thank them for the interview a & ask for their business card
9.
A summary of a person's education, skills, and work experience is called a/an:
a)
essay
b)
resume'
c)
journal
d)
list
10.

At the beginning and end of your interview you should do what?

a)

Shake the interviewer's hand

b)

Check the time

c)

Chew Gum

d)

Sing to the interviewer

11.
All of the following are great ideas for interviews EXCEPT
a)
talking as much as possible. 
b)
researching the company ahead of time. 
c)
arriving on time. 
d)
following up with a thank you. 
12.

What degree is awarded for a program that lasts 4 years?

a)

associate's degree

b)

bachelor's degree

c)

certificate

d)

technical degree

13.

Community colleges offer a 2 year degree, this is:

a)

Associate's degree

b)

Bachelors degree

c)

Masters degree

d)

PhD

14.
What is awarded by a college/univ. after 1 or more years of study beyond a Bachelor's degree?
a)
bachelors
b)
Masters
c)
Associates
d)
HSE
15.

Which is the correct definition of a trade?

a)

A career requiring specialized knowledge and intensive academic preparation.

b)

A skilled job, typically one requiring primarily manual skills and specialized training.

16.
People who can provide information about you and your work habits are:
a)
Friends
b)
Acquaintances
c)
Siblings
d)
References
17.

Which is a common interview mistake?

a)

Making eye contact

b)

Smiling

c)

Answering a phone call

d)

Showing up early

18.

If you contribute $1,500 to your retirement and your employee matches it, how much is getting put in your account?

a)

$1,500

b)

$2,000

c)

$2,500

d)

$3,000

19.
Health insurance is probably the most desirable __ .
a)
benefit
b)
pension plan
c)
salary
d)
overtime
20.

You are welcomed into the office for an interview. What should you not do?

a)

Plop down in a chair, & pull your phone out

b)

Shake hands with the interviewees then take a seat

c)

Say thank you, and then ask if you can take a seat

d)

Wait quietly until they are seated first

21.

Which of the following is NOT a soft skill?

a)

Problem Solving

b)

Flexibility

c)

Teamwork

d)

Degree/Certificate

22.

Which of the following is NOT a hard skill?

a)

Typing speed

b)

Machine operation

c)

Time management

d)

Computer programming

23.
If you did not have any work experience, you should mention in your resume that you have no work experience.
a)
True
b)
False
24.
What are the names and addresses of people who can recommend you for a job?
a)
resumes
b)
career objectives
c)
references
d)
letters of application
25.

Which of the following should know about a position you are applying for

a)

Skills required

b)

Qualifications

c)

Required Education

d)

All of the above