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Employability Resume Cover Letter

Total questions: 60

Worksheet time: 3600secs

Name
Class
Date
1.

Resumes are like

a)

advertisments

b)

obituaries

c)

addresses

d)

orations

2.

Which of the follow should you NOT include on a resume that you posted somewhere online?

a)

Your Full Legal Name

b)

Your phone number.

c)

Your professional email address

3.

A series of steps that engineers follow to come up with a solution to a problem. Many times the solution involves designing a product (like a machine or computer code) that meets certain criteria and/or accomplishes a certain task.

a)

Engineering design process

b)

Brainstorming process

c)

Design and Ideas process

d)

Engineering and Building process

4.

For new professionals that don't have established careers, what order should your work experience go?

a)

The jobs that are going to give you the best recommendation first and the worst last.

b)

Most relevant experience first.

c)

Reverse chronological

d)

It doesn't really matter as long as you have some.

5.
What is a Team?
a)
A group of people working on different things.
b)
A group of people where one member does all the work. 
c)
A group of people where one member makes all the decisions.
d)
A team is a small group of people working together for a common purpose.
6.

Abilities relating to dealing with persons on the job.

a)

Interpersonal Skills

b)

Teamwork Skills

c)

Networking

d)

Punctuality

7.

A form in which your supply information about yourself that will help an employee make a hiring decision.

a)

References

b)

Summary

c)

Clock In Sheet

d)

Job Application

8.
_____________________ skills such as writing, speaking and body language are important work ethics so that you can be clear in your messages to others
a)
Communication
b)
Catching
c)
Performance
d)
Mental
9.

In STEM, the “M” stands for:

a)

machines

b)

manufacturing

c)

modern

d)

math

10.

In STEM, the “T” stands for:

a)

technology

b)

teach

c)

transition

d)

training

11.
Combines science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education to form an engaging field of study.
a)
Robots
b)
STEM
c)
Engineering
d)
Poetry
12.
_____________ is a two-way conversation in which the interviewer learns about you and you learn about the job.
a)
Interview
b)
Resume
c)
Cover Letter
d)
References
13.

A brief summary; a short written account of one’s education, working experience, or qualifications for a job.

a)

Job Application

b)

Resume

c)

Job

d)

Job Reference

14.
It is important to have a good ____________ to be successful in your career.
a)
attitude
b)
clothes
respect
c)
attendance
d)
shoes
15.

Those who choose careers in the _____ and _____ pathway apply essential mathematics and science content and skills in a real world context. Science and mathematics occupations include those in physical, environmental and human endeavors.

a)

engineering/technology

b)

science/mathematics

c)

technology/mathematics

d)

science/engineering

16.

Define S.T.E.M.

a)

Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics

b)

Science, Teachers, English, Mathematics

c)

Sports, Tennis, End Game, Mantis

d)

Science, Technology, Engineering, Motors

17.

Technology is anything designed by _________ to solve a ________ or meet a need.

a)

scientists; technology

b)

scientists; problem

c)

humans; technology

d)

humans; problem

18.
___________________ is dressing appropriately for work and have good personal hygiene including brushing teeth, wearing deodorant and having neat hair.
a)
deodorant
b)
appearance
c)
caring
d)
sharing
19.

In STEM, the “E” stands for:

a)

energy

b)

electrician

c)

efficient

d)

engineering

20.

A summary of your qualifications for a job.

a)

Work Experience

b)

Qualifications

c)

Resume

d)

Work Portfolio

21.
Having ____________________ means you can be trusted to do what you are expected to do at work.
a)
technology
b)
responsibility
c)
friendship
d)
computer skills
22.

Employees teach, show, and demonstrate skills that employees will practice.

a)

On the Job Performance

b)

On the Job Training

c)

Aptitude

d)

Networking

23.

Making use of all your personal connections to achieve your career goals.

a)

Networking

b)

Teamwork

c)

Collaboration

d)

Employer

24.

Tying your shoe is technology because:

a)

it was designed by humans.

b)

it meets a need.

c)

it was designed by humans AND meets a need.

d)

it isn't technology.

25.
 _________________________ is important at work because you must be able to work with others, especially if you don’t always agree with them
a)
Honesty
b)
Teamwork
c)
Appearance
d)
Caring
26.

A paid position of regular employment

a)

Career

b)

Job

c)

Duty

d)

Interview

27.
An employer will ask you to complete an _____ which asks for information related to employment.
a)
Personal Data Sheet
b)
Application
c)
References
d)
Cover Letter
28.

Which is more imporant on a resume?

a)

Duites

b)

Achievements

29.

When filling out a job application, you should always use:

a)

A pencil

b)

Colored Markers

c)

Colored Pen

d)

Blue or Black pen

30.

A meeting between an employer and a job applicant.

a)

Board Meeting

b)

Interview

c)

On the Job Training

d)

Business Luncheon

31.
Being at work every day and on time is an example of good___________
a)
respect
b)
attitude
c)
attendance
d)
trust
32.
When writing a resume, your contact info should go where?
a)
Top
b)
Bottom
c)
Middle
33.

STEM careers are growing faster than other types of careers.

a)

true

b)

false

34.

Given the critical nature of much of the work in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, job possibilities abound even in times of economic downturn. True or False?

a)

True

b)

False

c)

I like turtles.

d)

Thanos did it.

35.

An occupation to which you have made a long-term commitment.

a)

Resume

b)

Career

c)

College Degree

d)

Application

36.
 If you can keep things at work in order and have a neat workplace, then you have great______________.
a)
organization skills
b)
honesty
c)
money
d)
trust
37.

For a future in the _____ and _____ pathway, students should study and apply principles from advanced mathematics, life sciences, physical science, earth and space science, and technology.

a)

engineering/technology

b)

science/mathematics

c)

technology/mathematics

d)

science/engineering

38.

In STEM, the “S” stands for:

a)

safety

b)

scientist

c)

science

d)

serious

39.

How should you decide on the "perfect' resume from to use?

a)

Check out the MLA page. They always know the most perfect resume form.

b)

Just use any of them. One resume is just as good as another.

c)

There is no "perfect from" but you should tailor the resume to the job you want.

d)

Trick question: resumes are outdated.

40.
The info in a resume and cover letter should match. 
a)
True
b)
False
41.

You need to go to college to have a STEM career.

a)

true

b)

false

42.

How do you show leadership?

a)

They get arrogant

b)

Develop your emotional chops

c)

Lead With Your Example

d)

Be a Great student

43.

Someone who applies for a job.

a)

Employee

b)

Job Seeker

c)

Candidate

d)

Applicant

44.
A leader motivates others toward a:
a)
Common goal
b)
High salary
c)
Leadership style
d)
Leadership skill
45.
The differences in people is known as:
a)
Authority
b)
Diversity
c)
Prejudice
d)
Racism
46.

Someone who hires another person or maintains personnel in a business.

a)

Human Resource

b)

Employee

c)

Employer

d)

Job Personnel

47.
A resume should include all of your references and their contact info.
a)
True
b)
False
48.
What goes in the education section of your resume?
a)
Awards
b)
Experience
c)
Name of School
d)
Organizations
49.

A recommendation from a person who can vouch for your qualifications for a job

a)

Resume

b)

Job

c)

Job Application

d)

Job Reference

50.

A person working for someone else and receives wages or salary.

a)

Employee

b)

Employer

c)

Co-Worker

d)

Trainer

51.

Teamwork

a)

a combined effort on the part of a group of people working together to achieve the same goal

b)

working alone

c)

does not include delegating duties

52.

What would a leader do if they had a teammate that was struggling with their game?

a)

Tell the coach you don't want them on the team

b)

Make fun of them when they fail

c)

Show them how to improve what they are doing and encourage them to be positive

d)

Ignore them, it isn't your problem

53.

The best definition of a resume from the video is....

a)

A one page summary of your life and work experience.

b)

A brief summary of your skills, achievements, and experience and how they relate to the job you are trying to get.

c)

A detailed list of the things that you have done in your life and how they relate to your dream job.

d)

A one page hand out that is basically a giant business card which you can give to anyone at any time.

54.

__________ are people that design and make the products we use everyday.

a)

people

b)

manufacturers

c)

engineers

d)

scientists

55.

People who know an applicant well and can provide information about that person professionally.

a)

References

b)

Acquaintances

c)

Parents

d)

Friends

56.

Active listening involves

a)

looking the other way

b)

interrupting the person speaking to you

c)

being engaged with the other person and really listen to what is being said

57.

A letter requesting an interview for a job.

a)

Resume Request

b)

Cover Letter

c)

Letter of Application

d)

Job Search

58.

You should always bring a copy of your resume to your job interview

a)

True

b)

False

59.
Using practical & scientific knowledge to create solutions for identified problems. 
a)
Meteorolgy
b)
Sportscasting
c)
Engineering
d)
Cosmotology
60.

Problem solving is

a)

the ability to work through problems by using critical thinking skills

b)

the ability to use facebook

c)

the ability to use instagram