WorksheetsQuizizz Review #5 (Test Grade)
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 20mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
If you want to build work experience directly after high school, you could... (Select Two Answers)
a)
Start an entry-level job
b)
Attend a four-year college
c)
Find an apprenticeship
d)
Volunteer once a year
2.
Which of the following is true about a college education? (Select Two Answers)
a)
College is the only way to get a stable high-paying job
b)
College grads have higher lifetime earnings on average than HS grads
c)
College grads have a higher rate of unemployment
d)
More education is related to lower unemployment
3.
Why would you ask for an informational interview?
a)
To learn more about why a job rejected you.
b)
To negotiate your salary offer
c)
To learn more about a career or industry
d)
To improve your chances of getting hired
4.
What is the difference between soft skills and hard skills?
a)
Hard skills are easily measurable; soft skills are "people skills"
b)
Hard skills are more advanced than soft skills
c)
In job postings, hard skills are "required" and soft skills are "preferred"
d)
Soft skills are less important to employers because they're not technical
5.
Soft skills are a valuable skill set to have. All of the following are soft skills EXCEPT...
a)
Speaking multiple languages
b)
Creativity
c)
Responsibility
d)
Critical thinking
6.
What is best practice when using job boards to find a new job? (Select Two Answers)
a)
Use job search filters and create alerts
b)
Set up a profile on each of the top job boards
c)
Auto-apply to as many positions as possible with one resume
d)
Scroll through job postings without filters every morning
7.
What should you do when attending a career fair? (Select Two Answers)
a)
Give a 5-minute personal pitch so recruiters remember you
b)
Prepare a resume and 30-second elevator pitch
c)
Write a follow-up email to each recruiter
d)
Drop off your resume at each table; recruiters don't have time to talk
8.
All of the following are ways to build your professional network, EXCEPT...
a)
Have an "elevator pitch" ready, you may need it
b)
Attend conferences or events related to your field
c)
Stay off all types of social media
d)
Connect & communicate with local professionals
9.
All of the following are effective ways to use social media to find and land a job, EXCEPT...
a)
Network with other people in your industry
b)
Keep your posts and information professional
c)
Follow companies and organizations in your desired field
d)
Criticize your current job to help network & find a new one
10.
What is the purpose of using LinkedIn?
a)
To create specific profiles tailored to each job posting
b)
To build a professional network and find jobs
11.
A resume should include all of the following, EXCEPT
a)
Rationale for why you quit a previous job
b)
Your previous employment experience & responsibilities
12.
Which is true of an effective resume?
a)
It works for every job application, so you don't need multiple resumes
b)
It includes many details; the longer the resume, the better
c)
It uses key words and has a simple design
13.
How are your resume and cover letter related?
a)
Your cover letter highlights your personality and interest in the position, your resume is work history only
b)
A cover letter includes entire work history, resume does not
14.
Your cover letter should be one page in length and include... (Select Multiple Answers)
a)
Two long paragraphs
b)
Benefits you hope to get with this job
c)
Your high school and college GPA, no matter what they are
d)
Descriptions of your strongest qualifications for the job
15.
Which question would be appropriate to ask during a job interview?
a)
Can you describe the requirements of this position?
b)
What will my salary be?
16.
Which of the following are effective ways to prepare for an interview? (Select Multiple Answers)
a)
Research the company
b)
Prepare examples or samples of previous work
c)
Arrive at least 60 minutes early
d)
Plan questions to ask
17.
A pre-tax employer sponsored retirement program is called...
a)
Traditional IRA
b)
Roth IRA
c)
401(k)
18.
What form is NOT typically completed when you start a new job?
a)
Form W-2
b)
Form W-4
c)
Form I-9
19.
Direct deposit is beneficial because...
a)
You can automatically split money into multiple accounts
b)
Your net pay is higher
20.
When asking for a raise, you should...
a)
Prepare evidence of your contributions to the company
b)
Ask for 50% higher than the average market rate
c)
Provide detailed information on your personal finances
d)
Threaten to leave the company
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