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WorksheetsCareer Review
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 10mins
How can soft skills best be described?
Skills that are easy to demonstrate and measure.
Skills that allow a person to work effectively with others.
Skills that only apply to a specific position.
Skills that are unimportant to employers.
Your friend has a virtual interview tomorrow and is very nervous. They should do everything to prepare, EXCEPT which of the following?
Test all technology, including internet connection and audio.
Dress as comfortably as possible and do not dress professionally.
Ensure there is a clutter-free background.
Maintain positive body language during the interview.
When working on a resume and you have no previous work experience, what can you do to boost your resume?
Emphasize education and highlight strong GPA.
Create a made-up job and hope they don't check it.
Make the resume as long as possible so it looks like you've done a lot.
List all of your references on the resume.
If you were giving advice for an interview, which would you give?
Arrive 60 minutes early.
Make sure you ask about vacation time and sick leave in the first 5 minutes.
Do not ask any questions, you don't want to look dumb.
Conduct research on the company ahead of time to be well informed during your interview.
Which of the following activities would you recommend for expanding your professional network?
Setting SMART goals
Attending conferences related to your field
Asking your best friend to mentor you
Exploring your favorite hobby
Which of the following is true about a cover letter?
It should be the same basic information as your resume.
It should be 2-3 pages in length.
You only need one, you can use it for multiple jobs.
It should highlight your strengths and interests in a certain position.
During an interview, if you are asked about a job where you had a bad experience, how should you respond?
Speak about what you learned from that role.
Avoid talking about that job altogether.
It's okay to speak negatively about the job and coworkers, just not the previous boss.
Make up positive comments and tell fake stories that they will love.
All of the following are hard skills EXCEPT:
Coding
Accounting
Flexibility
Welding
What is the purpose of a resume?
To list all interests
To provide references
To show off social media profiles and followers
To highlight work experiences and skills
What is the STAR method?
A method for responding to interview questions.
A way to set goals.
Techniques for finding jobs online.
Steps to calm your nerves.
Which of the following is a true statement about employee benefits?
Always look at the higher paying job, the benefits will never outweigh the salary.
It's rare that the lower paying salaries will outweigh benefits when you add them in.
Benefits cost extra so add them carefully, the salary will not balance out.
It's possible that benefits will make a lower paying salary worth more when you add them up.
What is the best strategy for an online job board?
Fill out applications and send resumes to all jobs you are interested in.
Search by job type or specific company, but not both, to avoid being overwhelmed.
Set up a profile and set filters to help make sure you find multiple jobs to apply for.
Submit applications to every job that appears, whether you are interested or not. You can never put in too many.
What is the purpose of a 401K?
To pay medical expenses
To ensure you are paying enough taxes
To save for retirement
To allow your employer to add your paycheck to your bank account
The purpose of a cover letter is:
To grab the employer's attention
To restate the resume
To explain why you were fired from previous jobs
To show interest in the company and identify the position you are applying for
Which statement is generally true about careers?
Make sure your first job is one you like, as it will determine your career path.
Hard skills and soft skills are both important to employers.
Your future career path can be changed at any time if you are willing to put in effort and hard work.
College is the only way to learn hard skills; soft skills cannot be taught.
What are the important parts of an interview?
Posture
Making sure you state only positive facts
Being properly dressed for the interview
Making eye contact and not fidgeting
As long as you are being yourself, your interview will be fine
