WorksheetsStarting a Career Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is the purpose of a resume?
To provide a list of favorite movies and TV shows
To share personal social media profiles
To showcase personal hobbies and interests
To present background, skills, and accomplishments for job applications
List three key components that should be included in a resume.
1. Contact information 2. Work experience 3. Education
Social media handles
Favorite color
Hobbies and interests
Explain the importance of tailoring your resume for each job application.
Employers don't notice if your resume is tailored or not.
It doesn't matter, as long as you have a strong cover letter.
Tailoring your resume is a waste of time and effort.
It demonstrates your suitability for the specific job and increases your chances of getting an interview.
What are some common interview questions and how would you answer them?
Prepare for common interview questions by practicing your responses and tailoring them to the specific job you are applying for.
Make up impressive stories to impress the interviewer
Just be yourself and answer honestly
Avoid preparing for questions and just wing it
How can you prepare for a job interview?
Research the company, practice common interview questions, dress appropriately, and be ready to discuss your skills and experiences.
Watch TV instead of preparing
Wear pajamas to the interview
Make up fake experiences and skills
What is the significance of researching a company before an interview?
To impress the interviewer with knowledge about the company's history
To memorize the company's financial statements
To understand the company's culture, values, and goals
To learn about the company's competitors
What are some ways to explore different career options?
Ask your friends and family for their opinions
Take a career quiz online
Conduct informational interviews, job shadowing, internships, and research different industries and job roles.
Choose a career based on the salary
Explain the concept of informational interviews and how they can help in career exploration.
Definition of Informational Interviews is- An informational interview is an informal conversation, usually lasting 20-30 minutes, with a person working in a career field that interests you. It is not a job interview, and its purpose is not to find job openings.
Informational interviews are only useful for finding job openings
Informational interviews can help in career exploration by providing valuable information about different career paths, industries, and companies, as well as networking opportunities and potential mentorship.
Informational interviews are only for people who are already established in their careers and not for those exploring different options
Informational interviews are a waste of time and don't provide any valuable information
What are the essential documents required for a job application?
High school diploma, social security card, bank statements
Birth certificate, passport, driver's license
Reference letters, medical records, tax returns
Resume, cover letter, certificates/qualifications
Describe the process of following up after submitting a job application.
The process includes badgering the HR department with multiple phone calls and emails within 24 hours of submitting the application.
Following up means repeatedly calling and emailing the hiring manager until you get a response.
It involves sending a thank-you email or letter within 24-48 hours of submitting the application, and then following up with a polite email or phone call after about a week if you haven't heard back.
It involves showing up at the company's office unannounced to ask about the status of your application.
