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WorksheetsCareer Management Standard 5
Total questions: 49
Worksheet time: 39mins
What is a 'Cover Letter'?
A letter sent with, and explaining the contents of, another document (resume).
A verb that shows something is being done.
A situation in which an individual works for himself or herself.
A brief account of a person’s education, qualifications, and previous experience.
Who is an 'Entrepreneur'?
A person who organizes and operates a business or businesses.
A verb that shows something is being done.
A letter sent as a follow-up to an initial letter.
A brief account of a person’s education, qualifications, and previous experience.
What does 'Flexibility' mean?
Easily changed, able to change or to do different things.
A letter sent with, and explaining the contents of, another document.
The objective analysis and evaluation of an issue in order to form a judgment.
A fixed regular payment, typically paid on a monthly or biweekly basis.
What is 'Networking'?
Interacting with other people to exchange information and develop contacts.
A letter sent with, and explaining the contents of, another document.
The process of finding solutions to difficult or complex issues.
A fixed regular payment, typically paid on a monthly or biweekly basis.
What is a 'Resource'?
A stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets that can be drawn on by a person in order to function effectively.
A verb that shows something is being done.
A letter sent as a follow-up to an initial letter.
A person who organizes and operates a business.
(a) is a fixed regular payment, typically paid on a monthly or biweekly basis, made by an employer to an employee.
Fill in the blank: The W-4 form is used to determine the amount of _______ to withhold from your paycheck.
taxes
insurance
retirement contributions
union dues
Fill in the blank: The I-9 Form is used for verifying the _______ and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment in the United States.
identity
age
residence
education
Fill in the blank: A _______ is a fixed regular payment, typically paid on a monthly or biweekly basis.
salary
bonus
commission
stipend
A (a) is a document attached to every paycheck that details your earnings and the amount withheld for taxes, health, insurance, retirement funds, etc.
(a) is the take-home pay or the amount employees earn after all payroll deductions are subtracted from their gross pay.
Fill in the blank: A _______ is an estimate of income and expenditure for a set period of time.
Budget
Forecast
Invoice
Receipt
Fill in the blank: _______ is time free from every-day job responsibilities during which a person can pursue personal interests and hobbies.
Leisure
Work
Chores
Obligations
(a) are considered part of the 'Sandwich Generation'.
Stress is defined as:
A state of mental or emotional strain resulting from adverse or demanding circumstances.
A physical exercise routine to improve fitness.
A type of meditation technique for relaxation.
A dietary plan to enhance nutrition.
What does chronological order mean?
the arrangement of events by time
the arrangement of events by the order of importance
What is the primary purpose of attending networking events?
To find a new hobby
To meet professionals and expand your career opportunities
To pass time
To sell products
Which of the following are included in resume?
Hobbies, favourite food
Personal interest
Contact details, experience, qualification
None
Bias means _____________ one view over another view.
supplementing
favoring
opinioning
hosting
Critical thinking can be used:
Only during school hours
Only for very challenging problems
Only when a solution is clear and obvious to everyone
Anytime one is trying to find an answer to a problem
Which of the following is NOT considered a durable employability skill?
Collaboration
Personal responsibility
Typing speed
Critical thinking
How can one develop the skill of adaptability?
By avoiding new situations
By resisting change in the workplace
By embracing new challenges and learning opportunities
By only working on familiar tasks
The durable employability skill that involves working effectively with others to achieve a common goal is (a) .
When facing a challenging project at work, which skill would help you most in finding innovative solutions?
Communication
Collaboration
Critical thinking
Empathy
The ability to take ownership of your actions and decisions is known as:
Personal responsibility
Collaboration
Empathy
Adaptability
In a rapidly changing industry, which skill would be most valuable for maintaining long-term employment?
Adaptability
Collaboration
Communication
Personal responsibility
services or rights provided by employers in addition to wages or salary;
includes health, dental and life insurance, paid vacation time and sick leave
and retirement plan options
Volunteering
Benefits
Work-life Balance
Job Outlook
program in which students learn about an occupation by following a
professional throughout the work day
Reliability
Volunteering
Job Shadowing
Job Outlook
job shadowing experienced through the Internet via video interviews
Reliability
Volunteering
Job Shadowing
Virtual Job Shadowing
temporary form of employment with an emphasis on supervised on-the-job
training; may be paid or unpaid and may be part-time or full-time
Reliability
Volunteering
Job Shadowing
Internship
working for another person to learn a trade
Apprenticeship
Volunteering
Job Shadowing
Internship
refers to the way individuals manage their time and energy between career
activities and home activities
Volunteering
Reliability
Work-life Balance
Job Outlook
You get paid (a) times in a year if you get paid weekly.
A (a) is a fixed amount of money paid each pay period regardless of the amount of hours worked.
What were Lily’s gross wages for this period?
$1,722.44
$2,480.17
$14,450
$16,172.44
Based on the W-2 form provided, what was the largest withholding?
Medicare tax
Federal income tax
State income tax
Social security tax
Employees who are paid biweekly are paid twice a week.
True
False
Money that you earn (“Money In”)
payment
expenses
income
budget
money that you spend or give away (“Money Out”)
income
savings
overspending
expenses
a plan for spending money and saving
budget
savings
insurance
overspending
A budget helps you keep track of how you spend your money.
True
False
Stereotypes exist because people see them in which of the following?
books
movies and television
the news
all of the above
a widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing.
stereotype
prejudice
implicit bias
narrative
"Young people have a poor work ethic" is an example of ________ stereotype.
gender related
religion related
age related
cultural related
What kind of stereotype is this?
"Girls are smarter than boys."
age
socio-economic
race
gender
religion
What is the sandwich generation?
