WorksheetsCareer Pathways
Total questions: 83
Worksheet time: 42mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What two options can you pursue after high school?
a)
Pursue a higher education.
b)
Go straight into the working enviorment.
c)
Hibernate all your life.
d)
Buy all the pizza you can
2.
Which of the following is an example of a HARD SKILL?
a)
Leadership skills
b)
Data analysis
c)
Adaptability
d)
Collaboration
3.
Which description best defines SOFT SKILLS/Essential Skills?
a)
Job-specific skills and knowledge required to perform a task
b)
Interpersonal people skills that can be used in every job
c)
The ability to write a strong resume and cover letter
d)
Skills that an employee acquires only after staying at one job for longer than 6 months
4.
Your friend, David, wants to develop his soft skills/essential skills. Which strategy would be most effective?
a)
Complete a certification for a new technical skill
b)
Research the job description for a position he wants to apply for and practice only the first two skills required
c)
Avoid situations that require working with other people
d)
Practice skills like active listening, creative thinking, and flexibility in the real world over time
5.
What are the pros and cons of beginning work directly after high school?
a)
PRO - You can explore more in the work industry. CON - You forget more and more about the education you gained.
b)
PRO - You can forget what you learned high school and have more brain space. CON - You won't be able to use the education you learned in real life problems.
c)
PRO - You won't have to worry about taxes and other big kid tasks. CON - Your parents want you out the house.
d)
PRO - You can go on unlimited shopping sprees! CON - You would have no money.
6.
Which of the following statements is true?
a)
Soft skills/essential skills are never mandatory but are nice to know, while hard skills are mandatory for all other jobs.
b)
You will only be hired if you demonstrate more soft skills over hard skills in your resume and interview.
c)
It is important to have a balance of hard and soft skills in the workplace so that your efforts are efficient and professional.
d)
Most employers immediately hire candidates after assessing their hard skills through their degrees, training, and certifications
7.
why is it important to know something about the jobs company and not just the job they offer??
a)
so you can talk about a different topic
b)
Go in there nervous
c)
So you can have something to relate to with the company
d)
get ready to tell your story in the work field
8.
what is the percentage of you getting the job if you do not meet the job posting qualifications??
a)
20%
b)
37%
c)
63%
d)
80%
9.
what something NOT to bring up on an interview
a)
your skills
b)
your previous work experience
c)
things that your good at (work related)
d)
your dog next visit to the vet
10.
which one of these are not a "big board website
a)
indeed
b)
snag a job
c)
swipe jobs
d)
linkedin talent solutions
11.
what percentage of people get a job from a relationship they have/ had with someone
a)
25%-40%
b)
50%
c)
70%
d)
82%
e)
12%
12.
what is a good reason to have a linkedin profile
a)
to post twerk videos
b)
trying a new viral trend
c)
post tik toks
d)
to look professional and network with people who could help you get a job in the future
e)
to post you doing the buldak noodle challenge
13.
Q1: What are two pros of beginning work directly after High School?
a)
Earn a Higher Education
b)
More Options For High Paying Jobs
c)
No Debt
d)
More Work Experience
14.
Q2: Which industry has the largest employment?
a)
Temporary help services
b)
General merchandise retailers
c)
Elementary and secondary school
d)
Full service restaurants
15.
Q3: What is the median household income in Illinois?
a)
$79,253
b)
$50,000
c)
$94,572
d)
$62,454
16.
Q4: What's the lowest minimum wage has ever been in the U.S?
a)
$5.15
b)
$3.25
c)
$10.25
d)
$7.50
e)
17.
Q5: What is the meaning of unemployment rate?
a)
The total number of unemployed adults in the United States
b)
The percentage of adults not working but actively seeking a job
c)
The percentage of people who have jobs
d)
The percentage of people who are retired
18.
Q6: Why do economists pay attention to the unemployment rate?
a)
When less people work, the country produces more
b)
When less people work, the country produces less
c)
When less people work, the country produces the same
d)
They get paid more when employment increases
19.
What is the largest expense in the average person’s budget?
a)
Education
b)
Food
c)
Housing
20.
How do you plan for a secure economic future?
a)
Spend your money on whatever
b)
Go on vacation every year
c)
Know how to save your money
d)
21.
Why should you ideally have quite a few months of rent saved up before you consider living on your own?
a)
have more friend
b)
to have a better economy
c)
to live with 20 people
22.
The average American doesn’t spend their entire life in college. Why do you think they spend 2.5% on education per year
a)
Reduced State Funding
b)
the best life
c)
a good economy of the country
23.
What are the expenses that may affect having to live alone or have a new apartment?
a)
Pet deposit and parking.
b)
advance on rent
c)
security deposit.
d)
taxes
e)
food deposit
24.
Name 5 bills you expect to pay monthly once you’re an adult
a)
electricity bill
b)
water bill
c)
pay the rent
d)
car insurance
e)
telephone payment
25.
If Jerome and Estelle both earn the same salary, why might their monthly budgets look very different?
a)
Jerome works overtime
b)
Because their expenses are different
c)
Because one of them saves more
d)
Estelle is lazy
26.
What is the purpose of a budget?
a)
A budget is a tool to help manage the money in your bank account.
b)
A budget is a spending plan of your income and expenses.
c)
A budget is a portfolio of investments that grow over time.
d)
A budget is a tool to help build your credit score.
27.
When creating a LinkedIn profile, what information is most relevant to increasing your chances at being a strong candidate?
a)
Personal Information (weight, height, etc)
b)
Experience, Skills, Connections
c)
Social Media Tags
d)
References
28.
What percent of employers use LinkedIn to evaluate and recruit applicants?
a)
40%
b)
62%
c)
34%
d)
87%
29.
When formatting your resume you should NOT...
a)
Keep it one page long
b)
Include personal information (age,weight,etc).
c)
Use different styles of font besides Arial
d)
Make it look like a professional document
30.
What would you NOT want to do when writing a cover letter
a)
Worry about making an organised letter
b)
Including filler information to help make you letter longer
c)
Use correct grammar
d)
Worry about using key and action words and phrases
31.
What is NOT important to include when writing a cover letter
a)
including your unique personality to the letter
b)
Using professional grammar ( not using slang )
c)
Writing only one page
d)
Including personal information
32.
How many estimated resumes do employers receive on a day to day rate?
a)
A few
b)
10-20
c)
Hundreds
d)
Thousands
33.
Select all you should include in your resume?
a)
Work experience
b)
Religious beliefs
c)
Contact Information
d)
Education
34.
What is the average amount of time between interviewing for a job and a job offer?
a)
1 week
b)
1 month
c)
24 business days
d)
12 business days
35.
What are the 4 parts of the STAR method?
a)
Situation, Task, Action, Result
b)
Setup, Think, Action, Result
c)
Situation, Think, Action, Recollect
d)
Setup, Task, Ask, Relax
36.
What should you NOT do within 12 hours after an interview?
a)
Send a polite thank you to the people who interviewed you?
b)
Send a message to your interviewers asking if you got the job
c)
Make a thoughtful and relevent post on social media
d)
Share a link to your interviewers on an article about the subject/job
37.
When does the interview start
a)
the second you enter the building
b)
at your house before you leave
c)
when you meet the hiring manager
38.
How should you give the hiring manager the handshake
a)
Firm, left handed shake without eye contact
b)
Firm, right handed shake with eye contact
c)
Firm, right handed shake without eye contact
d)
Firm, left handed shake with eye contact
39.
Why is it important to have a short list of questions for the interview
a)
Because it makes you seem like a nerd
b)
Because it shows interest and a willing to learn about the company further
c)
Because it shows interest in the company
d)
its not important they are just going to hire me anyways
40.
Why are benefits something to look at before choosing a job?
a)
they show how much you get paid.
b)
They provide financial help, allowing you to save more money from your checks.
c)
You can determine whether or not you like the people.
d)
It tells you if the company likes its workers.
41.
First step to negotiating the salary
a)
Let the manager choose for you
b)
Ask for $100000 right off the bat
c)
research average salary for your job
42.
Why is salary something to look at before choosing a job?
a)
You can compare with the same position at other companies.
b)
You can research the average pay for your desired position.
c)
You can get an idea of what you'll be paid and decide if it suits your needs.
d)
All of the above.
43.
Which of these is not a common benefit of a job
a)
Dental Insurance
b)
Medical Insurance
c)
PTO
d)
Sick days
44.
What should you do if you don't get hired
a)
Be Gracious
b)
Continue the job Search
c)
Ask the hiring manager for advice
d)
All of the above
45.
What is the purpose of a W-4?
a)
To determine how much is withheld from your check for income taxes.
b)
To verify your working eligablity in the united states.
c)
To give the employer more knowledge of your background work history
d)
None of these options are correct
46.
What is the purpose of a I-9
a)
To verify the employment authorization of new workers.
b)
To inform the governent of your income
c)
None of these are correct
d)
To determine how much is withheld from your check for income taxes.
47.
What is the purpose of a Direct Deposit Enrollment Form
a)
to authorize their employer to deposit money straight into their bank account
b)
to sell your info
c)
because you love money
d)
So you can get a paper check
e)
48.
what is the purpose of a 401k from
a)
allows employees to contribute a portion of their wages to individual accounts
b)
none of these are right
c)
to make more money over time and save up faster
d)
all the above
49.
All are things you should do in your first week EXCEPT
a)
File your W-2
b)
Enroll in 401k retirement plan
c)
Ask For a raise
d)
Complete required tasks and assignments that go with your job
50.
What is a good arguement for receiving a raise?
a)
For being a key player in your companys increased sales.
b)
It would help you alot with your finanecs.
c)
For winning the offices "Most Fashionable" award.
d)
New employees being hired at 25.50$ while you still make 25$
51.
All of the following are typical advantages of working in the gig economy, EXCEPT…
a)
Independence: be your own boss
b)
Flexibility: set your own hours
c)
High pay: earn consistently more than full-time employment
52.
What percent of the US has a temporary job?
a)
78 %
b)
36%
c)
59 %
d)
27.8 %
53.
What is a gig economy?
a)
Independent contractor
b)
self employment/ temporary job
c)
Both
d)
a music industry
e)
none
54.
Who or what factors should motivate you to be self employed?
4 lines
55.
What are the 4 steps to follow when being self employed?
a)
no insurance, Don't file taxes, take avocation, start a family
b)
buying health insurance, setting aside taxes, saving for retirement,budgeting on a variable income
c)
involve a partner, get insurance from an employer, Don't start a savings account, never a good credit score
d)
all of the above
56.
What term best describes a self employed person who provide goods and services/labor to others
a)
Big boss
b)
Independent contractor
c)
CEO
d)
self employment
57.
True or false - is it important if you are self employed to have health insurance?
a)
True
b)
False
58.
True or false - is you are self employed you get a 40lk?
a)
True
b)
False
59.
1. Soft skills can be best described as...
a)
Skills that are easy to demonstrate and measure
b)
Skills that allow a person to work effectively with others
c)
Skills that apply only to a specific position
d)
Skills that are unimportant to employers
60.
2. Your friend, Nabila, has a virtual interview tomorrow and is extremely nervous. Nabila should do all of the following things to prepare for her virtual interview EXCEPT…
a)
Test all of her technology including internet connection and audio
b)
Dress as comfortably as possible; since this is a virtual interview, professional dress is not necessary
c)
Ensure she has a clutter-free background
d)
Maintain positive body language during her interview such as good posture and eye contact with the camera
61.
3. Lilly is working on her first resume and has no previous work experience. What can she do to boost her resume?
a)
Emphasize her education and highlight her strong GPA
b)
Create fictional positions she held in the past
c)
Leave out volunteer experience since it's not paid work
d)
Include a lengthy paragraph at the top of her resume explaining why she has no previous work experience
62.
4. Grayson has a job interview tomorrow. Which of the following would be the BEST advice to give him?
a)
Avoid asking questions during the interview since it will show that he may not know something about the company
b)
Be sure to ask about things like vacation and sick leave since he will want to know how many days he can take off
c)
Plan to arrive at least 60 minutes early for the interview
d)
Conduct research on the company ahead of time to understand how his values and beliefs align with the company’s mission
63.
5. Which of the following suggestions is the BEST tip for career development?
a)
Wait to enroll in a 401(k) for as long as possible
b)
Stay at each position for at least 7 years
c)
Continue to develop new skills throughout your career
d)
Only update your LinkedIn when you’re job hunting
64.
6. If a college degree is expensive, why is it often considered a good financial decision to go to college?
a)
College graduates always hold higher-paying jobs than high school graduates
b)
College graduates have higher average lifetime earnings than high school graduates
c)
Most people don’t graduate with student debt
d)
After paying tuition, students will have a partial ownership stake in a valuable university
65.
7. Which statement is TRUE about the job posting shown here?
a)
The job is for an accounting specialist to work at Indeed
b)
Whoever is hired can expect to make $110,000 per year
c)
This scheduled hours are Monday-Friday with some weekends
d)
AutoNation will provide this employee with multiple types of insurance in their benefits package
66.
8. Which of the following is TRUE about a cover letter?
a)
A cover letter presents the same information that is on your resume
b)
A cover letter highlights your strengths and interest in a position
c)
A cover letter is typically 2-3 pages in length
d)
A cover letter can be used to apply to multiple different jobs
67.
9. Reign is a freelance personal trainer. Their work includes advertising their business, training clients, and handling billing. Reign would best be described as…
a)
A self-employed worker
b)
A full-time employee
c)
An intern
d)
A business partner
68.
10. Avery is a recent college graduate with a degree in marketing. She wants to expand her professional network. All of the following strategies would help her expand her network, EXCEPT…
a)
Attend a conference
b)
Complete a self-assessment
c)
Set up informational interviews
d)
Join a professional association
69.
11. All of the following are hard skills EXCEPT...
a)
Coding
b)
Accounting
c)
Carpentry
d)
Adaptability
70.
12. Joanna is looking for a new job and wants to improve her LinkedIn profile. All of the following are things she should do, EXCEPT...
a)
Update her photo so that it is professional and current
b)
Include vague, generic descriptions for previous job responsibilities
c)
Ask for recommendations from previous coworkers and supervisors
d)
Update her skills section to highlight both her soft and hard skills
71.
13. What is the purpose of a resume?
a)
To list all of your interests
b)
To highlight your work experience and qualifications
c)
To provide a list of references
d)
To show off your social media profiles
72.
14. What is the STAR method?
a)
A method for calming nerves before an interview
b)
A framework for effectively responding to common interview questions
c)
A technique for making small talk with interviewers
d)
A way of finding a job online
73.
15. Which of the following is a TRUE statement regarding employee benefits?
a)
All employers offer the same employee benefits, so there is no need to review benefits when you are offered a job
b)
Employee benefits always cost you extra money, so it is important to choose only a select few when accepting a job position
c)
It is possible for a job with a lower salary to have a better total compensation package when employee benefits are included
d)
Jobs offering a higher salary always offer better employee benefits
74.
16. Neil decided not to go to college. After he graduated from high school, he started working as a real estate agent. This career decision has all of the following advantages, EXCEPT…
a)
He started earning money sooner
b)
He gained work experience and skills
c)
He expanded his range of possible job opportunities
d)
He learned about an industry
75.
17. Which of the following is the best strategy when using an online job board?
a)
Submit your resume to every job posting, even when you're not really interested in the job
b)
Set up a profile, set filters on which types of jobs you're looking for, and sign up for alerts
c)
Limit your activity on job boards to once or twice a month so you don't get overwhelmed
d)
Search for specific job titles you desire or specific companies you'd like to work for, but not both
76.
18. All of the following are good ways to convince your boss you deserve a raise, EXCEPT...
a)
You met or exceeded all of your performance targets over the last year
b)
You’ve taken on responsibilities outside of your job description
c)
Your landlord raised your rent and you need more monthly income
d)
You played a key role in advancing a goal of your organization
77.
19. What is the purpose of a 401(k) plan?
a)
To pay for medical expenses
b)
To develop new skills relevant to your job
c)
To improve your chances of getting an interview
d)
To save for retirement
78.
20. Which of the following statements about careers is generally TRUE?
a)
Your first job determines the rest of your career path
b)
Hard skills are more important than soft skills to employers
c)
The same skill set can be applied in different jobs
d)
College is the only way to learn hard skills
79.
21. All of the following are advantages of using LinkedIn, EXCEPT…
a)
You can skip attending networking events and use LinkedIn instead
b)
You can keep up with industry trends and thought leaders on LinkedIn
c)
You can find a job or internship on LinkedIn
d)
You can research potential future employers on LinkedIn
80.
22. Which of the following statements is generally TRUE about the gig economy?
a)
The majority of U.S. workers are in the gig economy
b)
App-based gig work guarantees a higher salary than median full-time employment
c)
App-based gig work makes it easy to start working and set your own hours
d)
Gig work is more likely to offer health insurance and 401(k) benefits than a salaried position
81.
23. Why should you personalize each thank you note you send after an interview?
a)
To show that you’re a polite person
b)
To make a lasting impression on each interviewer
c)
To avoid offending anyone
d)
Because it is required for most job interviews
82.
24. All of the following are common benefits included in a job offer, EXCEPT…
a)
401(k) retirement plan
b)
Health insurance
c)
Paid time off
d)
Company LinkedIn
83.
25. Annie is considering leaving her full-time job to be self-employed as a freelance graphic designer. She will have to take on all of the following new responsibilities, EXCEPT…
a)
Finding and buying health insurance
b)
Paying taxes every quarter, instead of every year
c)
Reporting to a manager weekly
d)
Marketing and building a network of clients
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