WorksheetsChapter 6 - Career Readiness
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 2hrs 45mins
The best way to make the contribution you were born to make is by doing work .
That pays you a lot of money
With nonprofits
That's easy
You should always do research about the company you're applying for a job at or interviewing with.
True
False
An entrepreneur is someone who .
Works an entry level job at a large business
Gets hired to work for their dream company
Starts and runs someone else's business
The first step in finding your dream job is .
Interviewing
Dreaming about it
Applying
The Proximity Principle says: In order to do what you want to do, you need to be ___ people who are doing it and in ___ where it’s happening.
Friendly to; proximity to
Nice to; areas
The very best investment you can make is in .
The stock market
Real estate
A new car
What is NOT a benefit of working while in school?
Boost your GPA
Gain experience
Earn a grant
Develop skills
Your resume should NOT include ___.
your past job experiences
professional references
how much money you want to make
your education
For entrepreneurs, taking ___ and growing a business go hand in hand.
Applications
Breaks
Classes
What is the point where your greatest talents, passions, and values intersect?
Your perfect place
Your sweet spot
Your dream job
Your first job
Job shadowing is a great way to gain experience in a career field.
True
False
___ skills are things you learn in school or receive special training on.
Hard Skills
Life Skills
Professional Skills
Which of these is an example of a bold first impression when applying for a job?
Having a flashy designed resume
Applying a couple of weeks after the job is posted
Applying several times for the same position
Calling the hiring manager and introducing yourself
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an entrepreneur?
A. Risk taker
B. One Dimensional
C. Courageous
D. Visionary
When writing your purpose statement, what should you think about?
Who you want to work for and how you can add value
Where you want to be in 30 years and how much money you want to make
Who you most want to help and the problem you want to solve
Who you want to learn from and how to solve their problems
What is an example of putting the Proximity Principle into practice?
Reading
Volunteering
Researching
Listening to a podcast
Being smart about how you spend your free time is important when building your career. Which of the following is a great way to spend your free time?
Playing video games
Learning new things
Checking social media
Streaming videos online
___ is an example of a soft skill.
computer programming
analytics
being a team player
building a house
If you don’t know the company dress code, it’s best to dress very casual for an interview.
True
False
What is the key to failure?
Never embracing it
Avoiding it
Talking about it
Learning from it
Your ___ , ___ , ___ and make you who you are.
Friends; education; values
Taking an entry-level position makes it difficult to advance in a career you want to explore.
True
False
Mentors are people who can guide, encourage, and hold you accountable as you make the climb to your dream job.
A. True
B. False
Employers consider soft skills as important as hard skills.
True
False
A great way to make an impression after an interview is to send a handwritten thank-you note to your interviewer within ___ after your interview.
2 weeks
30 days
30 minutes
Many employers will research job candidates' social media posts.
True
False
Your first job will likely be your dream job.
A. True
B. False
Which of the following is NOT a way to make yourself a valuable employee in the future?
Improve your communication skills
Determine how much income you should make
Learn computer literacy skills
Become a team player
The difference between soft skills and hard skills is:
Soft skills are personal attributes, while hard skills are technical abilities.
Soft skills are technical abilities, while hard skills are personal attributes.
Both are the same and used interchangeably.
Soft skills are more important than hard skills.
Which of the following are factors that help you identify your personal brand?
Your values and beliefs
Your favorite color
Your daily routine
Your pet's name
