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WorksheetsUnderstanding Career Search Terms
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 12mins
Which career related documents would be helpful for contacting employers to apply for a job?
(select all that apply)
Cover Letter
Resume
Portfolio
University Class Schedule
What is a job application?
A document that lists your hobbies
A form that allows potential employers to learn more about how you are qualified for a certain position
A letter from your friend
A list of your favorite companies
What does job history refer to?
The record of your favorite jobs
The record of jobs that you have held at previous companies
The list of jobs you want in the future
The record of your school grades
What is meant by educational background?
The record of your sports achievements
The record of courses, degrees or certifications that are related to the job you are seeking
The list of your favorite teachers
The record of your job interviews
Who is a reference in a career search?
A person who is familiar with your talents, skills, and performance in your chosen career
A person you met at a party
A random person from your neighborhood
A celebrity
What is a cover letter?
A document that serves as your introduction to the hiring manager at the company
A list of your favorite books
A letter to your friend
A document listing your grades
What is a resume?
A document that will tell any prospective employer key information about yourself and your qualifications for an open position in their company
A list of your favorite movies
A letter to your parents
A document about your hobbies
What is a portfolio in the context of career search?
A collection of documents or images that showcase your career experience
A folder of your school assignments
A list of your friends
A collection of recipes
What is an interview?
A meeting between an employer and a job applicant
A conversation with your friend
A group project at school
A sports event
What is an internship?
A job held by a student who wants to gain experience in a career field
A full-time job for adults
A volunteer position at a pet shelter
A school club
Which document serves as your introduction to the hiring manager?
Resume
Cover letter
Portfolio
Reference letter
Which document provides key information about yourself and your qualifications for a job?
Portfolio
Resume
Reference
Interview
Which of the following is a collection of documents or images that showcase your career experience?
Resume
Portfolio
Cover letter
Job application
Who can be a reference for your job application?
Someone familiar with your talents, skills, and performance in your chosen career
A stranger
A celebrity you admire
A classmate you just met
Which of the following is NOT typically included in your educational background?
Courses related to the job
Degrees or certifications
Your favorite TV shows
School diplomas
Which of the following is a meeting between an employer and a job applicant?
Interview
Internship
Portfolio
Resume
Which document is used to apply for a job and provides information about your qualifications?
Job application
Reference letter
School report card
Sports certificate
Which of the following is a job held by a student to gain experience in a career field?
Internship
Reference
Interview
Resume
Which documents would be helpful for contacting employers to apply for a job? (Select the best answer)
Cover letter, Resume, Portfolios
Reference, Interview, Job history
Educational background, Interview, Reference
Sports certificate, School report card, Hobby list
What does a resume typically include?
Key information about yourself and your qualifications
A list of your favorite foods
A letter to your friend
A collection of art supplies
What is the main purpose of a cover letter?
To introduce yourself to the hiring manager
To list your favorite sports
To show your art skills
To describe your family
Which career related documents would be helpful for contacting employers to apply for a job?
(select all that apply)
Cover Letter
Resume
Portfolio
University Class Schedule
