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Understanding Career Search Terms

Total questions: 22

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which career related documents would be helpful for contacting employers to apply for a job?

(select all that apply)

a)

Cover Letter

b)

Resume

c)

Portfolio

d)

University Class Schedule

2.

What is a job application?

a)

A document that lists your hobbies

b)

A form that allows potential employers to learn more about how you are qualified for a certain position

c)

A letter from your friend

d)

A list of your favorite companies

3.

What does job history refer to?

a)

The record of your favorite jobs

b)

The record of jobs that you have held at previous companies

c)

The list of jobs you want in the future

d)

The record of your school grades

4.

What is meant by educational background?

a)

The record of your sports achievements

b)

The record of courses, degrees or certifications that are related to the job you are seeking

c)

The list of your favorite teachers

d)

The record of your job interviews

5.

Who is a reference in a career search?

a)

A person who is familiar with your talents, skills, and performance in your chosen career

b)

A person you met at a party

c)

A random person from your neighborhood

d)

A celebrity

6.

What is a cover letter?

a)

A document that serves as your introduction to the hiring manager at the company

b)

A list of your favorite books

c)

A letter to your friend

d)

A document listing your grades

7.

What is a resume?

a)

A document that will tell any prospective employer key information about yourself and your qualifications for an open position in their company

b)

A list of your favorite movies

c)

A letter to your parents

d)

A document about your hobbies

8.

What is a portfolio in the context of career search?

a)

A collection of documents or images that showcase your career experience

b)

A folder of your school assignments

c)

A list of your friends

d)

A collection of recipes

9.

What is an interview?

a)

A meeting between an employer and a job applicant

b)

A conversation with your friend

c)

A group project at school

d)

A sports event

10.

What is an internship?

a)

A job held by a student who wants to gain experience in a career field

b)

A full-time job for adults

c)

A volunteer position at a pet shelter

d)

A school club

11.

Which document serves as your introduction to the hiring manager?

a)

Resume

b)

Cover letter

c)

Portfolio

d)

Reference letter

12.

Which document provides key information about yourself and your qualifications for a job?

a)

Portfolio

b)

Resume

c)

Reference

d)

Interview

13.

Which of the following is a collection of documents or images that showcase your career experience?

a)

Resume

b)

Portfolio

c)

Cover letter

d)

Job application

14.

Who can be a reference for your job application?

a)

Someone familiar with your talents, skills, and performance in your chosen career

b)

A stranger

c)

A celebrity you admire

d)

A classmate you just met

15.

Which of the following is NOT typically included in your educational background?

a)

Courses related to the job

b)

Degrees or certifications

c)

Your favorite TV shows

d)

School diplomas

16.

Which of the following is a meeting between an employer and a job applicant?

a)

Interview

b)

Internship

c)

Portfolio

d)

Resume

17.

Which document is used to apply for a job and provides information about your qualifications?

a)

Job application

b)

Reference letter

c)

School report card

d)

Sports certificate

18.

Which of the following is a job held by a student to gain experience in a career field?

a)

Internship

b)

Reference

c)

Interview

d)

Resume

19.

Which documents would be helpful for contacting employers to apply for a job? (Select the best answer)

a)

Cover letter, Resume, Portfolios

b)

Reference, Interview, Job history

c)

Educational background, Interview, Reference

d)

Sports certificate, School report card, Hobby list

20.

What does a resume typically include?

a)

Key information about yourself and your qualifications

b)

A list of your favorite foods

c)

A letter to your friend

d)

A collection of art supplies

21.

What is the main purpose of a cover letter?

a)

To introduce yourself to the hiring manager

b)

To list your favorite sports

c)

To show your art skills

d)

To describe your family

22.

Which career related documents would be helpful for contacting employers to apply for a job?

(select all that apply)

a)

Cover Letter

b)

Resume

c)

Portfolio

d)

University Class Schedule