WorksheetsIntroduction/Formulas for Success
Total questions: 54
Worksheet time: 27mins
Which of the following is true of high school electives?
They should allow for leisure time
They can be taken less seriously than other classes
They should strengthen your transcript
They do not matter after graduation
Which type of degree is offered by community and junior colleges?
Associate degree
Master’s degree
Bachelor’s degree
Doctoral degree
Which of the following is the term used to describe activities falling outside of the normal, required curriculum of school?
Extraneous activities
Extracurricular activities
Supplementary activities
Copious activities
Which of the following is NOT one of the provided tips for building good relationships with mentors?
Set aside time to evaluate what you have learned from the relationship
Develop idealistic expectations for the relationship
Express your gratitude to have the relationship
Get to know one another
Which of the following is a type of financial support option Student can apply for when preparing to go to college or trade schools?
Bonus
Grant
Compensation
Rebate
Employability skills are sometimes called which of the following?
Personality skills
Academic skills
People skills
Soft skills
Being engaged in communication and showing others you care about a conversation requires which of the following?
Participation in extracurricular activities
Putting yourself in someone else’s shoes
Using body language, eye contact and facial expressions
Thinking “outside of the box”
Which of the following requires knowledge and understanding of the organization’s goals and available resources?
Teamwork
Planning
Initiative
Flexibility
Which of the following can help to improve teamwork skills?
Keeping a schedule
Developing a process
Participating in extracurricular activities
Thinking “outside of the box”
Jarrod has gotten a job as a cashier at a retail store. He notices the fitting rooms are messy, so he cleans them and puts the clothes away when he is not busy. Even though this is not part of his job description and his manager did not ask him to clean the fitting rooms, this is an example of Jarrod demonstrating which of the following?
Initiative
Communication skills
Problem solving
Planning skills
Which of the following does NOT contribute to determining a person’s lifestyle?
Culture
Values
Gender
Work habits
Emotional, mental and physical exhaustion caused by overloading is known as which of the following?
Burnout
Crash
Breakpoint
Contusion
Planning for the future requires thought, research, evaluation and sometimes, which of the following?
Money
Teamwork
Adjustment
A job
When developing a career plan, you should NOT do which of the following?
Expand on past goals
List strengths and weaknesses
Identify alternative plans
Compare yourself to others
The ongoing, voluntary pursuit of knowledge is known as which of the following?
Active discovery
Lifelong learning
Constant acquisition
Curious mastery
A portfolio should demonstrate which of the following?
Your level of education and training
Your abilities, strengths and interests
Your family history and familiarity with a place
Your struggles and weaknesses
Tyson has decided he wants to be trained and certified in cosmetology. Which type of institution of higher learning could provide him with this?
Community college
University
College
Technical school
Which of the following is the term used to describe the level to which someone is likely to gain employment and be successful in a career?
Work-life balance
Flexibility
Employability
Morale
Which of the following is NOT an employability skill?
Ethical behavior
Teamwork
Technology knowledge
Sales
Which of the following describes mannerisms?
Style of speaking or behaving
Dressing appropriately
Values and standards
Working effectively with others
Which of the following is a leadership skill?
Breaking new ground
Creating problems
Treating everyone fairly
None of the answers are correct
Productive work habits are choices to work smart every day through consistent behavior, resulting in increased productivity.
True
False
Which of the following is a way to exhibit professionalism?
Certifications
Passive listening
Technology
Speech
Which of the following is considered the most important skill in the workplace?
Effective communications
Knowledge of technology
Certifications or licensures
Leadership strategies
Which type of employment is defined as employment which can be terminated by the employer or employee at any time with or without reason?
At-will employment
Contract employmen
Temporary employment
Full-time employment
It is estimated what percentage of jobs are filled through networking?
40 percent
55 percent
70 percent
85 percent
Which of the following accurately defines networking?
The act of promoting and selling yourself to potential employers
The process of building and utilizing beneficial, professional relationships
The process of finding or becoming aware of job opportunities which are not advertised or publicized
The act of summarizing skills and abilities in order to display how you are qualified for a position
Job opportunities which are NOT publicized or advertised are known as which of the following?
The secret job market
The unknown job market
The invisible job market
The hidden job market
Which of the following is a valuable starting point, but should NOT be used as your sole resource for job searching?
Career fairs
Networking
Newspaper advertisements
The internet
Which of the following best describes a career fair?
Event in which job candidates compete in games and challenges to win jobs
Event in which businesses gather to negotiate trade practices
Event in which employers and potential employees meet and network
Event in which counselors and advisors offer career advice to job seekers
Which type of employment hires at specific times of the year or for a specific project?
Contract employment
Part-time employment
Seasonal or temporary emplyment
Full-time employment
Employment early in life can expose individuals to __________.
New environments
New people
New experiences
All choices are correct
Websites such as monster.com and careerbuilder.com allow individuals to do which of the following?
Apply for jobs
Search job postings
Compare openings at multiple companies
All choices are correct
Having personal contacts at a job gives an applicant little to no advantages and will NOT cause them to stand out.
True
False
Which of the following is typically the first section of a job application?
Education and work experience
Job-related questions
References
Personal Informatio
Which of the following is an example of an email address which is NOT appropriate for use on a job application?
Marco is filling out a job application for a part-time food service job. The application asks him to list his expected pay amount, but Marco does not know a typical amount and does not want to risk asking for too much or too little. Which of the following choices is recommended for Marco?
He should leave the space blank
He should write “anything”
He should write “negotiable”
He should write “do not know”
Which of the following questions can legally be asked on a job application?
What is your marital status
In which country or countries do you have citizenship
During which holidays will you require off-time
Are you at least 18 years of age
If a question on a job application does NOT apply to you, which of the following is suggested?
Leave it blank
Fill in the space with an asterisk (*)
Fill the space with a dash or “n/a”
Write why the question does not apply to you
When submitting a filled-out job application in person, which of the following is suggested?
Ask to speak to the hiring manager
Show the person your career portfolio
Attach a copy of your career plan
Request an on-the-spot interview
If your name is NOT available for your email address, try adding __________ after your name.
A middle initial or numbers
A funny word or numbers
An emoji or your star sign
A middle initial or a funny word
Always use black or __________ pens on job applications.
Red
Purple
Blue
Pink
Adding which of the following to a job application is an employer’s way of discouraging lies and exaggerations?
Email address
Phone number
Home address
Signatures
Online job applications follow the same guidelines as traditional applications.
True
False
Which of the following is the only time you might NOT need a cover letter?
When you are submitting your résumé in response to a newspaper ad
When you are submitting your résumé via email
When you are submitting your résumé in person at a networking event
When you are submitting your résumé through a recruiter
A cover letter should NOT be which of the following?
Concise
Generic
Confident
Passionate
The first paragraph of a cover letter does NOT need to do which of the following?
Identify the position of interest
Outline reasons you are right for the position
Emphasize your excitement and passion
Include your contact information
Which of the following is the main function of the second paragraph of a cover letter?
To make yourself desirable
To arrange a time for an interview
To describe your personality
To praise and flatter the reader
The final paragraph of a cover letter does NOT need to do which of the following?
Indicate a follow-up time and method
Outline reasons you are right for the position
Refer the reader to your résumé
Include your contact information
Which of the following is the most preferred way to address the recipient of a cover letter?
Dear Hiring Manager
To whom it may concern
To Mr. or Ms. Taylor Johnson
Dear Dr. Johns
Which of the following is NOT a tip included in the presentation for making a cover letter distinct and effective?
Use generic letters or letter templates found online
Avoid overusing “I” and vary sentence structure
Proofread your cover letter carefully
Be direct rather than passive in sentence structure
If you are signing your name at the end of your cover letter, there is no need to type your name below the signature.
True
False
Which of the following is a professional closing for a cover letter?
Love
XOXO
Sincerely
THX
If an employer does NOT request a cover letter, including one is the safe thing to do.
True
False
