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Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 9mins
Which is true of an effective resume?
It includes many details; the longer the resume, the better
It works for every job application, so you don't need multiple resumes
It uses key words and has a simple design
It features your photograph
If you want to build work experience directly after high school, you could...
Take an online college course
Attend a four-year college
Find an apprenticeship
Volunteer once a year
All of the following are effective ways to use social media to find and land a job, EXCEPT...
Network with other people in your industry
Keep your posts and information professional
Follow companies and organizations in your desired field
Criticize your current job to help network & find a new one
A resume should include all of the following, EXCEPT
Rationale for why you quit a previous job
Your previous employment experience & responsibilities
A highlight of your education experience
Your contact information
Which question would be appropriate to ask during a job interview?
Can you describe the requirements of this position?
Do you think you are going to hire me?
What will my salary be?
How many vacation and sick days am I allowed?
Your cover letter should be one page in length and include...
Two long paragraphs
Benefits you hope to get with this job
Your high school and college GPA, no matter what they are
Descriptions of your strongest qualifications for the job
What is the difference between soft skills and hard skills?
Hard skills are easily measurable; soft skills are "people skills"
Hard skills are more advanced than soft skills
In job postings, hard skills are "required" and soft skills are "preferred"
Soft skills are less important to employers because they're not technical
How are your resume and cover letter related?
Both should be handwritten detailed documents
Your cover letter highlights your personality and interest in the position, your resume is work history only
A cover letter includes entire work history, resume does not
Both include your signature to signify they're legitimate
Direct deposit is beneficial because...
You are less likely to bounce checks
Your net pay is higher
You can automatically split money into multiple accounts
You endorse your paycheck for security
What form is NOT typically completed when you start a new job?
Form W-2
Form I-9
Benefit forms
Form W-4
What should you do when attending a career fair?
Give a 5-minute personal pitch so recruiters remember you
Bring gifts to give to recruiters
Write a follow-up email to each recruiter
Drop off your resume at each table; recruiters don't have time to talk
Which of the following is true about a college education?
College is the only way to get a stable, high paying job
College grads have higher lifetime earnings on average than HS grads
College grads have a higher rate of unemployment
More education is related to lower unemployment
A pre-tax employer sponsored retirement program is called...
Traditional IRA
Roth IRA
Mutual Fund
401(k)
Why would you ask for an informational interview?
To learn more about why a job rejected you.
To negotiate your salary offer
To learn more about a career or industry
To improve your chances of getting hired
Soft skills are a valuable skill set to have. All of the following are soft skills EXCEPT...
Speaking multiple languages
Creativity
Responsibility
Critical thinking
When asking for a raise, you should...
Prepare evidence of your contributions to the company
Ask for 50% higher than the average market rate
Provide detailed information on your personal finances
Threaten to leave the company
Each of these is a good way to prepare for an interview EXCEPT...
Research the company
Research common responsibilities and average salary of the role
Memorize scripted answers to common interview questions
Plan questions to ask
