Worksheets8) Prepare for Success Unit Review
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 19mins
Even if you’ve never had a job, you can still create a strong ______ by including volunteer work, school activities, and your best skills.
Resume
College essay
Transcript
Interview
Anthony applied for a summer ______ to learn more about working in a hospital. He won't get paid.
Internship
Interview
A.P. courses
Honors course
Elijah practiced his ______ by helping classmates during a group project and listening carefully to others' ideas.
Soft skills
Hard skills
Professionalism
Elevator pitch
______ include sports, clubs, music, volunteering, and other activities outside of class.
Extracurriculars
A.P. courses
Honors course
I.B. course
Before a job ______, it’s a good idea to research the company and prepare answers to common questions.
Interview
College admissions
College essay
Elevator pitch
On her resume, Emma listed ______ like coding and using video editing software.
Hard skills
Soft skills
Professionalism
Extracurriculars
Your ______ is the average of your grades across all your classes.
GPA
Transcript
College admissions
Honors course
At the job fair, Jordan gave a quick ______ to the manager to explain why she’d be a great fit for the job.
Elevator pitch
Interview
College essay
Resume
A(n) ______ includes a list of your courses, grades, and test scores from high school.
Transcript
Resume
GPA
College admissions
After working hard in her science class, Mia asked her teacher for a(n) ______ to include in her college application.
Recommendation letter
College essay
Resume
Transcript
How is a high school transcript different from a report card?
A transcript only includes your best grades; a report card includes all of them
A transcript includes all of high school; a report card covers one term
A transcript is not used for college applications; a report card is
A transcript includes your attendance; a report card does not
Which actions would help strengthen a college application? Select all that apply.
A glowing recommendation letter from a teacher
Volunteering as an editor for the high school yearbook
Joining a robotics club
Being captain of the soccer team
Match Honors course with the correct definition. Choose the best description of an Honors course from the three options provided.
Advanced courses that end with a test scored from 1-5. Colleges may offer credit for high scores
Advanced courses resulting in a specific type of diploma; more international colleges accept these credits, and some will let you skip an entire year
Advanced versions of high school classes that also provide more weight towards a GPA
Match A.P. Course with the correct definition. Choose the best description of an A.P. Course from the three options provided.
Advanced courses that end with a test scored from 1 – 5 . Colleges may offer credit for high scores
Advanced courses resulting in a specific type of diploma; more international colleges accept these credits, and some will let you skip an entire year
Advanced versions of high school classes that also provide more weight towards a GPA
Maya has never had a formal job. What could she still include on her resume?
Volunteer work, school clubs or leadership roles, and relevant skills
A handwritten personal story instead of sections
The purpose of a resume is to highlight your skills, experiences, and accomplishments when applying for a job. Choose True or False.
True
False
Identify whether Leadership is a soft skill or hard skill.
Soft skill
Hard skill
Identify whether Video editing is a soft skill or hard skill.
Soft skill
Hard skill
For a cashier at a grocery store, which pairing best lists one soft skill and one hard skill needed for the job?
Patience; knitting
Communication; operating a point‑of‑sale register
Ear for good music; good math skills
Which of the following is considered a soft skill that can help you succeed in a team environment?
Programming
Typing speed
Communication
Data analysis
True or False: Hard skills are typically learned through formal education or training, while soft skills are developed through personal experiences.
True
False
Which document would you most likely submit to a college to show your academic achievements over four years?
Elevator pitch
Recommendation letter
Resume
Transcript
Which of the following is an example of an extracurricular activity?
Completing a transcript
Writing a college essay
Taking an A.P. course
Volunteering at a local shelter
True or False: A resume should include both your hard skills and soft skills to give employers a complete picture of your abilities.
False
True
Which document would you use to quickly introduce yourself and your strengths to a potential employer in less than a minute?
Resume
Recommendation letter
Transcript
Elevator pitch
What should you NOT wear to a job interview?
A watch
Polished shoes
Clothing slightly dressier than what you'd wear on the job
Lots of perfume and aftershave
When asked about your previous employer...
tell the truth no matter what.
never say anything negative about them.
say "N/A".
What should you NOT wear to a job interview
Watch
Ripped jeans
Smart clothes
Clean shirt
Within 2-3 days after the interview:
Call the employer and ask if you got the job
Send a thank-you letter or email
Follow the hiring manager on social media
Take out a loan since you will be getting the job anyway
When should you arrive to an interview?
1 hour early
5-10 minutes late
10-15 minutes early
1 hour late
Plagiarism is using someone's ideas or words without giving them credit.
True
False
Copying and pasting without citing the source is plagiarism.
True
False
If you want to use someone's exact words, you DON'T have to use quotation marks as long as you cite them.
True - citing the source is enough documentation for a direct quote
False - you only need quotation marks as documentation for a direct quote
False - you need to use quotation marks AND cite the source for a direct quote
When you paraphrase (put something in your own words), you don't have to cite your source.
True
False
If you ACCIDENTALLY forget to cite your source, it's still considered plagiarism.
True
False
Paying someone to write a paper for you is NOT plagiarism.
True
Fasle
Consequences for plagiarism increase as you get older.
True
False
It's not plagiarism if my friend lets me copy their homework.
True
False
A student submitted an essay he wrote in a different class for a history class assignment. What kind of plagiarism is this?
Direct Plagiarism
Self Plagiarism
Accidental Plagiarism
Paraphrasing plagiarism
