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Careers and Interview Skills-Summative

Total questions: 60

Worksheet time: 40mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What are some qualities that employers want? Select all that apply.

a)

being tall

b)

trustworthy

c)

punctual

d)

reliable

2.

Which of the following is NOT one of the suggested strategies for preparing for your job interview?

a)

Conduct research on the company/ industry.

b)

Prepare answers to possible interview questions.

c)

Gather key resources such as extra resumes and reference list to take with you.

d)

Research salaries so you can ask about salary and benefits at the beginning of the interview.

3.

How should you dress for an interview?

a)

Neat and professional

b)

Casual

c)

Boots and Overalls

d)

Jeans and a T-Shirt

4.
How early should you be to a job interview? 
a)
2-3 min.
b)
5-10 min.
c)
10-15 min.
d)
None of these
5.
Why should you bring extra copies of your resume and cover letter?
a)
You should not bring extra copies
b)
Because you want to show off to the interviewers
c)
In case you never sent it to them in the first place
d)
In case there are more people interviewing you, you can offer it to them
6.

Offer the interviewer a firm ____________.

a)

handshake

b)

look

c)

slap

d)

Nothing, sit down to begin the interview

7.

What are the three most important keys to success in interviews?

a)

Good perfume/ cologne, nice smile, fresh breath

b)

Making eye contact, showing enthusiasm, speaking clearly

c)

Good posture, nice hair, friendly approach

8.

When an employer asks a question what should you do first?

a)

Say the first thing that comes to mind

b)

Think before you speak to provide a well throughout answer

c)

Sit in silence for 5 minutes to develop the best possible answer

d)

Avoid the question and try to move on

9.

True or False.

It is acceptable to badmouth your former employer during an interview.

a)

True

b)

False

10.
If you had issues with a previous boss or co-worker, and they ask you why you didn't get along, what would be an appropriate answer? 
a)
"They wanted me to do too much."
b)
"Our leadership styles just did not match up."
c)
"I disagreed with what they wanted most of the time."
d)
"They didn't know what they were doing, so I tried to correct them."
11.

Why should you ask questions during the interview?

a)

It shows you are really interested in the job.

b)

It shows you are friendly.

c)

It shows you are picky.

12.

As soon as you get back from the job interview, you should:

a)

Put your feet up and relax, knowing you did a great interview.

b)

Spend hours kicking yourself for some poor answers you gave.

c)

Immediately send thank you letters to each person who interviewed you.

d)

Quit your current job in anticipation of a new job offer.

13.
If they ask you "Do you have any questions for us?" what would be a good question to ask? 
a)
"If hired, how many days would I be allowed to call in sick?"
b)
"If hired, what would expect of me in the first few months?"
c)
"How much do you pay?"
d)
Just say no questions. 
14.

True or False

When you disagree with an employer, or coworker it is important to respect their point of view

a)

True

b)

False

15.
  __________are the only way colleges, employers, and others in positions of authority can objectively measure your performance.
a)
Grades
b)
Rumors
c)
Interviews
d)
Guesses
16.
It is never too early to explore some career options.
a)
True
b)
False
17.
school activities people do in addition to attending school classes
a)
extracurricular
b)
resume
c)
supervise
18.

The ability to perform a task based on training and experience.

a)

Ability

b)

Job

c)

Series

d)

Skill

19.

Full-time job

a)

An individual's favorite activities

b)

A job that requires at least 40 hours of work each week

c)

Skill that an individual has already developed

d)

employing measures to obtain or accomplish

20.
When you put off doing or deciding to do something, you________.
a)
a. prioritize
b)
b. plan
c)
c. Return to school
d)
d. procrastinate
21.

A collection of information about oneself

a)

Career Portfolio

b)

Goals

c)

Special Interest

d)

Transferable Skills

22.
When you present to an audience you should...
a)
Look at audience
b)
Look at screen
c)
Look at floor
d)
Look outside
23.
What are the two most common ways to apply for a job?
a)
In person, Online
b)
At school, on TikTok
c)
By mail, Drive-thru
d)
Making a wish, Hoping a lot
24.
Which of these is a common website used to find jobs?
a)
Indeed
b)
Amazon
c)
CNN
d)
MrMansour.com
25.
Which of these is a quality employers WANT?
a)
On Time
b)
Late
c)
Lazy
d)
Argumentative
26.
Which of these is a quality employers DON'T WANT?
a)
Blames others
b)
Compliments others
c)
Helps others
d)
Is kind to others
27.
If responding to an employer in an email, what should you do first?
a)
Introduce yourself
b)
Make a polite request
c)
Sign off with sincerely or thanks for your time
d)
Say you are frustrated
28.
If responding to an employer in an email, what should you do at the end of your email?
a)
Introduce yourself
b)
Make a polite request
c)
Sign off with sincerely or thanks for your time
d)
Say you are frustrated
29.
Which of these questions is an employer most likely to ask you?
a)
What are your weaknesses?
b)
Tell me about your dog.
c)
Who is your favorite super-hero?
d)
What is your best friend's name?
30.
If an employer asks about your weaknesses, a good way to respond is...
a)
"Something I'm working on is..."
b)
"I'm really bad at..."
c)
"The worst thing I do is..."
d)
"I just can't get along with others"
31.
What path would you take to if you did not go to college and wanted to be an electrician or plumber?
a)
Apprenticeship
b)
Associates Degree
c)
Bachelors Degree
d)
Masters Degree
32.
Which degree only requires 2 years to get (and no previous college)?
a)
Apprenticeship
b)
Associates Degree
c)
Bachelors Degree
d)
Masters Degree
33.
Which degree requires 2 years to get if you have already graduated from college?
a)
Apprenticeship
b)
Associates Degree
c)
Bachelors Degree
d)
Masters Degree
34.
Which degree usually takes 4 years to get?
a)
Apprenticeship
b)
Associates Degree
c)
Bachelors Degree
d)
Masters Degree
35.
One of the first things to do to prepare for a job interview is to
a)
plan how to spend your first paycheck.
b)
ask for a formal offer letter.
c)
send a follow-up letter.
d)
research the company.
36.
What is the best definition of a "Career"?
a)
A bunch of jobs a person had
b)
A list of education and skills
c)
A person's path through learning, work & other experiences.
d)
A summary of work experiences
37.
Taking a quiz to discover skills & interests will help identify career options.
a)
true
b)
false
38.
A person who can give you a reference for a job can be a
a)
Friends
b)
Parents
c)
Teachers
d)
Cousins
39.
Something you LOVE to do:
a)
Skill
b)
Talent
c)
Passion
d)
Effort
40.
Post Secondary Education includes:
a)
college or university
b)
middle school
c)
elementary school
d)
high school
41.
Tasks of a job are the same as:
a)
job description
b)
job responsibilities
c)
working environment
d)
job outlook
42.

You can take college classes in high school.

a)

True

b)

False

43.

Your digital footprint can affect your admission to college.

a)

True

b)

False

44.

____ give you fantastic experience in the working world and show employers that you can 'hit the ground running'.

a)

Unemployment

b)

A Levels

c)

Degrees

d)

Apprenticeships

45.

Which of the following would be appropriate pants to wear to an interview?

a)
b)
c)
d)
46.

Which of the following is an interview question?

a)

What is your favorite color?

b)

How many pets do you have?

c)

What is your biggest fear?

d)

Tell me about a time you had a problem and how you solved it?

47.
All of the following are reasonable methods to limit student debt and pay for college EXCEPT
a)
Apply for a grant
b)
Gambling
c)
Work-study programs
d)
Scholarships
48.
All of the following are great ideas for interviews EXCEPT
a)
talking as much as possible. 
b)
researching the company ahead of time. 
c)
arriving on time. 
d)
following up with a thank you. 
49.
Which of the following would be a career in the Health Science career cluster?
a)
School Counselor
b)
Travel Agent
c)
Pharmacist
d)
Physicist
50.
If you are interested in being an electrician and have an interest in working with your hands, then you should follow the ___ career cluster.
a)
Agriculture
b)
Health Sciences
c)
Finance
d)
Architecture & Construction
51.

Every business has to have a good ______________________ plan to advertise and promote their business.

a)

treatment

b)

transitional

c)

marketing

d)

vocational

52.

A sector is...

a)

a therapist.

b)

a receptionist at a business.

c)

a field or area of work.

d)

an entrepreneur.

53.
People who can provide information about you and your work habits are:
a)
Friends
b)
Acquaintances
c)
Siblings
d)
References
54.

chances to start/improve your career

a)

career move

b)

career opportunities

c)

career ladder

55.

ideas you have for your future career

a)

career path

b)

career move

c)

career plan

56.

an action you take to progress in your career

a)

career opportunity

b)

career move

c)

career plan

57.
2. Hospitality and Tourism includes services for people who are traveling.
a)
a. True
b)
b. False
58.
9.  Finance means managing your money.
a)
a.  True
b)
b. False
59.

I need to know exactly what I want to be when I grow up.

a)

True

b)

False

60.

Once I decide on a career, I have to stay in that career forever.

a)

True

b)

False

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