Question 1

You should take your personality into account when deciding on a career.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Which word does NOT describe today's economy?

Accepted Answer

A)  nationalized 
B)  without boundaries 
C)  innovative 
D)  social 
A)  nationalized 
B)  without boundaries 
C)  innovative 
D)  social A

Question 3

Marine scientist would be an ideal occupation for a person in which category?

Accepted Answer

A)  realistic 
B)  social 
C)  investigative 
D)  conventional 
A)  realistic 
B)  social 
C)  investigative 
D)  conventional C

Question 4

What should be included when creating an online portfolio?

Accepted Answer

A)  your social media accounts 
B)  mistakes you've learned from in the past 
C)  your phone number 
D)  visually interesting photos and videos 
A)  your social media accounts 
B)  mistakes you've learned from in the past 
C)  your phone number 
D)  visually interesting photos and videos

Question 5

The ability to communicate verbally with persons inside and outside an organization is an important attribute that employers seek in new graduates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Do you think that the current economy is favorable to students who will be graduating from college over the next few years? Why or why not? Include examples in your response.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary but should i

Question 7

Which is NOT a benefit of on-campus employment?

Accepted Answer

A)  flexible work schedules 
B)  increased likelihood of graduating 
C)  connecting with instructors and administrators 
D)  higher wages compared with an off-campus job 
A)  flexible work schedules 
B)  increased likelihood of graduating 
C)  connecting with instructors and administrators 
D)  higher wages compared with an off-campus job

Question 8

Which statement about marketing yourself is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Marketing yourself is about establishing yourself on campus. 
B)  You should wait until you need a job to start marketing yourself. 
C)  You must take control of your own image. 
D)  Creating a brand for yourself is a personal responsibility. 
A)  Marketing yourself is about establishing yourself on campus. 
B)  You should wait until you need a job to start marketing yourself. 
C)  You must take control of your own image. 
D)  Creating a brand for yourself is a personal responsibility.

Question 9

Sketch an outline for your online portfolio. Explain what you would include and why.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary but should include a s

Question 10

Name the six Holland personality and career types.

Accepted Answer

The six Holland personality an

Question 11

Working more than twenty hours per week should not interfere with college success.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Compare the benefits of working part-time on-campus versus those of part-time working off-campus while in college. Consider your personal situation and career goals. How would you decide which is best for you?

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary but should include ben

Question 13

Identify five strategies that will help you investigate and decide on your career. Determine which ones you are most likely to try and explain why.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary; possible answers incl

Question 14

The ability to identify problems and their solutions by combining information from different sources and considering options is an example of a critical-thinking and problem-solving skill.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

From which opportunity are you MOST likely to gain professional experience that will help you move toward your career goals?

Accepted Answer

A)  a job or an internship in a field closely tied to what you are studying 
B)  employment or volunteer work in any field, as long as it requires using computer skills 
C)  an on-campus position assisting the department you are majoring in 
D)  any job at a company you are interested in, even if it is a position not related to your field of study 
A)  a job or an internship in a field closely tied to what you are studying 
B)  employment or volunteer work in any field, as long as it requires using computer skills 
C)  an on-campus position assisting the department you are majoring in 
D)  any job at a company you are interested in, even if it is a position not related to your field of study

Question 16

The best place to start looking for off-campus jobs is your campus career center.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Where can you get help addressing your cover letter to the right person?

Accepted Answer

A)  your online portfolio 
B)  the financial aid office 
C)  the career center and Internet 
D)  your advisor or a professor 
A)  your online portfolio 
B)  the financial aid office 
C)  the career center and Internet 
D)  your advisor or a professor

Question 18

Which statement about your first job is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  A college degree guarantees employment. 
B)  Your first job is seldom your dream job. 
C)  Your career choice is a major, permanent decision. 
D)  Your employer will control your career development. 
A)  A college degree guarantees employment. 
B)  Your first job is seldom your dream job. 
C)  Your career choice is a major, permanent decision. 
D)  Your employer will control your career development.

Question 19

Which is a kind of experiential learning?

Accepted Answer

A)  networking 
B)  self-exploration 
C)  service-learning 
D)  aptitude 
A)  networking 
B)  self-exploration 
C)  service-learning 
D)  aptitude

Question 20

If you don't have employment experience related to the position you are applying for, you should use the chronological format to prepare your résumé.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

You should take your personality into account when deciding on a career.

Which word does NOT describe today's economy?

Marine scientist would be an ideal occupation for a person in which category?

What should be included when creating an online portfolio?

The ability to communicate verbally with persons inside and outside an organization is an important attribute that employers seek in new graduates.

Do you think that the current economy is favorable to students who will be graduating from college over the next few years? Why or why not? Include examples in your response.

Which is NOT a benefit of on-campus employment?

Which statement about marketing yourself is FALSE?

Sketch an outline for your online portfolio. Explain what you would include and why.

Name the six Holland personality and career types.

Working more than twenty hours per week should not interfere with college success.

Compare the benefits of working part-time on-campus versus those of part-time working off-campus while in college. Consider your personal situation and career goals. How would you decide which is best for you?

Identify five strategies that will help you investigate and decide on your career. Determine which ones you are most likely to try and explain why.

The ability to identify problems and their solutions by combining information from different sources and considering options is an example of a critical-thinking and problem-solving skill.

From which opportunity are you MOST likely to gain professional experience that will help you move toward your career goals?

The best place to start looking for off-campus jobs is your campus career center.

Where can you get help addressing your cover letter to the right person?

Which statement about your first job is true?

Which is a kind of experiential learning?

If you don't have employment experience related to the position you are applying for, you should use the chronological format to prepare your résumé.

Taking the First Step

Cultivating Motivation, Resilience, and Emotional Intelligence

Managing Your Time

Learning and Thinking in College

Getting the Most Out of Class

Reading to Learn

Taking Exams and Tests

Developing Information Literacy and Communication Skills

Connecting With Others in a Diverse World

Managing Money

Staying Healthy

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Exam 9: Considering Majors and Careers

You should take your personality into account when deciding on a career.

Which word does NOT describe today's economy?

Marine scientist would be an ideal occupation for a person in which category?

What should be included when creating an online portfolio?

The ability to communicate verbally with persons inside and outside an organization is an important attribute that employers seek in new graduates.

Do you think that the current economy is favorable to students who will be graduating from college over the next few years? Why or why not? Include examples in your response.

Which is NOT a benefit of on-campus employment?

Which statement about marketing yourself is FALSE?

Sketch an outline for your online portfolio. Explain what you would include and why.

Name the six Holland personality and career types.

Working more than twenty hours per week should not interfere with college success.

Compare the benefits of working part-time on-campus versus those of part-time working off-campus while in college. Consider your personal situation and career goals. How would you decide which is best for you?

Identify five strategies that will help you investigate and decide on your career. Determine which ones you are most likely to try and explain why.

The ability to identify problems and their solutions by combining information from different sources and considering options is an example of a critical-thinking and problem-solving skill.

From which opportunity are you MOST likely to gain professional experience that will help you move toward your career goals?

The best place to start looking for off-campus jobs is your campus career center.

Where can you get help addressing your cover letter to the right person?

Which statement about your first job is true?

Which is a kind of experiential learning?

If you don't have employment experience related to the position you are applying for, you should use the chronological format to prepare your résumé.

Taking the First Step

Cultivating Motivation, Resilience, and Emotional Intelligence

Managing Your Time

Learning and Thinking in College

Getting the Most Out of Class

Reading to Learn

Taking Exams and Tests

Developing Information Literacy and Communication Skills

Connecting With Others in a Diverse World

Managing Money

Staying Healthy

Filters