Question 1

Which occupational category on O*NET OnLine focuses on occupations that are new and are expected to grow rapidly in the next several years?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bright Outlook 
B)  Green Economy Sector 
C)  STEM Disciplines 
D)  Job Zone 
A)  Bright Outlook 
B)  Green Economy Sector 
C)  STEM Disciplines 
D)  Job Zone A

Question 2

Think of a problem or situation that you have experienced, perhaps a challenge you encountered in a part-time job or working with a group on a class project. How would you explain this example to a potential employer? Be sure to touch upon the problem, the actions you took, the results, and the knowledge you gained.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary depending on student experiences, but student responses should model a response that would be given in an interview. Students should describe the situation briefly and explain how they handled it. Students should be sure to draw upon specific skills that might be desirable, such as communication, teamwork, and conflict resolution. Next, students should explain how they feel they benefited from the experience and how it added to their skillset.

Question 3

A cover letter is more important than a résumé and is much harder to write well.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

The process of making a career choice begins with

Accepted Answer

A)  going to your first job interview. 
B)  writing a résumé and cover letter. 
C)  creating a career plan. 
D)  identifying job openings. 
A)  going to your first job interview. 
B)  writing a résumé and cover letter. 
C)  creating a career plan. 
D)  identifying job openings.

Question 5

List four steps to take when creating a career plan.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary but should include fou

Question 6

What is the first step to doing industry research?

Accepted Answer

A)  identify companies of interest within a larger industry 
B)  figure out what industries interest you 
C)  research individual employers of interest 
D)  determine your desired role in your chosen industry 
A)  identify companies of interest within a larger industry 
B)  figure out what industries interest you 
C)  research individual employers of interest 
D)  determine your desired role in your chosen industry

Question 7

Sara has scheduled an interview for an administrative position at a local hospital. She has mapped out the route to the hospital, gathered copies of her résumé and cover letter, and practiced answering common interview questions. Which strategy will help Sara make a positive impression on the interviewer?

Accepted Answer

A)  arrive five minutes later than the scheduled time 
B)  dress in casual attire 
C)  send a follow-up email thanking the interviewer 
D)  show disinterest in the position 
A)  arrive five minutes later than the scheduled time 
B)  dress in casual attire 
C)  send a follow-up email thanking the interviewer 
D)  show disinterest in the position

Question 8

Marketing yourself is about

Accepted Answer

A)  developing a presence at your college and within your industry. 
B)  writing the perfect résumé and cover letter. 
C)  establishing a career plan that will eventually lead to your dream job. 
D)  finding out about job openings that are not publicly posted. 
A)  developing a presence at your college and within your industry. 
B)  writing the perfect résumé and cover letter. 
C)  establishing a career plan that will eventually lead to your dream job. 
D)  finding out about job openings that are not publicly posted.

Question 9

Lerato has been searching for a job and recently read an ad for a position at a company that he wants to work for. His résumé has already been written, reviewed, and revised, but he needs to craft an effective cover letter. What should Lerato do when writing his cover letter?

Accepted Answer

A)  focus on how the job would fit into his long-term career plan 
B)  address it "to whom it may concern" 
C)  remember his computer's spell check will catch any errors in spelling and grammar 
D)  explain how his education and experience would benefit the company 
A)  focus on how the job would fit into his long-term career plan 
B)  address it "to whom it may concern" 
C)  remember his computer's spell check will catch any errors in spelling and grammar 
D)  explain how his education and experience would benefit the company

Question 10

Which is a benefit of working while taking classes?

Accepted Answer

A)  gaining professional experience 
B)  having more time to study 
C)  getting to skip exams due to a shift at work 
D)  not having to go to class as often 
A)  gaining professional experience 
B)  having more time to study 
C)  getting to skip exams due to a shift at work 
D)  not having to go to class as often

Question 11

Who primarily controls your career development?

Accepted Answer

A)  your instructors 
B)  your academic advisors 
C)  your current employer 
D)  you 
A)  your instructors 
B)  your academic advisors 
C)  your current employer 
D)  you

Question 12

Higher education does NOT

Accepted Answer

A)  guarantee employment after graduation. 
B)  improve critical-thinking skills. 
C)  impact a person's societal status. 
D)  build problem-solving skills. 
A)  guarantee employment after graduation. 
B)  improve critical-thinking skills. 
C)  impact a person's societal status. 
D)  build problem-solving skills.

Question 13

Which is an example of a personal trait skill?

Accepted Answer

A)  analyzing quantitative data 
B)  relating to others 
C)  providing direction 
D)  being reliable and honest 
A)  analyzing quantitative data 
B)  relating to others 
C)  providing direction 
D)  being reliable and honest

Question 14

Which statement about your future career is accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)  A college degree will guarantee you a job after graduation. 
B)  Your advisors are responsible for your career. 
C)  To advance your career, you must stay within one position for life. 
D)  Your career choice when you are in college is not a permanent decision. 
A)  A college degree will guarantee you a job after graduation. 
B)  Your advisors are responsible for your career. 
C)  To advance your career, you must stay within one position for life. 
D)  Your career choice when you are in college is not a permanent decision.

Question 15

Today, computer literacy is considered a core skill like reading, writing, and mathematics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which question should you ask yourself after completing a college course?

Accepted Answer

A)  Was that course a waste of money? 
B)  How many friends did I make? 
C)  What challenges do I still face? 
D)  How could I have done worse? 
A)  Was that course a waste of money? 
B)  How many friends did I make? 
C)  What challenges do I still face? 
D)  How could I have done worse?

Question 17

One way to get a firsthand look at a real-world work environment is to

Accepted Answer

A)  network with people in the field. 
B)  schedule an informational interview. 
C)  attend a career fair at your college. 
D)  set up a profile on LinkedIn. 
A)  network with people in the field. 
B)  schedule an informational interview. 
C)  attend a career fair at your college. 
D)  set up a profile on LinkedIn.

Question 18

The purpose of a job interview is for the applicant and interviewer to exchange information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

An intern is a full-time permanent employee in an entry-level position.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Identify four types of transferable skills.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary but should include com

Which occupational category on O*NET OnLine focuses on occupations that are new and are expected to grow rapidly in the next several years?

A cover letter is more important than a résumé and is much harder to write well.

The process of making a career choice begins with

List four steps to take when creating a career plan.

What is the first step to doing industry research?

Marketing yourself is about

Lerato has been searching for a job and recently read an ad for a position at a company that he wants to work for. His résumé has already been written, reviewed, and revised, but he needs to craft an effective cover letter. What should Lerato do when writing his cover letter?

Which is a benefit of working while taking classes?

Who primarily controls your career development?

Higher education does NOT

Which is an example of a personal trait skill?

Which statement about your future career is accurate?

Today, computer literacy is considered a core skill like reading, writing, and mathematics.

Which question should you ask yourself after completing a college course?

One way to get a firsthand look at a real-world work environment is to

The purpose of a job interview is for the applicant and interviewer to exchange information.

An intern is a full-time permanent employee in an entry-level position.

Identify four types of transferable skills.

The Essentials for College Success

Cultivating Motivation, Resilience, and Emotional Intelligence

Managing Time, Energy, and Money

Discovering How You Learn

Getting the Most Out of Class

Reading to Learn From College Textbooks

Studying, Understanding, and Remembering

Taking Tests Successfully

Developing Information Literacy and Communication Skills

Thinking in College

Maintaining Wellness and Relationships in a Diverse World

Skills, Strategies, and Success in Learning and College Life

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Exam 12: Making the Right Career Choice

Which occupational category on O*NET OnLine focuses on occupations that are new and are expected to grow rapidly in the next several years?

A cover letter is more important than a résumé and is much harder to write well.

The process of making a career choice begins with

List four steps to take when creating a career plan.

What is the first step to doing industry research?

Marketing yourself is about

Lerato has been searching for a job and recently read an ad for a position at a company that he wants to work for. His résumé has already been written, reviewed, and revised, but he needs to craft an effective cover letter. What should Lerato do when writing his cover letter?

Which is a benefit of working while taking classes?

Who primarily controls your career development?

Higher education does NOT

Which is an example of a personal trait skill?

Which statement about your future career is accurate?

Today, computer literacy is considered a core skill like reading, writing, and mathematics.

Which question should you ask yourself after completing a college course?

One way to get a firsthand look at a real-world work environment is to

The purpose of a job interview is for the applicant and interviewer to exchange information.

An intern is a full-time permanent employee in an entry-level position.

Identify four types of transferable skills.

The Essentials for College Success

Cultivating Motivation, Resilience, and Emotional Intelligence

Managing Time, Energy, and Money

Discovering How You Learn

Getting the Most Out of Class

Reading to Learn From College Textbooks

Studying, Understanding, and Remembering

Taking Tests Successfully

Developing Information Literacy and Communication Skills

Thinking in College

Maintaining Wellness and Relationships in a Diverse World

Skills, Strategies, and Success in Learning and College Life

Filters