Question 1

If you have scheduled a job interview and are researching the company, you should

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A)  look up the address and find out about the company once you arrive. 
B)  take any research you have done on the company with you to the interview. 
C)  look through the company's Facebook page, which should be sufficient. 
D)  look up the average salary to know how much you will get paid. 
A)  look up the address and find out about the company once you arrive. 
B)  take any research you have done on the company with you to the interview. 
C)  look through the company's Facebook page, which should be sufficient. 
D)  look up the average salary to know how much you will get paid.

Question 2

In service learning, you

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A)  go through short-term, on-the-job training for pay or academic credit. 
B)  compete against other students as part of a team. 
C)  complete a paid work assignment in a workplace. 
D)  perform service work without pay. 
A)  go through short-term, on-the-job training for pay or academic credit. 
B)  compete against other students as part of a team. 
C)  complete a paid work assignment in a workplace. 
D)  perform service work without pay.

Question 3

A general skill that can be applied in a lot of settings is called a _____ skill.

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A)  content 
B)  workplace 
C)  trade 
D)  transferable 
A)  content 
B)  workplace 
C)  trade 
D)  transferable

Question 4

Which is an example of a presentation skill?

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A)  persuading 
B)  being reliable 
C)  analyzing quantitative data 
D)  solving problems 
A)  persuading 
B)  being reliable 
C)  analyzing quantitative data 
D)  solving problems

Question 5

Skills that are intellectual or "hard" skills you gain in your academic field are known as _____ skills.

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A)  content 
B)  transferable 
C)  professional 
D)  general 
A)  content 
B)  transferable 
C)  professional 
D)  general

Question 6

A skills résumé lists your jobs and other experiences in chronological order.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Do industry research on a field that you might be interested in. List companies within that field and then choose one to research further, describing why you would or would not work there.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary depending on the indus

Question 8

Describe the career you wish to have in ten years. Develop a cover letter and résumé that would help ensure that you get this job.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary depending on each stud

Question 9

A student can gain professional experience in contexts outside the classroom with a(n)

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A)  student project. 
B)  internship. 
C)  class lecture. 
D)  academic adviser meeting. 
A)  student project. 
B)  internship. 
C)  class lecture. 
D)  academic adviser meeting.

Question 10

To give yourself the best chance at having a variety of employment options, it's important to

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A)  adapt your skills to the job market that exists. 
B)  select a career that offers a high income. 
C)  major in liberal arts. 
D)  know that graduation completes your commitment to lifelong education. 
A)  adapt your skills to the job market that exists. 
B)  select a career that offers a high income. 
C)  major in liberal arts. 
D)  know that graduation completes your commitment to lifelong education.

Question 11

Easing conflict between coworkers and motivating others to participate are examples of which type of skill?

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A)  critical-thinking 
B)  interpersonal 
C)  presentation 
D)  content 
A)  critical-thinking 
B)  interpersonal 
C)  presentation 
D)  content

Question 12

Reputable firms often ask recent graduates to pay an up-front fee for a job.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which is an example of a content skill?

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A)  taking charge 
B)  being self-motivated 
C)  writing proficiently 
D)  being punctual 
A)  taking charge 
B)  being self-motivated 
C)  writing proficiently 
D)  being punctual

Question 14

You can learn essential skills such as teamwork and communication in any job.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The average time an employer spends screening résumés for the first time is about

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A)  seven to ten seconds. 
B)  one to two minutes. 
C)  fifteen to twenty seconds. 
D)  five to ten minutes. 
A)  seven to ten seconds. 
B)  one to two minutes. 
C)  fifteen to twenty seconds. 
D)  five to ten minutes.

Question 16

In today's economy, the ability to work outside traditional boundaries will be essential to your professional success.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Today's economy is

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A)  outdated. 
B)  isolated. 
C)  global. 
D)  slow. 
A)  outdated. 
B)  isolated. 
C)  global. 
D)  slow.

Question 18

Discuss the importance of marketing yourself and building your brand in college.

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Answers will vary, but student

Question 19

Which is a benefit of working off campus?

Accepted Answer

A)  Your work schedule is likely to be more flexible than with an on-campus job. 
B)  You are more likely to make connections with administrators with whom you can later consult as mentors. 
C)  You may find an off-campus job in an organization where you want to continue working after graduation. 
D)  Students who work off campus are more likely to graduate than those that work on campus. 
A)  Your work schedule is likely to be more flexible than with an on-campus job. 
B)  You are more likely to make connections with administrators with whom you can later consult as mentors. 
C)  You may find an off-campus job in an organization where you want to continue working after graduation. 
D)  Students who work off campus are more likely to graduate than those that work on campus.

Question 20

Adri spent a lot of time preparing a résumé for her job search. She watched a video tutorial on YouTube, looked through numerous examples of résumés at the career center, and specifically tailored it to the pharmaceutical industry, where she hopes to work as a researcher someday. Now that she has finished the first draft of her résumé, she wants to get some feedback to help improve it. Who is the BEST option for Adri to have review her résumé?

Accepted Answer

A)  an instructor in the English department 
B)  a family member 
C)  a classmate 
D)  a career counselor 
A)  an instructor in the English department 
B)  a family member 
C)  a classmate 
D)  a career counselor

If you have scheduled a job interview and are researching the company, you should

In service learning, you

A general skill that can be applied in a lot of settings is called a _____ skill.

Which is an example of a presentation skill?

Skills that are intellectual or "hard" skills you gain in your academic field are known as _____ skills.

A skills résumé lists your jobs and other experiences in chronological order.

Do industry research on a field that you might be interested in. List companies within that field and then choose one to research further, describing why you would or would not work there.

Describe the career you wish to have in ten years. Develop a cover letter and résumé that would help ensure that you get this job.

A student can gain professional experience in contexts outside the classroom with a(n)

To give yourself the best chance at having a variety of employment options, it's important to

Easing conflict between coworkers and motivating others to participate are examples of which type of skill?

Reputable firms often ask recent graduates to pay an up-front fee for a job.

Which is an example of a content skill?

You can learn essential skills such as teamwork and communication in any job.

The average time an employer spends screening résumés for the first time is about

In today's economy, the ability to work outside traditional boundaries will be essential to your professional success.

Today's economy is

Discuss the importance of marketing yourself and building your brand in college.

Which is a benefit of working off campus?

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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

If you have scheduled a job interview and are researching the company, you should

In service learning, you

A general skill that can be applied in a lot of settings is called a _____ skill.

Which is an example of a presentation skill?

Skills that are intellectual or "hard" skills you gain in your academic field are known as _____ skills.

A skills résumé lists your jobs and other experiences in chronological order.

Do industry research on a field that you might be interested in. List companies within that field and then choose one to research further, describing why you would or would not work there.

Describe the career you wish to have in ten years. Develop a cover letter and résumé that would help ensure that you get this job.

A student can gain professional experience in contexts outside the classroom with a(n)

To give yourself the best chance at having a variety of employment options, it's important to

Easing conflict between coworkers and motivating others to participate are examples of which type of skill?

Reputable firms often ask recent graduates to pay an up-front fee for a job.

Which is an example of a content skill?

You can learn essential skills such as teamwork and communication in any job.

The average time an employer spends screening résumés for the first time is about

In today's economy, the ability to work outside traditional boundaries will be essential to your professional success.

Today's economy is

Discuss the importance of marketing yourself and building your brand in college.

Which is a benefit of working off campus?

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