Question 1

As the level of education increases, unemployment goes _____ and earnings go _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  up/up 
B)  down/up 
C)  up/down 
D)  down/down 
A)  up/up 
B)  down/up 
C)  up/down 
D)  down/down B

Question 2

All of the following are examples of networking EXCEPT _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  having coffee with someone who works in the field you are pursuing 
B)  connecting to other professionals on LinkedIn 
C)  researching your career choice in the Occupational Outlook Handbook 
D)  attending a job fair and meeting others who work in your field 
A)  having coffee with someone who works in the field you are pursuing 
B)  connecting to other professionals on LinkedIn 
C)  researching your career choice in the Occupational Outlook Handbook 
D)  attending a job fair and meeting others who work in your field C

Question 3

Which type of learning is connected with your class and emphasizes hands-on learning?

Accepted Answer

A)  Service learning 
B)  Internship 
C)  VARK learning 
D)  Cooperative learning 
A)  Service learning 
B)  Internship 
C)  VARK learning 
D)  Cooperative learning A

Question 4

Lee is considering leaving college because it's just not right for him. Before doing so, he should _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  connect with his campus resources because college is a "team sport" 
B)  make sure he is not just discouraged because of the challenges of college 
C)  regroup by taking time off if need be 
D)  all of these are correct 
A)  connect with his campus resources because college is a "team sport" 
B)  make sure he is not just discouraged because of the challenges of college 
C)  regroup by taking time off if need be 
D)  all of these are correct

Question 5

What percentage of new hires is selected based on recommendations from former bosses, coworkers, or clients?

Accepted Answer

A)  15 
B)  25 
C)  40 
D)  60 
A)  15 
B)  25 
C)  40 
D)  60

Question 6

Jin is completing his associate's degree in criminal justice. His major requires students to work alongside a professional in criminal justice during their last term. This is called _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  service learning 
B)  cooperative learning 
C)  internship 
D)  none of these is correct 
A)  service learning 
B)  cooperative learning 
C)  internship 
D)  none of these is correct

Question 7

Today's interviewers are looking for you to demonstrate _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  creativity 
B)  problem-solving skills 
C)  both of these are correct 
D)  neither of these is correct 
A)  creativity 
B)  problem-solving skills 
C)  both of these are correct 
D)  neither of these is correct

Question 8

To impress an interviewer, you should do all of the following EXCEPT _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  dress professionally 
B)  arrive just as the interview begins 
C)  research the company or organization before the interview 
D)  send a "thank you" note or email following the interview 
A)  dress professionally 
B)  arrive just as the interview begins 
C)  research the company or organization before the interview 
D)  send a "thank you" note or email following the interview

Question 9

_____ is the process of building professional contacts and staying informed about your chosen career field.

Accepted Answer

A)  Friend-making 
B)  Spying 
C)  Networking 
D)  Portfolio building 
A)  Friend-making 
B)  Spying 
C)  Networking 
D)  Portfolio building

Question 10

A résumé that details each job, arranged in time order, is an example of a _____ approach.

Accepted Answer

A)  skills 
B)  thematic 
C)  chronological 
D)  networking 
A)  skills 
B)  thematic 
C)  chronological 
D)  networking

Question 11

What is the median usual weekly earnings for someone with a bachelor's degree?

Accepted Answer

A)  504 
B)  819 
C)  1,156 
D)  1,745 
A)  504 
B)  819 
C)  1,156 
D)  1,745

Question 12

Which of the following is an interviewing etiquette "don't" instead of a "do"?

Accepted Answer

A)  Play up the positive. 
B)  Engage in "true confessions." 
C)  Watch for questions out of left field. 
D)  Get some answers. 
A)  Play up the positive. 
B)  Engage in "true confessions." 
C)  Watch for questions out of left field. 
D)  Get some answers.

Question 13

To prevent transfer shock, FOCUS recommends that you _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  get involved in campus life at your four-year institution 
B)  visit your new campus and meet faculty and advisors 
C)  work with two- and four-year advisors to make sure your credits transfer 
D)  all of these are correct 
A)  get involved in campus life at your four-year institution 
B)  visit your new campus and meet faculty and advisors 
C)  work with two- and four-year advisors to make sure your credits transfer 
D)  all of these are correct

Question 14

Which of the following programs allows you to take classes and then apply what you've learned on the job, either after or while you take classes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Service learning 
B)  Cooperative learning 
C)  Internship 
D)  None of these is correct 
A)  Service learning 
B)  Cooperative learning 
C)  Internship 
D)  None of these is correct

Question 15

What is a portfolio?

Accepted Answer

A)  A record of homework 
B)  A collection of your best work 
C)  Work that you must resubmit to your instructor for grading 
D)  Examples of your work that must be improved 
A)  A record of homework 
B)  A collection of your best work 
C)  Work that you must resubmit to your instructor for grading 
D)  Examples of your work that must be improved

Question 16

Being tuned in and understanding the culture of the organization you work for is an example of _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  learning the rules of the game 
B)  detecting opportunities 
C)  going for extra credit 
D)  speaking and writing well 
A)  learning the rules of the game 
B)  detecting opportunities 
C)  going for extra credit 
D)  speaking and writing well

Question 17

What should you do if you cannot finish college now?

Accepted Answer

A)  Take time off 
B)  Regroup 
C)  Come back when you can 
D)  All of these are correct 
A)  Take time off 
B)  Regroup 
C)  Come back when you can 
D)  All of these are correct

Question 18

Which of the following would you NOT ask during an interview to learn more about the job opportunity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Why do you like working here? 
B)  What does the company value? 
C)  What is a typical day like? 
D)  None of these is correct. 
A)  Why do you like working here? 
B)  What does the company value? 
C)  What is a typical day like? 
D)  None of these is correct.

Question 19

This chapter discussed three ways to "try a job on for size." What were they?

Accepted Answer

A)  Part-time work, service learning and full-time work 
B)  Co-op programs, part-time work, and full-time work 
C)  Networking, part-time work, and full-time work 
D)  Internships, co-op programs, and service learning 
A)  Part-time work, service learning and full-time work 
B)  Co-op programs, part-time work, and full-time work 
C)  Networking, part-time work, and full-time work 
D)  Internships, co-op programs, and service learning

Question 20

How is a career different from a job?

Accepted Answer

A)  A career is temporary, whereas a job is permanent. 
B)  A career is permanent, whereas a job is temporary. 
C)  A career is a profession you've chosen and prepared for. 
D)  All of these are correct. 
A)  A career is temporary, whereas a job is permanent. 
B)  A career is permanent, whereas a job is temporary. 
C)  A career is a profession you've chosen and prepared for. 
D)  All of these are correct.

As the level of education increases, unemployment goes _ and earnings go _.

All of the following are examples of networking EXCEPT _____.

Which type of learning is connected with your class and emphasizes hands-on learning?

Lee is considering leaving college because it's just not right for him. Before doing so, he should _____.

What percentage of new hires is selected based on recommendations from former bosses, coworkers, or clients?

Jin is completing his associate's degree in criminal justice. His major requires students to work alongside a professional in criminal justice during their last term. This is called _____.

Today's interviewers are looking for you to demonstrate _____.

To impress an interviewer, you should do all of the following EXCEPT _____.

_____ is the process of building professional contacts and staying informed about your chosen career field.

A résumé that details each job, arranged in time order, is an example of a _____ approach.

What is the median usual weekly earnings for someone with a bachelor's degree?

Which of the following is an interviewing etiquette "don't" instead of a "do"?

To prevent transfer shock, FOCUS recommends that you _____.

Which of the following programs allows you to take classes and then apply what you've learned on the job, either after or while you take classes?

What is a portfolio?

Being tuned in and understanding the culture of the organization you work for is an example of _____.

What should you do if you cannot finish college now?

Which of the following would you NOT ask during an interview to learn more about the job opportunity?

This chapter discussed three ways to "try a job on for size." What were they?

How is a career different from a job?

Starting Strong, Building Resilience

Becoming Mindful, Setting Goals

Learning Styles and Studying

Managing Your Time, Energy, and Money

Thinking Critically and Creatively

Learning Online

Engaging, Listening, and Note-Taking in Class

Reading, Writing, and Presenting

Developing Memory, Taking Tests

Communicating in Groups, Valuing Diversity

Choosing a College Major and Career

Filters

Exam 12: Creating Your Future

As the level of education increases, unemployment goes _____ and earnings go _____.

All of the following are examples of networking EXCEPT _____.

Which type of learning is connected with your class and emphasizes hands-on learning?

Lee is considering leaving college because it's just not right for him. Before doing so, he should _____.

What percentage of new hires is selected based on recommendations from former bosses, coworkers, or clients?

Jin is completing his associate's degree in criminal justice. His major requires students to work alongside a professional in criminal justice during their last term. This is called _____.

Today's interviewers are looking for you to demonstrate _____.

To impress an interviewer, you should do all of the following EXCEPT _____.

_____ is the process of building professional contacts and staying informed about your chosen career field.

A résumé that details each job, arranged in time order, is an example of a _____ approach.

What is the median usual weekly earnings for someone with a bachelor's degree?

Which of the following is an interviewing etiquette "don't" instead of a "do"?

To prevent transfer shock, FOCUS recommends that you _____.

Which of the following programs allows you to take classes and then apply what you've learned on the job, either after or while you take classes?

What is a portfolio?

Being tuned in and understanding the culture of the organization you work for is an example of _____.

What should you do if you cannot finish college now?

Which of the following would you NOT ask during an interview to learn more about the job opportunity?

This chapter discussed three ways to "try a job on for size." What were they?

How is a career different from a job?

Starting Strong, Building Resilience

Becoming Mindful, Setting Goals

Learning Styles and Studying

Managing Your Time, Energy, and Money

Thinking Critically and Creatively

Learning Online

Engaging, Listening, and Note-Taking in Class

Reading, Writing, and Presenting

Developing Memory, Taking Tests

Communicating in Groups, Valuing Diversity

Choosing a College Major and Career

Filters

As the level of education increases, unemployment goes _ and earnings go _.