Deck 13: Career Readiness

Question 1

A prediction of how many jobs a career will have available in the coming years is called a(n):

A) occupational projection.
B) career analysis.
C) occupational network.
D) career indicator.

Answer 1

A

Question 2

Career counselors do NOT typically help students:

A) make important career decisions.
B) manage stress related to career selection.
C) explore career options.
D) identify a major.

Answer 2

D

Question 3

Which of these is NOT a service provided by a campus career center?

A) meeting with career counselors
B) helping to create a résumé
C) guaranteeing career placement
D) offering workshops on the job search process

Answer 3

C

Question 4

What is the purpose of an informational interview?

A) to provide employers with "inside information" on a candidate
B) to get "insider information" on what a job is really like from someone in the field
C) to prepare candidates for a real interview with a potential employer
D) to prepare students for the type of interview they can expect from potential employers

Question 5

A class that pairs community service with personal reflection and instruction is known as what type of course?

A) working
B) a co-op
C) an internship
D) service learning

Question 6

Formal programs to provide practical experience for beginners in an occupation or a profession are called:

A) service learning opportunities.
B) co-ops.
C) internships.
D) jobs.

Question 7

Which method of getting experience involves alternating periods of academic study and periods of work experience in fields such as business, industry, government, and social services?

A) co-ops
B) working
C) service learning
D) internships

Question 8

Which of these statements is TRUE about the job market?

A) It is not as competitive at times, and it really depends on the stock market and economy.
B) It is competitive, but only in certain career fields and in certain areas of the country.
C) It is competitive, and sometimes ten to a thousand people can be applying for the same job.
D) It is not competitive if you have a college degree, but it can be for anyone who does not have one.

Question 9

Why is it important to have a positive mindset when entering the job market?

A) Employers will see this positive mindset and offer you a job because of it.
B) It prepares you to accept the fact you may not get a job right away.
C) Employers expect potential employees to contribute to workplace morale.
D) It prepares you to accept a lesser job offer if that is all you can get.

Question 10

What does it mean if you are proactive in a job search?

A) You look for jobs through multiple sources.
B) You are more aggressive than other candidates.
C) You search for jobs in places where others would not.
D) You take any job that is offered to you.

Question 11

At its deepest level, what is the purpose of a résumé?

A) a summary of your work experience and college education
B) an opportunity to highlight accomplishments and transferable skills
C) an introduction to who you are and why you should be hired
D) a brief preview of what you have accomplished during college

Question 12

What is the purpose of a qualifications summary on a résumé?

A) to provide a paragraph that describes who you are as a person
B) to give a brief statement from your college advisor
C) to show a list of all the courses you have completed in college
D) to offer a brief overview of what kind of professional you are

Question 13

A résumé that lists the most recent job experiences first is called a:

A) chronological résumé.
B) standard résumé.
C) functional résumé.
D) basic résumé.

Question 14

Which type of résumé groups experiences together based on the nature of the tasks and skills involved?

A) coupled résumé
B) basic résumé
C) chronological résumé
D) functional résumé

Question 15

Where is the BEST place to look for jobs for a specific company?

A) the company newsletter
B) Glassdoor.com
C) the company website
D) Indeed.com

Question 16

What is the BEST advice when attending a job fair hosted by your school?

A) Dress professionally and come with several copies of your résumé on high-quality paper.
B) Visit each booth, even if you are not interested in a job, to get practice talking to employers.
C) Bring your best friend or significant other to keep you company so you look personable.
D) Ask a lot of questions and be completely open about your experiences so they know you are serious.

Question 17

What is NOT a purpose for joining a professional association?

A) to get an inside look at the profession you have chosen
B) to network with people in the profession you have chosen
C) to get assistance with developing a résumé
D) to attend conferences that are put on by the association

Question 18

Why can networking be so important in your job search?

A) You can ask for a job outright.
B) You may not need to interview.
C) You can get an inside track.
D) You can get advice from professionals.

Question 19

What is the purpose of a cover letter?

A) It is tailored to the organization and position you are applying for.
B) It is a generic letter that you send along with your résumé.
C) It is meant to accept a conditional offer once you have been selected for a job.
D) It is used as a way of introducing yourself right before an interview.

Question 20

A good cover letter will:

A) provide detailed information about your personal interests.
B) discuss what you expect for a salary if hired.
C) focus on specific aspects of the job description.
D) address any concerns you may have with the company.

Question 21

How should you prepare for your interview?

A) Celebrate with friends and unwind before going in.
B) Review the job description and research the company.
C) Respond to other potential employers to let them know.
D) Draw up a list of pros and cons of working for the company.

Question 22

What is the purpose of behavioral interview questions?

A) They show how you will react if you are offered the position.
B) They uncover gaps in skill sets specific to the position.
C) They display any behavioral issues you may have been concealing.
D) They reveal how you would act or react in certain situations.

Question 23

What is meant by the STAR approach?

A) Situation, Task, Action, Result
B) Start, Think, Analyze, Respond
C) Speak, Train, Approach, React
D) Stop, Track, Act, Request

Question 24

When using references, which of these should you do?

A) Ask permission before putting someone as a reference.
B) Pick only people that you have recently worked with.
C) Select high school friends and relatives as references.
D) Call your references after you have the interview.

Question 25

How long after the interview should you wait to contact the interviewer to ask about a decision?

A) twenty-four hours at the earliest
B) indefinitely
C) about two weeks after the interview
D) only after the time you were told has passed

Question 26

What is the term for career planning while employed?

A) career development
B) job security
C) sector development
D) furthering education

Question 27

Why is it important to pursue career development after finding a job?

A) Jobs naturally change with time and new skills will be necessary.
B) Employers generally retain employees based on their career development efforts.
C) You might end up finding opportunities you didn't even realize existed.
D) You're likely to lose at least one job, so it's best to be prepared.

Question 28

If you are considering advancing in your career you should:

A) keep it secret so that others don't apply for the same position as you.
B) focus on how you are better than others and aim to outdo their efforts.
C) try to get noticed at work no matter what it takes.
D) let your supervisor know you are interested in doing so.

Question 29

Career development is BEST at helping workers:

A) find out how they could improve their interview skills.
B) write a successful résumé and cover letter.
C) master new skills and try for new opportunities.
D) stay in the same job with the same company throughout your career.

Question 30

Career decisions are relatively flexible.

Question 31

The purpose of an informational interview is to obtain a job.

Question 32

Use a casual, personal e-mail address on your résumé so that potential employers can get a sense of your personality.

Question 33

Make sure that you put all of your contact information at the top of your résumé.

Question 34

The BEST place to look for work is in the local newspaper where you live.

Question 35

When attending job fairs hosted by your school, consider dressing professionally.

Question 36

Joining a professional association is conducive to career success only after you have started in a career.

Question 37

A cover letter is tailored specifically to the position and company to which you are applying.

Question 38

Thank-you notes should only be handwritten.

Question 39

Activities associated with career planning take place both before and after you have found a job.

Question 40

What are the three basic ways to investigate your career options?

Question 41

Explain what O*NET is, what it is used for, when you are likely to use it, and why.

Question 42

List three services commonly offered at campus career centers.

Question 43

Explain what an informational interview is and how it differs from a job interview, then discuss questions you should potentially ask during an informational interview.

Question 44

Briefly discuss how you can get experience while you are in college.

Question 45

Describe how you should write a résumé.

Question 46

Identify the purpose of a college job fair and why it is important.

Question 47

Discuss why it is important to have proper interview etiquette.

Question 48

Explain why career development should still occur after you get a job.