Deck 12: Making the Right Career Choice

Question 1

Today's economy is

A) outdated.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

Answer 1

C

Question 2

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

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.

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Higher education does NOT

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

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Who primarily controls your career development?

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

Question 5

Which statement about your future career is accurate?

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 6

The process of making a career choice begins with

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

Question 7

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?

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

Question 8

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

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 9

In service learning, you

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 10

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

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

Question 11

Which is a benefit of working while taking classes?

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 12

Which is a benefit of working off 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 13

Marketing yourself is about

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 14

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

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

Question 15

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?

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 16

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

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 17

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?

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 18

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

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

Question 19

Which is an example of a content skill?

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

Question 20

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

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

Question 21

Which is an example of a presentation skill?

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

Question 22

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

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

Question 23

Which is an example of a personal trait skill?

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

Question 24

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

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 25

What is the first step to doing industry research?

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 26

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

Question 27

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

Question 28

Lifelong learning can provide you with employment opportunities regardless of the economy.

Question 29

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

Question 30

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

Question 31

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

Question 32

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

Question 33

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

Question 34

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

Question 35

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

Question 36

List four steps to take when creating a career plan.

Question 37

Identify three types of experiential learning opportunities that can help you gain some experience while you are in college.

Question 38

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

Question 39

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.

Question 40

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.

Question 41

Identify four types of transferable skills.

Question 42

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.