COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS

DAY #19

Mrs. Callahan

+IN DECIDING A CAREER PATH SUITED FOR YOU, A GOOD STEP IS TO:

A. Pick the job that requires the highest level of education possible

C. Explore your personality and skills to find an appropriate match

B. Discover the career option that offers you the highest salary

D. Check areas of highest demand so you’ll always have a job.

+HAVING A “CAREER” IMPLIES THAT A PERSON. . .

A. Is interested in making the most money possible

C. Has made a commitment to their profession including continuing their education

B. Has obviously completed an advanced degree

D. Will never have to change their job within their professional area

+AN EXAMPLE OF A TRANSFERABLE SKILL. . .

A. Ability to organize groups of people during volunteer activities

C. Needing to learn a company’s specific purchasing methods and history

B. Programming skills for a specific company’s trademarked software

D. Learning the proper method for washing dishes at one restaurant and using them at another

+THREE MAIN FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE FUTURE JOB OPPORTUNITIES ARE:

A. Population, labor force, and demand for goods and services

C. Age of population, software innovations, gender

B. Demand for goods and services, age of population, and family size

D. Gender, labor force, and off-shore opportunities

+HOW MUCH A JOB PAYS, BENEFITS, LOCATION, AND WORK CLIMATE ARE ALL FACTORS TO CONSIDER WHEN:

A. Determining cost of living expenses

C. Researching career opportunities

B. Evaluating a job offer

D. Estimating annual income

+WHICH REPRESENTS “BASE SALARY”

A. Wages plus insurance benefits & retirement contributions

C. Compensation after wages, salary, or commission

B. The dollar amount in gross pay

D. Work incentives and opportunities to advance

+FLEXIBLE HOURS, ON-SITE DAYCARE, PAID EDUCATION ARE EXAMPLES OF:

A. Fringe Benefits

C. Work Incentives

B. Job Perks

D. Competitive Hiring Practices

+COST OF LIVING EXPENSES INCLUDES:

A. Renting a place to live

C. Certification classes to further your career

B. Sports equipment for exercise

D. Season tickets to the locale theater

+THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF A COVER LETTER IS TO:

A. Prove that you are the person they should hire

C. Let an employer know your name and all your work skills

B. Persuade the employer to grant you an interview

D. Impress the employer with all your accomplishments

+A COVER LETTER SHOULD BE ACCOMPANIED BY A:

A. Resume

C. Headshot

B. List of responses to common interview questions

D. Career Portfolio

+IF YOUR COVER LETTER IS WELL WRITTEN SHOWS. . .

A. That you have previous work experience

C. That you have good written communication and organizational skills

B. That you posses a verbose and varied vocabulary

D. That you have a personal interest in the company

+THE INTRODUCTION OF A COVER LETTER SHOULD. . .

A. Specify the position you are applying for

C. List your talents and skills

B. Request an interview

D. Tell them when you will be calling to follow up

+COVER LETTERS SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO. . .

A. The supervisor of the department that the job is in

“To Whom It May Concern”

B. To the Human Resources personnel conducting the hiring process

D. The CEO of the corporation

+A COMPREHENSIVE RESUME INCLUDES. . .

A. A picture of your family

C. The specific reasons you quit prior jobs

B. your prior work history

D. Your views on family/work life balance

+WHERE SHOULD YOU PUT SKILLS ACQUIRED THROUGH VOLUNTEERING?

A. Educational Background

C. Work Experience

B. Special Skills

D. Honors, Awards, & Activities

+WHEN APPLYING FOR TWO DIFFERENT JOBS. . .

A. Send the same resume to both places

C. Send a stamped envelope requesting the first company to forward the resume when they are finished

B. Tailor each resume to the specific position

D. Don’t send any resumes, they’re not really needed to apply for jobs anymore.

+TO MAKE YOUR RESUME STAND OUT. . .

A. Print it on fluorescent colored paper

C. Use unconventional, picture style fonts

B. Make it thick- at least 5 pages long

D. Don’t staple or fold it

+WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS A PROPERLY WRITTEN ACTION STATEMENT?

A. Created innovative system for tracking accounts receivable

C. I participated in FCCLA.

B. I budgeted the department funds to save enough for a Christmas party.

D. Basketball and softball team captain

+WHAT WOULD BE A GOOD FIRST STEP FOR A HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT MAKING A CAREER PLAN?

A. Take an interest inventory test

C. Research a career at random

B. Pick a career strand

D. Asses their career goals.

+INTEREST TESTS CAN TELL YOU. . .

A. The job you should do if you want to succeed

C. The fastest growing jobs in your city

B. What positions are open in a certain area

D. Some career clusters that are related to your interests

+A CAREER CLUSTER IS. . .

A. Your job history

C. A commitment to stay in the same job area for your lifetime

B. A grouping of similar type careers

D. An evaluation of your professional ambitions

+WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS GOOD INTERVIEW ADVICE?

A. Lower your eyes to show respect

C. Give a firm handshake upon meeting the interviewer

B. Be very casual in your body language so they’ll know you’re easy going

D. Carry a portfolio, briefcase, and all possible projects you have in case they come up

+PROFESSIONAL INTERVIEW DRESS FOR MEN:

A. Suit with an expensive name/label clearly visible

C. Matched shoes and belt

B. Khaki Linen Pants

D. Whatever the clothes you would be wearing on the job

+PROFESSIONAL INTERVIEW DRESS FOR WOMEN:

A. Large, rhinestone jewelry

C. Bold runway style makeup

B. Suit or pantsuit; skirt is knee length or more

D. Never wear a skirt suit; it’s sexist

+ACCESSORIES:

A. Jewelry should be limited in style and quantity

C. Shoes and briefcase must match

B. Trouser socks must go to the knee so no skin could ever show

D. Women shoes should be open-toed or slingbacks for breathability.

+WHEN JOB HUNTING, WHAT WOULD BE A GOOD ANSWERING MACHINE MESSAGE TO HAVE:

A. Theme for “Rocky” or “Eye of the Tiger” playing in the background

C. “Hello. You’ve reached Colton Callahan at 123-4567. Please leave a message after the tone.”

B. “Hi! John's answering machine is broken. This is his refrigerator. Please speak very slowly, and I'll stick your message to myself with one of these magnets.”

D. “Whatz up, playas? I’m out rolling with my peeps. Speak your peace!”

+WHAT IS APPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR FOR A WAITING ROOM BEFORE AN INTERVIEW?

A. Introducing yourself to the receptionist on duty

C. Catching up on Bragelina in “Us”

B. Using the downtime to return calls

D. Playing Angry Birds

+THE INTERVIEW WILL TYPICALLY OCCUR:

A. After sending in your materials to a business

C. After you accept an offer

B. Before you need to submit your qualifications to a business

D. After the 30 day probationary period

+WHAT IS GOOD PREPARATION FOR AN INTERVIEW?

A. Writing a thank you note in advance

C. Schedule the follow-up interview

B. Practice answering commonly asked interview questions

D. Get a professional portrait taken

+IT IS ILLEGAL TO AS ABOUT THIS IN AN INTERVIEW. . .

A. How old you are

C. If you are willing to relocate

B. Where you see yourself in 5 years

D. How you cope with last minute crises.

+TO IMPRESS THE INTERVIEWER. . .

A. You should answer anything they ask, even if it is illegal or makes you uncomfortable.

C. Suck on a mint so you’ll have sparkly clean breath

B. Respond to questions about negative traits so they sound positive or at least represent a learning experience

D. Answer their questions in very general terms so it could apply to any and all situations

+A THANK YOU NOTE SHOULD BE. . .

A. Mailed within a week

C. Typed and mailed within 24 hours

B. Given the receptionist on the way out

D. Emailed within 12 hours

+GENERALLY, THE HIGHER THE LEVEL OF FORMAL EDUCATION. . .

A. the higher your salary over your lifetime

C. the more free time you get

B. the lower your satisfaction with what you did with your life

D. the more stuffy the place you work at is

+THE FIRST THING TO DO WHEN FILLING OUT A JOB APPLICATION. . .

A. print in black ink

C. type it if you have bad handwriting

B. start over if you make a mistake

D. read through all of the application

+WHAT DOES THE 12X12X12 THEORY MEAN?

A. Be one of the first 12 applicants, arrive 12 minutes early to interview, and send a thank you note within 12 hours

C. First impressions are made in the first 1,728 seconds (12x12x12) of an interview

B. First impressions are made from 12 feet away, on the first 12 words you say, and in the first 12 minutes

D. In the interview, you should speak for for at least 12 minutes, highlight 12 of your strengths, and think of 12 questions to ask back.

+A SPECIFIC FORM REQUESTING TO BE CONSIDERED FOR EMPLOYMENT FOR A SPECIFIC COMPANY:

A. Job Application

C. Cover Letter

B. 401K

D. Job Contract

+WHAT IS A MORE PROFESSIONAL WAY OF SAYING “WAS FIRED”?

A. Involuntary Separation

C. Quit

B. Resigned

D. Was Sacked

+IF A JOB IS POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS, WHAT IS THE AGE LIMIT?

A. 16

C. 18

B. 17

D. 21

+TO SHOW YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE IN AN INTERVIEW, BRING A. . .

A. Resume

C. Cover Letter

B. Job Application

D. Career Portfolio