Deck 9: Considering Majors and Careers

Question 1

Which word does NOT describe today's economy?

A) nationalized
B) without boundaries
C) innovative
D) social

Answer 1

A

Question 2

You can adapt to technology changes by

A) ending your education after graduation.
B) examining your career choices to determine which option won't require technology.
C) learning new skills and identifying opportunities to use new technologies.
D) continuing to use technology you are familiar with.

Answer 2

C

Question 3

Which statement about your first job is true?

A) A college degree guarantees employment.
B) Your first job is seldom your dream job.
C) Your career choice is a major, permanent decision.
D) Your employer will control your career development.

Answer 3

B

Question 4

What is your school's career center LEAST likely to offer?

A) resources for career planning
B) resources for your job search strategy
C) financial aid resources for postgraduate education
D) information about internship opportunities

Question 5

Which is an example of a value employers believe their potential new hires must possess?

A) bookkeeping
B) punctuality
C) organizing workspaces
D) providing customer service

Question 6

What is another word for natural abilities?

A) career plan
B) personality
C) presentation
D) aptitude

Question 7

Which is an example of a communication skill?

A) writing well
B) solving your coworkers' problems
C) showing motivation
D) being adaptable to change

Question 8

Responding to questions and serious critiques of presentation material is an example of a(n)

A) interpersonal skill.
B) presentation skill.
C) critical-thinking and problem-solving skill.
D) personal trait.

Question 9

Taking charge is an ability associated MOST closely with which transferable skill?

A) leadership
B) teamwork
C) presentation
D) communication

Question 10

Relating to others is an ability MOST closely associated with which type of skill?

A) critical thinking and problem solving
B) leadership
C) interpersonal
D) presentation

Question 11

Which is the BEST example of a personal trait?

A) recognizing the need to take action
B) providing direction
C) justifying decisions
D) easing conflict between coworkers

Question 12

Which is a quality ranked as very important by employers?

A) fair work ethic
B) ability to relate to others
C) technical knowledge
D) ethical decision making

Question 13

Which is the BEST example of a workplace skill?

A) website design
B) conflict management
C) self-motivation
D) honesty

Question 14

Tammy has always enjoyed tinkering with electronics and mechanical objects, looking for ways to improve their performance or adapt them to other applications. As a teenager, she often participated in "build" competitions, such as those focused on creating Rube Goldberg machines and constructing robots. Her friends describe her as down-to-earth and practical, and, when faced with a problem, she'd rather take action than talk. Tammy BEST fits which of Holland's personality types?

A) artistic
B) enterprising
C) realistic
D) social

Question 15

Marine scientist would be an ideal occupation for a person in which category?

A) realistic
B) social
C) investigative
D) conventional

Question 16

A person in which category would MOST likely enjoy working as an architect?

A) artistic
B) conventional
C) realistic
D) social

Question 17

Which category do people who describe themselves as kind, caring, helpful, and understanding of others fall into?

A) artistic
B) conventional
C) realistic
D) social

Question 18

People in which category use verbal skills to supervise, lead, direct, and persuade rather than to support or guide?

A) artistic
B) enterprising
C) realistic
D) social

Question 19

Which category includes people in who are neat, orderly, detail oriented, and persistent?

A) realistic
B) social
C) investigative
D) conventional

Question 20

From which opportunity are you MOST likely to gain professional experience that will help you move toward your career goals?

A) a job or an internship in a field closely tied to what you are studying
B) employment or volunteer work in any field, as long as it requires using computer skills
C) an on-campus position assisting the department you are majoring in
D) any job at a company you are interested in, even if it is a position not related to your field of study

Question 21

How do most students gain their experience?

A) volunteering
B) work-study
C) a part-time job
D) an internship

Question 22

Which is a kind of experiential learning?

A) networking
B) self-exploration
C) service-learning
D) aptitude

Question 23

Which is NOT a benefit of on-campus employment?

A) flexible work schedules
B) increased likelihood of graduating
C) connecting with instructors and administrators
D) higher wages compared with an off-campus job

Question 24

Who is the BEST person to portray you as you create your brand on campus?

A) a professor
B) yourself
C) an employer
D) a friend

Question 25

Which statement about marketing yourself is FALSE?

A) Marketing yourself is about establishing yourself on campus.
B) You should wait until you need a job to start marketing yourself.
C) You must take control of your own image.
D) Creating a brand for yourself is a personal responsibility.

Question 26

Which is critical marketing collateral for "You, Inc."?

A) a résumé and a well-written cover letter
B) good grades
C) extracurricular activities
D) community service experiences

Question 27

On average, how much time do employers spend screening an individual's résumé?

A) seven to ten seconds
B) about thirty seconds
C) two to three minutes
D) ten minutes

Question 28

Which statement about cover letters is true?

A) A cover letter is more important than a résumé.
B) A cover letter is equally important as a résumé.
C) A cover letter is less important than a résumé.
D) A cover letter is used instead of a résumé.

Question 29

Where can you get help addressing your cover letter to the right person?

A) your online portfolio
B) the financial aid office
C) the career center and Internet
D) your advisor or a professor

Question 30

What should be included when creating an online portfolio?

A) your social media accounts
B) mistakes you've learned from in the past
C) your phone number
D) visually interesting photos and videos

Question 31

There is hope for a bright economic future for college graduates.

Question 32

You should take your personality into account when deciding on a career.

Question 33

The ability to identify problems and their solutions by combining information from different sources and considering options is an example of a critical-thinking and problem-solving skill.

Question 34

The ability to communicate verbally with persons inside and outside an organization is an important attribute that employers seek in new graduates.

Question 35

Marriage counselor could be a good career choice for a person with a social personality.

Question 36

The closer the personality types are on Holland's model, the farther the relationships are among those career fields.

Question 37

Working more than twenty hours per week should not interfere with college success.

Question 38

The best place to start looking for off-campus jobs is your campus career center.

Question 39

If you don't have employment experience related to the position you are applying for, you should use the chronological format to prepare your résumé.

Question 40

A cover letter is not necessary when your application includes a well-written résumé.

Question 41

Do you think that the current economy is favorable to students who will be graduating from college over the next few years? Why or why not? Include examples in your response.

Question 42

Identify five strategies that will help you investigate and decide on your career. Determine which ones you are most likely to try and explain why.

Question 43

Compare the benefits of working part-time on-campus versus those of part-time working off-campus while in college. Consider your personal situation and career goals. How would you decide which is best for you?

Question 44

List four personal characteristics that can affect your career choice and explain how.

Question 45

Define transferable skill and provide an example of how a transferable skill may link to a specific ability in a new career.

Question 46

Name the six Holland personality and career types.

Question 47

Identify which of Holland's six categories of personality types fit you best and explain why. Then select three of the careers associated with your personality type and discuss whether you would likely enjoy them, and why or why not.

Question 48

List four experiential learning opportunities that can help you get career-based experience. Determine which ones most appeal to you.

Question 49

Describe a job opening that you would like to apply for after you graduate, and then develop a cover letter and résumé that would help you get an interview.

Question 50

Sketch an outline for your online portfolio. Explain what you would include and why.