Deck 11: Majors and Careers

Question 1

To give yourself the best chance at avoiding a negative employment situation, 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) consider your lifelong education complete after graduation.

Answer 1

A

Question 2

When people refer to a product that is customized, in today's economy, they mean that the product

A) performs a task rapidly.
B) solves a problem.
C) uses creativity.
D) is tailored to a customer's specific needs.

Answer 2

D

Question 3

Today's economy can be described as

A) slow.
B) ever-changing.
C) fragmented.
D) innovative.

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Which refers to the value of a network and the tendencies for the people in these networks to do things for each other?

A) free-market economy
B) the business cycle
C) social capital
D) economic growth

Question 5

You should think of your first job as

A) the pinnacle of your career.
B) your dream job.
C) an audition for your next job.
D) a corequisite for your major.

Question 6

Abby has scheduled an appointment for next week to meet with her academic adviser for the first time. What should she do to prepare for this meeting?

A) Register for classes for the upcoming term.
B) Declare a major.
C) Map out her time frame and goals.
D) Prepare her résumé.

Question 7

What is a prerequisite?

A) a basic core course you must take before you can enroll in an upper-level class
B) a course you must take in conjunction with another course during the same term
C) a course outside your major that you take because you have an interest in the topic
D) a course that lasts for only half of a term rather than a full term

Question 8

If you are a full-time college student selecting your classes, you should

A) try to schedule them all into a one- or two-day period each week.
B) load up on hard classes in your first term to get them out of the way.
C) wait as long as possible to register in case any new courses are created.
D) plan to take roughly four to six courses this semester.

Question 9

What should you do if there is a problem with your adviser?

A) You should try to plan your schedule on your own.
B) You should see if you can be assigned to a different adviser.
C) You should try to find a way to work with your assigned adviser.
D) You should find a professional adviser away from school.

Question 10

When should you start visiting your campus career center?

A) after you graduate
B) when you are ready to look for part-time work
C) when you are ready to look for full-time work
D) soon after starting at a college

Question 11

Who is MOST likely to be a professional mentor?

A) your parents
B) your instructor
C) a staff member
D) an alumnus or alumna

Question 12

For career planning, values generally refer to the

A) types of education and training you need to obtain the job you want.
B) things you feel most strongly about.
C) ability to be flexible when making decisions that affect your career.
D) methods by which you seek out potential employment opportunities.

Question 13

When someone demonstrates the value of accountability, they will

A) function effectively in a changing environment.
B) convey passion for their work.
C) take responsibility for work and behavior.
D) be able to work without supervision.

Question 14

Which of these is an example of a personal skill?

A) designing websites
B) providing customer service
C) organizing workspaces
D) participating in teamwork

Question 15

Which of these is an example of a communication skill?

A) listening attentively
B) taking charge
C) being motivated
D) being a problem solver

Question 16

Which of these is an interpersonal skill?

A) being a clear and persuasive speaker
B) being adaptable to change
C) taking charge and providing direction
D) easing conflict between coworkers

Question 17

Cho has always had an easier time learning foreign languages than succeeding in her math classes. A teacher once explained to her that she has a natural aptitude for foreign languages. What does that mean?

A) Cho works harder at learning languages and is therefore better at it.
B) Cho comes into her language classes already knowing the basics.
C) Cho has an inherent understanding of how foreign languages work.
D) Cho will not be able to learn higher-level math,

Question 18

Roger is a practical, down-to-earth man who prefers taking action to solve problems over talking about problems in an abstract fashion. What is Roger's personality type?

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

Question 19

A career in marine science would be most appropriate for a person with which personality type?

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

Question 20

Evelyn's friends describe her as one of the kindest, most caring people they have ever met. Whenever they have problems, they know that they can talk to her and she will offer good advice. Which career best fits Evelyn's personality?

A) graphic communications specialist
B) database manager
C) city manager
D) rehabilitation counselor

Question 21

A person with which personality type would be a good fit for a career in accounting?

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

Question 22

Which type of learning is service-learning?

A) conventional
B) artistic
C) experiential
D) required

Question 23

Which is a short-term, structured method of gaining on-the-job training?

A) co-op program
B) internship
C) part-time job
D) full-time job

Question 24

Which allows you to alternate work experience and classes?

A) co-op program
B) internship
C) part-time job
D) full-time job

Question 25

Working more than how many hours a week will lower a student's chance of success in college?

A) ten
B) twenty
C) twenty-five
D) thirty

Question 26

When should you begin to build your brand and market yourself?

A) in your third year in college
B) after graduation
C) in your last year in college
D) on the day you arrive on campus

Question 27

Jennifer wants to apply for an administrative job at a local law firm, but she has never worked in the legal field before. She has, however, had several jobs in which she performed clerical tasks, although they were not the main focus of her position. What should Jennifer do when preparing her résumé?

A) Group her information by skill.
B) Order her information chronologically.
C) Try to make it fill two pages.
D) Limit her contact information to her e-mail address.

Question 28

When writing a cover letter, you should

A) address it to "To whom it may concern."
B) explain how hiring you will benefit the organization.
C) exclude information about your education.
D) detail your work experiences in chronological order.

Question 29

An excellent cover letter prepares you for the

A) job.
B) free market.
C) interview.
D) prerequisites.

Question 30

College graduates in the United States now compete and will continue to compete for jobs with others around the world.

Question 31

A college degree does not guarantee employment.

Question 32

College students should view the choice of a career as a something that should not be changed later.

Question 33

Students who engage in academic planning are more likely to stay in college.

Question 34

It is okay if your values are not in line with the values of the organization where you work.

Question 35

Skills gained through previous jobs that can be used in another job are considered personal skills.

Question 36

One of the best methods of demonstrating work experience to potential employers is to participate in internships and co-ops.

Question 37

Students who work off campus are more likely to graduate than students who work on campus.

Question 38

A benefit of on-campus employment is that you might be able to connect with instructors and administrators you can later consult as mentors or professional references.

Question 39

The cover letter is more important than the rèsumè

Question 40

How does the text describe the characteristics of today's economy? How can an understanding of these characteristics guide and inform your career decision making throughout your college experience?

Question 41

Describe the career you wish to have in ten years. Discuss three important steps or strategies that will help you reach this career by then. What would need to be included in a cover letter and résumé to guarantee an interview for this job?

Question 42

List four strategies to use when searching for a job.

Question 43

List at least three factors that can affect your career choices.

Question 44

Identify a career that you wish to pursue or one that you are considering. Explain why you wish to pursue this field, what strengths you presently possess that support your desire to pursue this field, and what you still need to do to qualify for a position in this field.

Question 45

List four abilities that employers rank as very important skills or qualities they look for in job candidates.

Question 46

List four examples of transferable skills.

Question 47

Which of Holland's six categories do you fall into? What are some careers that Holland predicts would appeal to you? Which one do you find yourself most interested in? How would you go about investigating the career?

Question 48

What are four ways you can test the waters and gain experience in a potential career field?

Question 49

Are you currently working or planning to work while attending college? Why or why not? Discuss the benefits and drawbacks of working while attending school.