Deck 7: Careers 

Question 1

What are some of the general rules you should follow when creating your resume? Click all that apply.

A) Proofread to ensure no grammatical errors.
B) Keep it short, preferably less than one page.
C) Include every job you've ever had.
D) Make it appear professional.
E) List the courses you've taken in college.

Answer 1

Proofread to ensure no grammatical errors.
Keep it short, preferably less than one page.
Make it appear professional.

Question 2

Some examples of people that can provide you references include

A) instructors.
B) community service supervisors.
C) former job supervisors.
D) your parents.
E) your best friend.

Answer 2

instructors.
community service supervisors.
former job supervisors.

Question 3

Some strategies you can follow to ensure that you maximize the opportunity an interview presents are

A) prepare answers.
B) dress appropriately.
C) learn about the potential employer.
D) prepare with questions.
E) use your social skills effectively.

Answer 3

prepare answers.
learn about the potential employer.
prepare with questions.

Question 4

Some successful strategies you should follow during the interview include

A) prepare answers.
B) be honest.
C) learn about the potential employer.
D) be punctual.
E) use your social skills effectively.

Question 5

Once your interview is over you should

A) consider if you still want the position.
B) evaluate your performance.
C) excessively follow up to find out when you can start.
D) write and send a thank you.
E) ask more follow-up questions.

Question 6

As you consider the job you want to have, it is essential to first consider

A) the hiring requirements.
B) if the job has flexible hours.
C) your goals.
D) how much the job pays.

Question 7

How often is the Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH) revised?

A) every year
B) every two years
C) every five years
D) rarely

Question 8

What kind of career information can you find on the Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH) website?

A) educational/training requirements for a range of jobs
B) descriptions of working conditions
C) descriptions of job/professional activities
D) All of these are correct.

Question 9

Organizations such as LinkedIn enable you to

A) expand your social network.
B) network with professionals from your field.
C) stay informed about the world.
D) keep up with friends from college.

Question 10

Talking to people about their jobs, whether they love them or hate them, is a great way to

A) determine if they like their job that you'll like it too.
B) get an inside view of what it's like to work in their profession.
C) get out of going to class.
D) get some extra credit.

Question 11

A career portfolio is

A) a document that includes the most recent version of your transcript.
B) a dynamic record that documents your high school grades and new college grades, as well as provides a place to keep notes about other schools you may want to attend.
C) a copy of any credentials you have earned.
D) a dynamic record that documents your skills, capabilities, achievements, and goals, as well as provides a place to keep notes, ideas, and research findings related to careers.

Question 12

What document will help jog your memory about the materials your course covered?

A) transcript
B) career research notes
C) syllabus
D) your personal history

Question 13

What document includes a list of every employment-related experience you've had, accomplishments, and even personal events that have had a major impact on who you are?

A) transcript
B) career research notes
C) syllabus
D) your personal history

Question 14

A resume is a

A) description of your long-term goals.
B) brief summary of your qualifications for a job.
C) list of your credentials.
D) description of the courses you have taken.

Question 15

A brief summary of your qualifications for a job is referred to as a

A) transcript.
B) resume.
C) list of credentials.
D) portfolio.

Question 16

On your resume, the section that states the type of job you are looking for (i.e., a position as a buyer for a major retail department store) is referred to as the

A) contact information.
B) job objective.
C) work experience.
D) references.

Question 17

On your resume, the section that lists your jobs, responsibilities, and experience is referred to as the

A) contact information.
B) job objective.
C) work experience.
D) references.

Question 18

On your resume, the section that lists colleges you've attended or are attending, including the actual or anticipated year of graduation and degree earned is referred to as the

A) contact information.
B) job objective.
C) work experience.
D) education.

Question 19

The first general rule of creating a resume is to

A) include every job you've ever had.
B) keep it short.
C) list your references.
D) proofread for misspellings or typographical errors.

Question 20

When writing a cover letter, what should you keep in mind?

A) the perspective of the person who is reading it
B) the problem you are trying to solve
C) that the job will pay your bills
D) that you don't have any unique qualifications

Question 21

The section of your cover letter where you describe why you are writing and how you learned about the job is the

A) body.
B) introduction.
C) conclusion.
D) portfolio.

Question 22

The section of your cover letter where you describe who you are and what makes you unique is the

A) body.
B) introduction.
C) conclusion.
D) portfolio.

Question 23

After you've created your career portfolio, you should

A) start looking for jobs.
B) ask someone you trust to review it and provide suggestions.
C) send the portfolio to potential employers.
D) print it out and put it in a binder.

Question 24

The introduction of a cover letter should include

A) individuals who work in the field you're interested.
B) an extra statement about your interest in the position.
C) who you are and what makes you unique.
D) why you are writing and how you learned about the job.

Question 25

The body of a cover letter should include

A) individuals who work in the field you're interested in.
B) an extra statement about your interest in the position.
C) who you are and what makes you unique.
D) why you are writing and how you learned about the job.

Question 26

The conclusion of a cover letter should include

A) individuals who work in the field you're interested.
B) an extra statement about your interest in the position.
C) who you are and what makes you unique.
D) why you are writing and how you learned about the job.

Question 27

Psychologists refer to foreclosure as

A) reconsidering your options.
B) making a premature decision and sticking to it, while ignoring other possibilities.
C) dropping out of school.
D) continuing to explore your career options.

Question 28

Making a premature decision and sticking to it while ignoring other potential possibilities that may hold considerable promise is referred to as

A) contemplation.
B) identifying your goals.
C) research.
D) foreclosure.

Question 29

The least effective references are from

A) coaches.
B) former work colleagues.
C) family members.
D) class instructors.

Question 30

When choosing someone to be a reference

A) ask someone you hardly know and really didn't interact with.
B) include family and close friends.
C) immediately give your potential future employer the name.
D) always ask the person's permission.

Question 31

Avoid elaborate formatting and be precise in the words you use are two examples of

A) strategies for using social networking sites.
B) guidelines for posting your resume online.
C) guidelines for mailing your resume.
D) strategies for seeking a position from the newspaper.

Question 32

A key strategy for finding a job is to make use of your

A) friends.
B) online social networks.
C) family.
D) school library.

Question 33

A key strategy to incorporate while in an interview is to

A) dress in your comfy clothes.
B) use your social skills ineffectively.
C) be yourself and be honest.
D) be fashionably late.

Question 34

Learning about a potential employer is something you should

A) do before an interview.
B) do during an interview.
C) do after an interview.
D) not worry about.

Question 35

Using your social skills effectively is something you should

A) do before an interview.
B) do during an interview.
C) do after an interview.
D) not worry about.

Question 36

Consider if you want the position is something you should

A) do before an interview.
B) do during an interview.
C) do after an interview.
D) not worry about.

Question 37

With his or her permission, a former job supervisor makes a great

A) instructor.
B) interviewer.
C) reference.
D) potential employer.

Question 38

If you've received any awards and honors, such as making the dean's list, it is important to include that in your

A) reference letter.
B) resume.
C) work history.
D) career objective.

Question 39

Prior to an interview, you should take some initiative to be well prepared. List three strategies you should follow and give an example of how you will complete each one.

Question 40

During an interview there are several strategies you should follow to ensure it is successful. List three strategies and give an example of how you will complete each one.

Question 41

After an interview there are several strategies you should follow to ensure your own success. List three strategies and give an example of each.

Question 42

There are many important aspects that should be included on your resume. List all nine of them and explain which one you feel is the most important.

Question 43

A good cover letter contains three main aspects. List them, and provide a brief explanation of each.

Question 44

The Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH) contains a great deal of information about careers, but nothing about salaries.

Question 45

It is important to keep a copy of the syllabus and course outline from each class you take in college.

Question 46

Your cover letter is the centerpiece of your presentation to potential employers.