Deck 6: Careers

Question 1

When posting your résumé on an online employment site,remember to

A)use passive words.
B)use unusual type styles.
C)proofread,proofread,and proofread again.
D)include tabbed and italicized information.

Answer 1

C
Explanation: When posting your résumé on an online employment site,remember to proofread,proofread,and proofread again.You should also use action verbs,use simple type styles such as Arial or Times New Roman,avoid elaborate formatting,and use a standard 80 characters per line.

Question 2

You should know for sure what you want to do professionally when you enter college.

Answer 2

False
Explanation: Your college years are a time to find out who you are,identify your strengths and weaknesses,and gain more understanding of your likes and dislikes.

Question 3

Which of the following is important in career planning?

A)research
B)administration
C)negotiations
D)delegating

Answer 3

A
Explanation: Research is important in career planning.Use books,Web sites,personality assessments,and personal interviews to research your career possibilities.

Question 4

After a job interview,you should

A)evaluate your interview performance.
B)prepare possible questions.
C)prepare your answers to the possible questions.
D)learn about the company or organization.

Question 5

There are several good reasons for asking someone who is currently in the field in which you're interested to review your résumé and cover letter.Some of those reasons are given below.Click all that apply.

A)your reviewer will be in the best position to know what employers are looking for.
B)your reviewer can tell you how to present yourself most effectively.
C)your reviewer can offer you a job on the spot
D)your reviewer might remember you when a job opens up in the future.
E)your reviewer may post your resume online for you
F)Answers a,b,& d are correct

Question 6

Resources to help you identify possible careers may include the items listed below.Click all that apply

A)the Occupational Outlook Handbook.
B)the Department of Labor Web site.
C)interest and personality assessments.
D)a journal of your life's experiences
E)knowledge of what your parents think you "should" be
F)Answers a,b,& c are correct

Question 7

One advantage of starting an e-Portfolio is

A)other people can access it online.
B)it proves you are tech-savvy.
C)it is something you can easily modify from anywhere.
D)you can easily include web links.

Question 8

Finding a reference is easy-just ask anyone you know.

Question 9

The first step in career planning is to think about what you enjoy doing.

Question 10

Career planning is an ongoing process to prepare you for your next job.

Question 11

One way to understand a profession is to talk to someone who has a job you want to investigate.

Question 12

A cover letter is

A)much more important than your résumé.
B)a way to show that you can type a letter.
C)a way to help employers see how you meet the job requirements.
D)a generic letter you can send to every potential employer.

Question 13

A résumé should include everything about you to give the potential employer a complete picture.

Question 14

Electronic job searches may mean that your résumé will be "read" by a computer.

Question 15

The Career Portfolio: Part II should contain information for potential employers such as the following.Click all that apply.

A)your college ID number.
B)career research notes.
C)a résumé.
D)a cover letter.
E)a list of persons who can be used as references along with their contact information.
F)Answers c,d,& e are correct

Question 16

Effective references typically come from which of the following categories of people?

A)family members
B)former roommates
C)prominent people who've met you once or twice
D)class instructors

Question 17

A Career Portfolio Part I,which helps you make career decisions,should include background information such as

A)a cover letter.
B)a résumé.
C)basic personal data and course syllabi.
D)references.

Question 18

When searching for information about careers,be sure to keep notes about what you find.

Question 19

A dynamic record that documents your skills,capabilities,achievements,and goals is known as

A)a personal data form.
B)a career portfolio.
C)a transcript.
D)a résumé.

Question 20

The interview is your chance to demonstrate several things.Some possibilities are listed below.Click all that apply.

A)show who you are.
B)demonstrate that you are better qualified than the persons currently holding similar positions.
C)demonstrate your enthusiasm for a position.
D)demonstrate all of your interests,including hobbies.
E)exhibit what you can bring to the position.
F)Answers a,c,& e are correct

Question 21

You should wait for the employer to follow up with you regarding your interview;otherwise,you will seem pushy.

Question 22

Once you have identified a career choice you should stick with it persistently and ignore other possibilities.

Question 23

"What you do after the interview is as important as what you do during the interview." It is especially important is to write a thank you note.Why?

Question 24

List the four strategies that are important to a job interview and briefly explain each one.

Question 25

Think of a profession you would like to investigate.In order to learn more about this profession,explain whom you would interview and what questions you would ask.

Question 26

It is very important to find appropriate references.List three categories of people who could provide a reference.