Career Exploration- Final Ch. 1 & 2

True

​Transferable competencies are especially important to job seekers with limited work experience.

Samples of your work, proof of identity, Career Action Worksheets from this textbook

The About You section of your Career Builder Files could contain which group of documents?

job

A ___ involves performing a designated set of responsibilities and duties for a specific employer

stay connected to the people and the company where you interviewed. if you get the job, start planning how to succeed at work

After interviewing for a job:

False

Because your goals are personal, you should not tell anyone what they are.

Employers want to hire people who will make their businesses more successful without having to provide too much more training. Both job-specific and transferable skills help employee success both now and when future changes occur.

Explain why employers seek employees with both job-specific and transferable skills.

It is important because you need to know what you are capable of doing and how your are capable to doing things dealing with a job. Matching qualities will help make a job easy to find and save a little bit of confusion and headache trying to find something that you can make work. net*one is a great way to compare your skills to see what fits best for you

Explain why it is important to assess one's own skills, competencies, traits, values, and so on. List at least two resources that can help you with your assessment.

a good way to develop transferable skills

Maia is completing an associate's degree in graphic design. Her job at the copy shop is probably:

False

Only long-term goals need to be in writing.

True

Skills, abilities, and attitudes that you can transfer from one job or career to another are called transferable skills.

False

The most successful job seekers spend all their time looking for jobs, not keeping records of their job search activities.

Plan ahead to avoid doing things at the last minute Break large projects into small, manageable steps Use a calendar or daily planner

What are some ways to manage your time?

is the best match with your skills, strengths, and intentions

When looking for a job that is a best fit for my career, the most important thing to consider is which job:

​what your friends and family appreciate most about you

When writing your Personal Brand Statement, think about:

SMART goal

What is a goal that is specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and time sensitive?

False

A Job Search Journey is once in a lifetime event that cannot be repeated. T/F

30- Second commercial

A ______________________________ is a short speech that highlights your strongest qualities that might be of interest to the person you are talking to.

False

A job-specific skill is one that an employer teaches you on the job.

(1) build self-esteem and confidence; (2) generate mental and physical energy; (3) maintain health; (4) guide you toward goals; (5) help you stay focused to effectively market yourself; (6) project enthusiasm, competence, and presence; and (7) improve your performance.

Describe three ways that a positive attitude and behavior can help you on your Job Search Journey.

Apply for Jobs

In which phase of the Job Search Journey would you network with others to find job openings?

False

Volunteer work is not a good way to explore your career interests because it is not paid work, so it doesn't count.

A Personal Brand Statement is a summary of the benefits you offer to an employer; a tagline or slogan for marketing yourself. A 30-Second Commercial also known as an elevator pitch is a speech that highlights your strongest qualities and shows how they will benefit the employer. The value of both includes: communicate my value to a prospective employer, a short way to highlight my strongest qualities and how they benefit an employer, a good way to market myself, and can be used in many ways (such as online, in conversation, in writing) to describe what I can offer an employer.

What are a Personal Brand Statement and a 30-Second Commercial? What is the value in creating both of these?

Prepare for the journey create your resume apply for jobs Interview phase connect, accept, succeed

What are the five phases of your Job Search Journey

short-term goals

What are the goals that- you want to meet relatively quickly. are steps you need to take to meet your long-term goals ambitious goals

performance confidence health energy level

What can having a positive outlook effect?

increases your chance of achieving them clarifies the steps you need to take ​helps you remember important details

What does defining your goals in writing do?

proactive

What is it called when you are actively talking to others about your problems, while avoiding difficult situations?

Final Portfolio

What is the section of your Career Builder Files that contains documents that you will share with others, especially during interviews, is called:

​can be used in your resume, cover letters, and interviews

What is your personal brand statement?

-A file folder or a binder with tabs to hold all printed documents and notes -An online digital notebook or file-organizing website, software, or app, if you have regular Internet access -An email system that has folders and a calendar, but only if you use a professional username for the account

What systems can you use to organize your job search?

​your education and training ​your experience, skills, and achievements ​your desired salary range

When you conduct your personal inventory of what you can offer an employer and what you want from a job, you should consider:

describe what you did, how you did it, and the importance of the results to the organization

When you describe your achievements, it is best to:

​using innovative thinking and a broad knowledge of world events, I craft strategies for success

Which of the following is NOT a good Personal Brand Statement?

operate an industrial oven

Which of the following is a job-specific skill?

meet deadlines under pressure

Which of the following is a transferable competency?

school transcripts resume list of references awards

Which of the following should you include in your Master Career Portfolio?

Getting organized now makes it easier to quickly access information needed for other steps in the journey. (1) collect information in one place to make it easier to write resumes and/or job applications, (2) keep track of people who can help with the Job Search Journey, (3) be able to find documents when needed, (4) be able to move quickly when a job interview is scheduled, and (5) demonstrate professional organization to prospective employers.

Why is it a good idea to get organized as the first step in your Job Search Journey? List three things you will do to get organized for your Job Search Journey.

True

You could make your Personal Brand Statement stronger by discussing it with friends, family, and school counselors.

True

You should tailor your 30-Second Commercial depending on who you are talking with and what that person is looking for.

True

Your Career Builder Files contain both documents that you create and documents from other sources.

there may be more job options available to you than you realize right now.

Your Job Search Journey can be exciting because:

True

Your Personal Brand Statement is a power-packed statement that summarizes the benefits you offer an employer.

False

Your Personal Brand Statement should focus entirely on your related work skills and experiences, not your personal traits.