Unit 1 PFC
What is the difference between a salary and an hourly wage?
A salary is paid no matter how many hours you work whereas an hourly wage is paid only for the time on your job.
A resume and cover letter help secure interviews. What can help secure a job offer?
A thank you letter after the interview.
______ is the ability to change and be flexible as problems arise and priorities shift
Adaptability
What best describes the difference between careers and industries?
An industry is a field or a subject area whereas careers are the type of work that is done by an individual.
When gathering information about an industry, pay attention to whether it is a growth industry. What does this mean?
An industry that is growing and adding jobs, which means it may be easier to get work.
A technique that will NOT help you build rapport with your colleagues
Being consistantly unprepared
When attending a networking event, what should you focus on first before asking for connections or advice?
Building relationships with people first
Before going to a job interview, which of these will NOT help you prepare?
Clean out your email box.
Which of these is NOT an important thing to consider when choosing a path after high school?
Determine if your path matches most of your peers.
What is one benifit to working collabortively on a team?
Each person gets to contribute in their own unique way.
How can managing your personal life help with reaching your goals?
Eating right, exercising, and getting enough sleep can reduce stress and help you study.
A benifit of collaboration and teamwork
Expands your social network and creates new connections
A career is another name for a job.
False
Letters of recommendation for college should only be about your academic achievements.
False
. Balancing life in college will require paying attention to which aspects of your life in order to reach long and short term goals?
Finances, social life, academics and personal life
Which item is not part of a college application?
Financial aid application and FAFSA form
A NON effective way to build relationships with your co-workers
Find one or two co-workers that you can complain to.
What is NOT taken into account when determining a person's career path
Genetics
Why is paying attention to how you present yourself in an interview important and helpful in securing a job?
It allows the interviewer to focus on you and your skills
Which is the best explanation for why organization can lead to academic and career success?
It allows you to locate materials, be aware of your assignments and plan time to get things done
An outcome of asking for help in the workplace
It helps you and your whole team get the help you need
How can goal setting help with academic performance?
It helps you focus on what needs to be done and why
As a prospective student, what is the best reason to request an interview with your college application?
It shows the college that you are really interested.
How can short term goals best lead towards accomplishing long term career goals?
Learning skills, earning certifications and gaining experience can prepare someone for a desired career
Which is an example of an effective study skill?
Making notecards and quizzing yourself.
When faced with balancing your financial life, which is an effective first step?
Notice what you spend your money on, list areas where you can save
When faced with needing additional money during college, which is option is NOT true?
Paying with additional loans can lead to connections and opportunities.
What types of people make up a person's personal network?
People you know
What do college students need to spend more time doing in order to meet long-term academic goals?
Planning for study time outside of class
The ability to find solutions and be creative when overcomming challenges
Problem solving
How can a professional association help you reach your career goals?
Professional associations will host networking events and connect you to people in the careers and industries you are interested in.
What can help to reduce the damage that a conflict can cause on aproject or on a team
Relationshp building, open commnicaton, seeking a win/win solution.
Which of these is an example of a college student practicing effective problem solving techniques?
Seeking out academic support at the student center before a report is due.
What best describes the relationship between short and long term goals?
Setting short-term goals now helps reach long-term goals later
What is NOT an example of professional networking?
Setting up your computer network in your home or office
What is an effective way of making new friends and connecting with people who share the same interests as you?
Sharing your thoughts on social media. Asking the writing center on campus for help with an article for the school paper. Joining a new club.
Which best defines the relationship between short and long term goals?
Short term goals are smaller steps that can help accomplish a long term goal.
When filling out a college application, what should you list?
Sports, Community Service, Part time job
How can body language, tone of voice and eye contact improve your ability to secure a job during an interview?
They can communicate a positive energy which can mean more interest and enthusiasm for the job.
How should resumes and cover letters be written to help you obtain a job that meets your career goals?
They should list your accomplishments and how your skills meet the needs of the job.
Which of the following can be considered an important part of time management?
Thinking about how much time to spend on each task, and in what order they should be done.
What study skill is being used when taking a large project and breaking it down into smaller manageable tasks?
chunking
Learning design software, applying to college and creating a website to showcase work are examples of _____________ that lead to a career as a graphic artist.
short term goals
What is an example of an interest leading to a career choice?
An interest in helping others leads to a career in medicine.
When you ____, you have all the materials needed to complete a task
Are organized
Which is NOT an effective way to do research about the job you want?
Asking your friends about the company or job.
Which is the best example of someone growing their network while in high-school?
Having regular check-ins with teachers and counselors to discuss goals
What research will help you prepare before you apply for a job?
Informational interviews on the position and background research on the company.
Life can get busy and hectic, but relationships matter. What is an effective way of mending relationships that may have had been neglected?
Taking time to meet up and hang out together
When applying to college, it pays to ask for help and advice from people who have already gone. Which of the following people could be a useful resource during the college application process?
Teacchers, Principals, Guidance Counselors
Who is most likely able to help you accomplish goals?
Teachers, parents or caregivers, friends
As you apply to college, when should you apply for financial aid?
When you apply to the college.
Which of the following will help you reach long term goals?
Writing down your goals Breaking big goals into smaller ones. Taking care of your physical and mental health.
Changing your major or your focus of study in college is common. What may happen if you change your major in college?
You may need to take additional courses during a summer semester.
Relationships building at work can
create relationships that lead to new opportunities later
Finding balance in social life requires...
creating blocks of time to connect with friends and family regularly
Prioritization is an example of a skill that helps you reach long term goals because...
it focuses on the most important tasks first, which leads to accomplishing long term goals.
A friend tells you that they cannot afford to pay for the standardized tests that need to be taken to apply for college and military academies. How could you respond?
"You can get a waiver which will pay for the tests."
Why should you block time on a calendar to study on a regular basis?
Improving your time management helps you study regularly instead of cramming