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It is always best to be underdressed then overdress an interview so that you dont offendthe interviewer

False

Questions you prepared to Astor in an interview should help you determine blank

If you can be in effective employee for the organization

What is the greatest consequence of foreclosure and career planning

Ignoring career possibilities that whole considerable promise

Catching the reader's attention in your Career Portfolio cover letter is done in the

Introduction

Some reasons to send a thank-you note to an individual you have interviewed as part of your career research are what?

It reinforces your Interest in their profession. It is a common courtesy.

After you have reflected on the interview process it is a good idea to

Jot down your impressions in your career portfolio

_____ has become the largest online professional social media site.

Linkedin

Identify recommended information to maintain in the first part of your career portfolio. (Check all that apply.)

O Course syllabus, transcripts, and credentials Including samples Career research notes Basic personal data Long-term career goals

Which step in the P.O.W.E.R. process requires you to identify your long-term career goals?

O Prepare

Which of the following can be effective strategies for using social networking in your job search?

Use Linkedin to network and make connections. Announce on Facebook that you are in the Job market.

What are some questions to ask yourself after an interview

What could I have done better am I pleased with how I present myself what did I do particularly well

Select the questions that are appropriate to ask during an interview

What is the hiring process used by this organization

In addition to keeping your syllabus and outline from courses, it is useful to keep a copy of all of the following except

all of your tests.

Your contact information should include which of the following?

e-mail address name, address phone number(s)

Identify the elements demonstrated by a well-written cover letter contained in a Career Portfolio.

enthusiasm for the work. match between your qualification and the job. strong and creative writing

When creating a personal history for your Career Portfolio, you should be sure to include

every significant experience you have had. experiences that have made a major impact on your life. every employment-related experience, Including summerjobs.

A job interview is your chance to

exhibit what you can bring to the position. demonstrate enthusiasm. show who you are.

Many career resource offices offer on-site computers with software that allows you to do what?

gather job-related information

Your Career Portfolio cover letter should be oriented toward

helping employers solve their problem.

When attempting to "catch the reader" in your Career Portfolio cover letter, you should include

how you learned about the job and why you are Interested in it.

What is the greatest consequence of "foreclosure" in career planning?

ignoring career possibilities that hold considerable promise

When building your Career Portfolio, long-term career goals should be

included as a statement in your Career Portfolio.

Individuals who are capable of providing the most valuable feedback on your résumé and cover letter include your instructors, career counseling staff, and

individuals working in your field of interest.

The more useful career research notes that should be kept in your Career Portfolio include those from books, the Web, and

interviews with people in the profession.

Catching the reader's attention in your Career Portfolio cover letter is done in the

introduction

The process of identifying your goals, researching careers, and building a Career Portfolio

is career exploration.

The following information is available in the Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH) except

job applications.

The reason for keeping a copy of a course syllabus or class outline in your Career Portfolio is to

jog your memory about material covered in a course.

The information in the first part of the Career Portfolio is meant to help you

make career-related decisions. record your thinking about your career.

"Foreclosure" is a term that psychologists use when individuals

make premature decisions.

When creating a Career Portfolio, a copy of your ______ transcript should be included.

most recent

In addition to books, you may find which of the following at a career center?

pamphlets and CD-ROMS

Identify job search activities that can be done on the Web.

post résumés screen applications apply for jobs search for jobs

When writing a cover letter for your Career Portfolio, whose perspective should be kept in mind?

potential employer

Two critical guidelines for posting résumés online include to be very precise in the words you choose to use and to

proofread, proofread, proofread.

Career research notes provide you with a

record of your career-related efforts

A Career Portfolio is an ever-evolving record that documents your occupational _______.

research findings , sklis and capabilities, goals and achlevement

The key to knowing specific opportunities as well as developments and changes in a chosen field is

research, research, research.

A ____ is the first thing that potential employers see and should serve to arouse their interest in you.

résumé

What are the two primary elements of the second part of your Career Porfolio?

résumé & cover letter

The following elements should be included in a résumé except

sex, race, and age.

A student who has decided to acquire the training necessary to become an engineer

still needs to think and plan their career.

Every cover letter should be

tailor-written to a specific position.

Why should you research a company with which you have an interview?

to discover the organization's management style to know the company's culture to be able to answer questions

Why might you consider interviewing professionals in a field you're interested in?

to get an inside view of working in that field. to confirm or refute your research on that career

The reason for including a piece or two of your best writing in your Career Portfolio is

to have a sample of your writing easily available should a potentlal employer ask for one.

A record of the courses you have taken, credits earned, and grades received is a

transcript

Long-term career goals should be based on your

values

The Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH) is published [more than one answer may be correct]

with occupations categorized Into 25 broad groupings. by the U.S. Department of Labor. every two years.

The Occupation Outlook Handbook is available online, along with additional resources, at what address?

www.bls.gov/oco

You will draw on information in the first part of your Career Portfolio to create the second part. It is recommended that you create the first part for _____.

you

Writing samples in your Career Portfolio should be examples of

your best writing.

It is key that your references can provide, in detail,

your strengths and accomplishments.

Following a job interview you may believe that the position might not be a good fit for you which of the following is the best course of action

Allow an offer of employment to be presented and see if problems can be negotiated

Thanking positive, confident falls during an interview will help you

Appear positive and confident

Job applicants should learn about a potential employer blank the interview

Before

What are some important social skills that show an interview or he or she is a fellow human being and not simply someone who can give you a job

Being responsive looking them in the eyes shaking hands family listening attentively

A good question to ask yourself when creating your personal history for a Career Portfolio is names and

"If someone were to write your biography, what are the key events that you'd want included?"

Why should you compare answers to predictable interview questions

To help you feel more confident

What are some categories of individuals who can provide you references?

Class instructors Colleagues in previous positions Former job supervisors Coaches or club advisors

When should you ask any questions you have repaired prior to an interview

Towards the end if they have not been answered

What is one suggestion your text but it makes for learning how to dress appropriately for an interview

Stop by the office before hand to see how employees dress

Why is it a good idea to ask professionals in your field of interest to evaluate your résumé and cover letter? (Check all that apply.)

They can help you avoid saying the wrong things. They might know about job openings and think of you. They can help you say the right things.

Which of the following are prepared responses to a typical interview questions such as tell me about yourself

They should highlight your skills and experience they should cover your career goals

Why is it desirable to arrive at a job interview well before hand

To compose yourself to find a parking space to locate the building and room

Identify the characteristics of good career planning notes. (Check all that apply.)

Writing simply, Writing legibly, Writing in an organized manner

Who is disadvantage when you get a job under false pretense?

You and your employer

A former landlord's name and address may be useful when you need

a credit reference

What might be one reason the computers screening your résumé on an online employment site may reject your application?

a misspelled word

The cover letter included in your Career Portfolio is

a sample letter that should be specifically tailored for every application.

Deciding on the specific major or degree that you will pursue in college is

an important decision about your career.

What is the "call for action" in your cover letter?

an opportunity to discuss the position further

Computers most likely "read" your résumé when you submit information electronically for a job search; therefore, you must

be extremely precise and follow some stylistic rules.

Career Portfolios can

be in hard-copy versions or online.

Basic personal data such as identification numbers (social security number, addresses, college ID, and telephone number) and rental information (landlord's name and address) should

be kept in the first part of your Career Portfolio.

Drawing in the reader is the task of the cover letter

body

A résumé is a

brief summary of your qualifications for a job.

Identify which of the following would be a valid resource to research careers on your campus and in your community.

campus employment office public library campus Ilbrary campus career center state employment .center

The "call for action" is found in the

conclusion

The "call for action" is found in the _____ of your Career Portfolio cover letter.

conclusion

A well-written cover letter body should include

connection between your skills and the job. who you are and what makes you unique. accomplishments and qualifications from your history.

What is contained in the second part of your Career Portfolio?

cover letter and résumé


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