Career Readiness - Chapter 2 & 3

An in-demand industry is:

-an industry that has many job openings. - ​an industry that has more job openings than graduates or trained people to fill these jobs. (both b and c above)

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

30-Second Commercial

Posting your Personal Brand Statement on social media is:

?

As an employee, being honest and ethical includes which of the following?

All of the Above

Ella has a degree related to computer repair, so she should look for jobs only at computer repair companies.

False

Job-specific skills are those skills taught by employers on the job.

False

On the job, you can ignore the silly rules if it helps you be more productive or get your job done faster or better.

False

Once you choose your career field, there is little difference between the jobs in your field.

False

The Internet is generally considered an unreliable source for job information and career assessment tools.

False

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

False

Which of the following is a transferable competency?

Meet deadlines under pressure

What are things that you can demand of your employer?

Pay for work you have done

If you can link your chosen field to an in-demand industry, you may find more job openings.

True

The world of work is continually changing based on economic, political and societal changes, on both a global and local level. You should be positioned to change with it.

True

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

True

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

True

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

Using innovative thinking and a broad knowledge of world events, I craft strategies for success.

When you describe your achievements, it is best to:

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

When writing your Personal Brand Statement, think about:

what your friends and family appreciate most about you.

An organization's code of ethics is:

written guidelines for employees to follow based on the company's specific ethical standards and values.