Career Development Exam 1

After interviewing for a job:

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

Which of the following is a transferable competency?

Meet deadlines under pressure

What systems can you use to organize your job search?

**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 (All of the above)

What are things that your employer can expect of you?

**Follow safety and health rules **Maintain a clean and orderly work area **Be punctual and reliable (All of the above)

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

**School transcripts **Your resume **A list of references **Awards ​(All of the above)

Short-term goals are:

**goals you want to meet relatively quickly. **steps you need to take to meet your long-term goals.

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

A Personal Brand Statement is a summary of what a job seeker has to offer an employer. A 30-Second Commercial is a slightly shorter version of the Personal Brand Statement that focuses on the benefits for the employer and varies depending on who you are talking to. Student answers on the value of these will vary but should include at least one of the following: 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.

A company's code of ethics or code of business conduct describes how the leaders must behave, not the employees. (T/F)

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 (T/F)

False

Only long-term goals need to be in writing. (T/F)

False

The Internet is generally considered an unreliable source for job information and career assessment tools. (T/F)

False

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

False

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

False

You should write your resume in Phase One of your Job Search Journey, Prepare for the Journey. (T/F)

False

Your Personal Brand Statement should focus entirely on your related work skills and experiences, not your personal traits. (T/F)

False

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

Final Portfolio

What are things that you can demand of your employer?

Pay for work you have done

Most career fields offer jobs in several different work environments. Write down a career field you are interested in and describe both the common job environment and a less common job environment such as in a hidden or niche job.

Student answers will vary but should include both a common job and a less common job. Examples: Nurses commonly work at hospitals and medical offices; less commonly they work in jobs in school and corporate clinics, medical research, and medical insurance. Welders commonly work for construction firms or in companies making metal products; less commonly they work in jobs related to artwork production, building maintenance, weld inspection, and welder training.

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

Students can include three of the following benefits of a positive attitude: (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 or name the five phases of your Job Search Journey.

Students' answers will vary on the level of detail. At this time it is sufficient to give approximate names of the phases and a rough description. Extra points might be given for listing steps. Example description: Get ready by getting organized and collecting everything in one place, write my resume, apply for jobs, be interviewed, accept a job.

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.

This information helps in making good choices when selecting which jobs to apply for, selecting which companies to consider as prospective employers, and considering specific job offers. It's all about finding the right fit. Resources include the school career center, the Internet, and commercial software packages.

Your Personal Brand Statement is a power-packed statement that summarizes the benefits you offer an employer (T/F)

True

Your personal job preferences include such things as preferring to work in a team environment or by yourself. (T/F)

True

Good ways to learn about differences between companies' cultures is:

​**talk to people who work for the company now or have worked for the company in the past. ​**read what employees say on online social media sites such as Glassdoor.com. ​**read the company website, especially the mission, values, and ethics. ​(all of the above)

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

​**your education and training. ​**your experience, skills, and achievements. ​**your desired salary range. ​(all of the above)

Among other things, employers in the United States typically provide:

​*a safe environment, based on industry standards. ​*training on company procedures and methods. ​*equal treatment regardless of sex, age, ethnicity, or religion. ​(all of the above)

Which of the following is a job-specific skill?​

​Operate an industrial oven

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.

What are some ways to manage your time?

*Plan ahead to avoid doing things at the last minute. *Break large projects into small, manageable steps. *Use a calendar or daily planner. ​(All of the above)

Defining your goals in writing:

*increases your chance of achieving them. *clarifies the steps you need to take. ​*helps you remember important details. ​(all of the above)

Having a positive outlook can affect your:

*performance. *confidence. *health. *energy level. (all of the above)

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

3- second commercial

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

Apply for Jobs

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

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.

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

False

A job-specific skill is one that an employer teaches you on the job. (T/F)

False

Because your goals are personal, you should not tell anyone what they are. (T/F)

False

Eli has a degree related to computer repair, so he should look for jobs only at computer repair companies. (T/F)

False

Employers don't consider an applicant's ability to work well in a team environment or to work well with others. (T/F)

False

Once you choose your career field, there is little difference between the jobs in your field. (T/F)

False

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.

Getting organized now makes it easier to quickly access information needed for other steps in the journey. Student answers should include three of the following benefits of getting organized: (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.

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

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

Give three examples of how your lifestyle might be impacted by your choice of one company versus another.

Student answers will vary and should include such things as the following: hours of work; travel; need to relocate; wages and benefits; company culture (example: friendly versus competitive); some companies value their employees more than others, which impacts pay and working conditions; government jobs versus private industry have different employee regulations and benefits such as those related to pensions and social security; and unions

If you can link your chosen field to an in-demand industry, you may find more job openings (T/F)

True

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

True

Transferable competencies are especially important to job seekers with limited work experience. (T/F)

True

You could make your Personal Brand Statement stronger by discussing it with friends, family, and school counselors. (T/F)

True

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

True

Your Career Builder Files contain both documents that you create and documents from other sources. (T/F)

True

A SMART goal is:

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

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

a good way to develop transferable skills.

_______________ are unwritten rules of accepted behavior, best learned by observing others and seeking advice from trusted coworkers.

cultural norms

_______________ are accepted standards about what is right or wrong.

ethics

Being proactive means:

focusing on solving problems and taking responsibility.

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

is the best match with your skills, strengths, and interests.

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

job

Respecting diversity is the responsibility of:

the company leaders, managers, and employees.

Your Job Search Journey can be exciting because:

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

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.

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.

When considering your preferred work environment, it is good to think about the:

​**physical environment. ​**emotional atmosphere. ​**level of challenge the job presents. ​(all of the above)

Your Personal Brand Statement:

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

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.