Career Study Guide Modules 5-6

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 a benefit of collaboration and teamwork?

It expands your social network and creates new connections.

____ is the ability to find solutions and be creative when overcoming challenges.

Problem solving

Which technique will NOT help you build rapport with your colleagues?

Being consistently unprepared

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.

Adaptivity

Conflicts happen in all careers. What can help to reduce the damage that a conflict can cause on a project or on a team?

All of the above

To get a special project, Chris practiced ____ by reading all he could about the field and spending time learning a new skill.

Lifelong Learning

Which is NOT an effective way to build relationships with your co-workers?

Find one or two co-workers you can complain to.

How can a professional association help you reach your career goals?

Professional associations will jost networking events and connect you to people in the careers and industries you are interested in.

Setting up your computer network in your home or office.

What is NOT an example of professional networking?

Which is an outcome of asking for help in the workplace?

It helps you and your whole team get what you need.

______ is NOT an effective way to do research about a job you want?

Asking your friends about the company or the job.

When attending a networking event, what should you focus on first before asking for connections or advice?

Building a relationship with people first.

Before going to a job interview, which of these will NOT help you prepare?

Clean out your email inbox.

Relationship building at work can...

Create relationships that lead to opportunities later

What is one benefit to working collaboratively on a team?

Each person gets to contribute in their own way.

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.

Informational interviews on the position and background research on the company.

What research will help prepare you before you apply for a job?