Career Planning Quiz

The STATMENT_____________is the most powerful way to describe an accomplishment.

"Reduced storage costs by 30%"

SMALL businesses employ more than _____ percent of the private work force.

50

Your __________ is a binder that contains all the research, notes, document drafts, contacts, and other items you use in your job search.

Career Management Files Tracker

Your __________ is a collection of your best work that represents your skills, qualifications, and achievements that you can show to prospective employers during interviews.

Career Portfolio

"I'll try" and "I should" are examples of positive self-talk.

False

A resume is read very quickly, so it is important not to clutter it up with too many keywords. (True or False)

False

A school's career center has all types of career information, but the staff will not be able to help you find job leads. (True or False)

False

After you FIND YOUR first job, you will not need your Career Portfolio again. (True or False)

False

After you HAVE A FULL-TIME job in your career field, you do not need to read professional and trade journals in your field. (True or False)

False

All private employment agencies are paid by employers, not job-seekers. (True or False)

False

Be prepared to give an interviewer a copy of your Job Qualifications Profile.

False

Because SO MANY DIFFERENT people will read your resume, you should use general terms instead of specific terms to describe your accomplishments.

False

Because TECHNOLOGY IS essential to many jobs, employers must provide formal training classes to help employees learn new technology quickly.

False

Employers EXPECT TO TEACH students who are new to the workplace how to apply their academic skills at work.

False

IN MOST occupations, technical expertise and job-specific skills are the key factors for job security.

False

If AN APPLICATION asks permission to contact your current employer, you should answer "yes" even if your employer does not know you are looking for a new job.

False

If SPACE IS TIGHT on your resume, put the text into two columns.

False

If YOU PLAN to be self-employed, networking is not an essential tool or an effective use of your time.

False

POSITIVE thinkers forget their past accomplishments and think only about future success.

False

RESEARCHING your career field and prospective employers can give you an edge in interviews because the interviewer knows that you have the experience and qualifications for the job.

False

SKILLS and abilities that can be applied in more than one work environment are called job-specific skills.

False

The Internet is GENERALLY CONSIDERED an unreliable source for job information and career assessment tools.

False

The PRIMARY reason employers attend career fairs is to advertise their companies to the public.

False

To respect your network contacts' time, do not bother them with updates about your job search.

False

You should WAIT UNTIL you have secured your career target job before joining a professional organization because your employer may be willing to pay your dues.

False

You should not BEGIN MEETING with your network contacts until your resume is finished and ready to distribute.

False

You should not ask the people you interview during career information surveys ABOUT THE starting salary ranges for positions such as theirs.

False

Maia and her brother Sid work different shifts in a copy shop in Georgetown, Kentucky. Maia needs a reference for a second job she is considering. Who should she ask?

Her shift manager

A ___________ is a SOLID DESCRIPTION of your abilities and how they relate to your job target.

Job Qualifications Profile

Which of the following is a TRANSFERABLE competency?

Meet deadlines under pressure

Which of the following is a JOB=SPECIFIC skill?

Operate an industrial oven

IN WHICH phase of the job search cycle should you select the career field(s) you want to focus on?

Prepare for Your Job Search

Which SECTION is the most prominent in a skills-based resume?

Qualifications

Home health care aids, athletic trainers, veterinarian technicians, and medical assistants are examples of which type of occupations?

Service-producing occupations

A master resume is the generic version of your resume that you can use for networking and can distribute at job fairs. (True or False)

True

An EMPLOYER CAN legally use a job application form to collect information about an applicant's Social Security number and proof of citizenship.

True

An employment application requires information that is not in your resume, such as information about any misdemeanors and felonies.

True

Employers CANNOT PROCESS a preprinted application that is not signed.

True

Employers USUALLY SPECIFY the education, training, and experience they are looking for applicants to possess.

True

Employers EXPECT EMPLOYEES TO possess basic academic skills.

True

Every time you customize your resume, finalize the print version and use it to create the plain text version.

True

Following up with an organization after submitting an application gives you a chance to demonstrate initiative and increase your name recognition.

True

If you KNOW THE names of the human resources manager and the person who will make the hiring decision, send your cover letter and resume to both of them.

True

If you HAVE STRONG work experience for the job you are applying for, it is acceptable to condense the Education section.

True

Most EMPLOYMENT applications have a section stating that the employer may procure an investigative consumer report about you as part of considering your application.

True

One page is the maximum length for a cover letter.

True

SOON after every career information survey you conduct, you should write a follow-up letter expressing appreciation for your contact's time and advice.

True

The ABILITY TO WORK in teams is a work value employers look for in job applicants.

True

The Internet is AN IMPORTANT resource for keeping up with resumes guidelines and trends.

True

The LOCAL chamber of commerce is a good source for job-seeking information on small businesses in an area.

True

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

True

Use numbers and specific examples of your accomplishments to emphasize the credibility of your achievements.

True

You can INCREASE your chances of being called for an interview by seeking unadvertised jobs that you find through networking.

True

You should not ask the people you interview during career information surveys IF THEY HAVE any job openings.

True

______________ are deeply held beliefs about the importance of certain personal qualities and traits.

Values

Which ONE of the following would NOT be a good question to ask while conducting a career information survey?

Would you be willing to recommend me for a job opening in your company?

Which of the following would be GOOD to ask your network members?

a) Do you know of any job openings? b) Do you know of anyone who might know of job openings? c) Do you have any suggestions for my job search? ***d) all of the above

Which of the following WOULD BE A good question to ask employers about their hiring procedures?

a) May I have a copy of your application form? b) What do you think is important for me to include in my resume? d) How can I prepare to interview successfully with your company? ***e) all of the above

What are some ways to manage your time?

a) Plan ahead to avoid doing things at the last minute b) Break large projects into small, manageable steps c) Use a calendar or daily planner ***d) all of the above

Your personal values affect your

a) behavior. b) relationships. c) goals. d) work preferences. ***e) all of the above

If you APPLY FOR most jobs online, your "job search package" consists of your

a) completed online application b) print cover letter c) print resume ***d) all of the above

You can STRENGTHEN your employability by improving your knowledge about the career field and gathering information on

a) current and predicted industry trends. b) general educational requirements. c) salary ranges in the industry. ***d) all of the above

To be successful AT MEETING prospective employers at a career or job fair, you should

a) dress up, much as you would for an interview. b) take copies of your resume and business cards. c) plan what you will say when you meet employers at the fair. ***d) all of the above

You can RECOGNIZE a good workplace during career information surveys because the people you interview will mention

a) fair pay, benefits, and management. b) recognition opportunities. c) philosophy of teamwork. ***d) all of the above

Job seekers WITHOUT WORK experience in their target fields should consider obtaining an internship to

a) gain important work experience. b) develop references. c) break into a new field. ***d) all of the above

When you meet WITH A NETWORK contact, you should

a) give that person a copy of your resume. b) be considerate of that person's time. c) ask for the names of two other contacts. ***d) all of the above

You will be screened into or out of an interview on the basis of your

a) resume. b) employment application. c) cover letter. ***d) all of the above

Which of the following would NOT BE a good choice for your personal support network?

a) spouse b) friend(s) c) fellow student(s) d) all of the above ***e) none of the above

If you MAIL YOUR job search package to an employer, you can include

a) your business card. b) a reference list. c) a few samples from your Career Portfolio. ***d) all of the above.

Your personal career inventory has basic information about

a) your education and professional training. b) your work experience, skills, and accomplishments. c) people who can vouch for your work and recommend you. ***d) all of the above

REGULARLY trying to control other people is an example of ____________________ behavior.

aggressive

Job seekers CAN USE Twitter to

all of the above

Understanding the vocabulary of your career field will help you

all of the above

If A JOB LISTING at a job site has the name of the company

apply for the job through the job site and the company website.

An effective CLOSING PARAGRAPH in a cover letter asks for a(n): a) benefits b) set pay rate c) interview

c) interview

A job THAT SUITS your current qualifications and interests and that you have a realistic chance of being hired for is called a

career target.

A ___________ resume layout will typically have a large Work Experience section.

chronological

Before signing up with a private employment agency, you should a) check the firm's reputation. b) determine your costs. c) read the contract carefully.

d) all of the above

Defining your goals in writing

d) all of the above

Employers AVOID HIRING people who

d) all of the above

PROPER conduct at work means following the rules, such as

d) all of the above

The BUREAU OF LABOR Statistics predicts a continued decline in jobs in goods-producing industries such as

d) all of the above

To be successful IN A PLACE of business, an employee must have:

d) all of the above

When you ARE LOOKING for a job, establish a routine and work on your job search every

day.

Having a positive outlook can affect your

e) all of the above

An effective COVER LETTER a) makes an excellent first impression. b) is well written and attractive. c) convinces the reader to read the resume. d) highlights the writer's key qualifications. e) emphasizes how the writer's qualifications meet the employer's needs.

f) all of the above

A winning resume

gets you an interview.

Most OF THE JOB growth through 2018 is predicted in occupations related to

healthcare.

PEOPLE who are honest, fair, law-abiding, and trustworthy are said to have

integrity.

Do not put a job objective on a ________________resume.

master

A typical resume should be (how many pages?)

one to two pages.

PURPOSELY acting with energy and enthusiasm is a characteristic of

positive behavior.

A __________ is a BRIEF STATEMENT that describes you by stating your most relevant experience and qualifications.

profile

A hard-to-get "dream job" that you would like to have in the near future is called a

stretch job target.

SOLVING problems and learning new tasks are examples of

thinking skills.

The INFORMATION YOU COLLECT through career research will help you

when you apply for jobs.

A job APPLICANT WHO has a well-written resume and cover letter demonstrates

written communication skills.

An ORGANIZATION'S code of ethics is

written guidelines for employees to follow based on specific ethical standards and values.

When you meet WITH YOUR network contacts, a good topic of discussion would be

your job target.

Assertiveness is based on

your right to be treated with respect.