Ch 1-3
Describe or name the five phases of your Job Search Journey.
1) prepare for the journey2) create your resume3) apply for job4) Shine at interview5) Connect, accept, and succeed (written answer)
Your Personal Brand Statement is a power-packed statement that summarizes the benefits you offer an employer.
True
Transferable competencies are especially important to job seekers with limited work experience.
True
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 ______________________________ is a short speech that highlights your strongest qualities that might be of interest to the person you are talking to.
30-Second Commercial
Which of the following is a job-specific skill?
Operate an industrial oven
You could make your Personal Brand Statement stronger by discussing it with friends, family, and school counselors.
true
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)
In which phase of the Job Search Journey would you network with others to find job openings?
Apply for Jobs
Only long-term goals need to be in writing.
False
The most successful job seekers spend all their time looking for jobs, not keeping records of their job search activities.
False
Volunteer work is not a good way to explore your career interests because it is not paid work, so it doesn't count.
False
You should write your resume in Phase One of your Job Search Journey, Prepare for the Journey.
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 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)
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
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)
Describe three ways that a positive attitude and behavior can help you on your Job Search Journey.
Thinking Positive, Positive visualization, strong self esteem (written answer)
Your Career Builder Files contain both documents that you create and documents from other sources.
True
A SMART goal is:
a goal that is specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and time sensitive.
A Job Search Journey is once in a lifetime event that cannot be repeated.
false
Your Personal Brand Statement should focus entirely on your related work skills and experiences, not your personal traits.
false
Being proactive means:
focusing on solving problems and taking responsibility.
Short-term goals are:
goals you want to meet relatively quickly. steps you need to take to meet your long-term goals. (both a and b)
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)
A ___ involves performing a designated set of responsibilities and duties for a specific employer.
job
Having a positive outlook can affect your:
performance. confidence. health. energy level. (all of the above)
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. (both b and c)
Your Job Search Journey can be exciting because:
there may be more job options available to you than you realize right now.
Skills, abilities, and attitudes that you can transfer from one job or career to another are called transferable skills.
true
You should tailor your 30-Second Commercial depending on who you are talking with and what that person is looking for.
true
Which of the following is a transferable competency?
Meet deadlines under pressure
When writing your Personal Brand Statement, think about:
what your friends and family appreciate most about you.
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)
A job-specific skill is one that an employer teaches you on the job.
False
Because your goals are personal, you should not tell anyone what they are.
False
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.
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.
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.
(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. (written answer)
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.