BA 300 FINAL
Which of the following is the only valid reason to get a certain level of compensation? A. I want it B. I need it C. I deserve it
Answer: C, I deserve it
When wanting to negotiate your salary offer you should: A. State why you need it and provide expense details B. Research the position salary and provide the exact amount that you want C. Research the position salary, provide a range and details as to why you deserve it D. All of the above
Answer: Research the position salary, provide a range and details as to why you deserve it
Your Personal Value Proposition should be:
Compelling, Valuable, Relevant, Current, Expansive
True or False: You should only ask for an informational interview if the company has posed a job.
False
What are resources to uncover your persona?
Hobbies, Family, Friends, Interests, Passions
True or False: Behavior based questions should be answered using the STAR method:
True
How many main sections are in a cover letter?
3
When dealing with adversity, what is the the phase you go through when dealing with change?
Adapt
You network with people to: A. Find someone who is hiring B. Make a Connection C. Add more people to your LinkedIn D. Pass out your resume to everyone.
Answer B, Make a Connection
Which of the following is NOT one of the three fundamental questions to help you pursuit the underserved need? A. Why do you need them? B. What are the opportunities? C. Where are they? D. How can they be reached?
Answer: A
When you go to a networking event you should: A. Bring business cards B. Hand out your resume to everyone C. Hang out with just your friends
Answer: A, Bring Business Cards
When you go on an interview you should dress: A. Conservatively professional B. Like people who work at the company C. Like people on their website D. Like when you go to class
Answer: A, Conservatively Professional
Which of the following is NOT a significant element of an effective brand? A. People feel good to be associated with the brand B. Always changing C. Memorable D. Persistent and long lasting
Answer: B
Which of the following is NOT one of the three segments of the Career Acceleration Plan? A. Telling your story B. Relationships C. Exploring your passion D. Discovering the opportunities
Answer: B, Relationships
What are appropriate questions to ask at the end of an interview? A. Do you give out bonuses? B. What is the work environment like? C. What is the salary range? D. What is the holiday time? CE. an you smoke on the job?
Answer: B, What is the work environment like?
Which of the following is NOT a question that employers ask about the candidate? A. Can they do the work? B. Will they do the work? C. Are they old enough to do the work? D. Do they fit in with the culture?
Answer: C, Are they old enough to do the work?
Which of the following is not an appropriate question to ask someone when networking? A. What do you do for a living? B. Where do you see things going? C. Can you give me a job? D. What interests you?
Answer: C, Can you give me a job?
Which of the following is NOT a key element of your personal brand? A. Persona B. Super Powers C. Job D. Personal Story
Answer: C, Job
Which of the following should NOT be included in your resume? A. Quantified outcome B. Results of your work C. List of your general duties
Answer: C, List of your general duties
Which of the following should NOT be listed in the skills section of your resume? A. Microsoft skills B. Speaks Spanish C. Organized D. Certifications
Answer: C, Organization
Which of the following is NOT one of the big three drivers of value? A. Process Improvement B. Profitability C. Perform job duties D. Customer Satisfaction
Answer: C, Perform Job Duties
The Sweet Spot is where which three elements come together? A. Personal brand, self assessment, underserved need B. Explore your passion, discover the opportunities, and tell your story C. Personal brand, underserved need, and personal value proposition D. None of the above
Answer: C, Personal brand, underserved need, and personal value proposition
Which of the following is NOT a key point of the entrepreneurial mindset? A.Networking with a purpose B. Always value scanning C. Playing the blame game D. Conducting informational interviews
Answer: C, Playing the Blame Game
When recruiters ask for a certain number of years of experience, that's an example of which dimension of the Triangle of Success? A. Skills and Knowledge B. Relationships C. Track Record D. None of the above
Answer: C, Track Record
What are the three parts of the Triangle of Success? A. Skills and Knowledge, Resumes, Cover Letters B. Relationships, Resumes, Cover Letters C. Track Record, Relationships, Skills and Knowledge D. Track, Relationships, Resumes
Answer: C, Track Record, Relationships, and Skills and Knowledge
In the marketplace, projecting what you want people to think about you describes: A. Your personal value proposition B. The underserved need C. Your personal brand D. Survive, adapt, and flourish
Answer: C, Your Personal Brand
The Learn to Discover the Opportunities Section of the Career Accelerator A. Personal Brand B. Personal Value Proposition C. Sweet Spot D. All of the above
Answer: D, All of the above
What is the definition of an Entrepreneur? A. One who organizes their approach B. One who assumes the risk associated with the business or enterprise C. One who manages all the factors D. All of the above
Answer: D, All of the above
Which of the following is a part of the Tell Your Story section of the Career Accelerator plan? A. Written Media B. Social Media C. Interviewing D. All of the above
Answer: D, All of the above
Which of the following is a way to communicate your brand? A. Elevator speech or Pitch B. Electronic Portfolio C. Personal Web Page D. All of the above
Answer: D, All of the above
Which of the following is one way to resolve your dilemma? A. Volunteering B. Networking C. Personal Reflection D. All of the above
Answer: D, All of the above
Which of the following should you do before an interview? A. Prepare your interview materials. B. Research the company C. Prepare your interview business professional outfit D. All of the above
Answer: D, All of the above
What is the underserved need about? A. Understand potential client needs B. Someone to buy what you're selling C. How you can solve the clients problems D. Both A and C
Answer: D, Both A and C
When asking someone if they would be willing to be a reference for you, you should: A. Ask before giving their name and information to the recruiter B. You don't need to do anything, just share their information with the recruiter C. Provide them with a couple bullet points about things you want them to cover D. Both A and C
Answer: D, Both A and C
What does STAR stand for? A. Situation, Task, Advice, Result B. Situation, Task, Advice, Reaction C. Situation, Test, Action, Result D. Situation, Task, Action, Result
Answer: D, Situation, Task, Action, Result
Which of the following is NOT a question to ask yourself when determining your personal value proposition? A. What is my value? B. What evidence of my value exists? C. Who would benefit from what I do? D. Who will endorse this value? E. None of the above
Answer: E, None of the Above
What are the four sections of a Resume?
Contact, Education, Experience, Skills
True or False: Facebook is the most important social media tool you can use in your career quest and primary tool used by recruiters to source candidates.
False
True or False: In reference to the concept "Context before Content", developing your resume and writing a cover letter are examples of context.
False
True or False: Informational Interviews and Mock Interviews are the same thing.
False
True or False: Planning to attend some seminars on entrepreneurship is a specific goal.
False
True or False: When going to a networking event, you should stay with the friends you went with.
False
True or False: The hit rate of someone having a strong resume and getting it in front of a hiring manager is 25%
False, out of 100 resumes, they make only pick 5 if they even pick that many
What is your persona?
It is who you are, the qualities that make you you, and your attributes, characteristics, vision, and values.
What are your "Super Powers"?
It is your unique value, what sets you apart from others, and how others benefit from having you on their team.
What are the elements of a personal value proposition?
People, Customers, Business
How can you uncover your "super powers"?
Performance Reviews, Feedback, and Team Assignments
What does the Myers-Briggs assess?
Personality preferences
Which of the 4p's of marketing is about your skills, abilities, and experiences that describe you?
Product
How you brand yourself describes which of the four P's of marketing?
Promotion
What are SMART goals?
Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Time Based
What are the three parts of the career accelerator process?
Telling Your Story, Exploring Your Passion, Discovering the Opportunities
What is your Personal Value Proposition?
The unique value that you can bring to the job market that will differentiate you from other candidates.
True or False: "Learn to think like an entrepreneur" is about taking the concepts that help people start and run their businesses and learning how to apply them to your personal career quest.
True
True or False: A free market only cares if you are able to bring value to it in exchange for fair compensation.
True
True or False: Asking about using Pivot Table in Excel is a Skills based question
True
True or False: Building and executing a business plan is similar to the concept and challenges associated with building a career acceleration plan.
True
True or False: Developing your personal brand will help you with your self confidence.
True
True or False: During an informational interview you should ask questions about trends, insights, advice, resources, and assignments given in this type of field.
True
True or False: Feeling inexperienced in your new role is an example of a career dilemma.
True
True or False: In an informational interview, you are asking the individual to help you understand what is valued in the industry.
True
True or False: It is important to give off a positive impression when networking. It is argued that over 93% of communication is nonverbal.
True
True or False: Over 50% of recent college graduates go into a job that they could have done with a high school diploma.
True
True or False: The second paragraph of your cover letter tells the skills that you have and how they match up with the job you are applying for
True
True or False: Under the experience section of a resume, each word should start with an action verb.
True
True or False: Understanding your weaknesses will provide you with insight into the kinds of career opportunities you want to explore.
True
True or False: Your Super Powers in your Personal Brand include your unique value, the benefits of working with you, what sets you apart from others, and all of the resources that can uncover details about you (reviews, feedback, etc.)
True
True or False: Your personal brand is what people are saying about you when you aren't in the room.
True
True or False: Your resume is another form of how your personal brand is communicated.
True
True or False: Your resume should be one page
True
How can you identify your personal value proposition?
Using SWOT Analysis
SWOT analysis
strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats
