LEARNING FRAMEWORK CHAPTER 12

Which occupational category on O*NET OnLine focuses on occupations that are new and are expected to grow rapidly in the next several years? A. Bright Outlook B. Job Zone C. Green Economy Sector D. STEM Disciplines

A. Bright Outlook

Cho has always had an easier time learning foreign languages than she has with her math classes. A teacher once explained to her that she has a natural aptitude for foreign languages. What does that mean? A. Cho has an inherent understanding of how foreign languages work. B. Cho works harder at learning languages and is therefore better at it. C. Cho comes into her language classes already knowing the basics. D. Cho will not be able to learn higher-level math.

A. Cho has an inherent understanding of how foreign languages work.

Sara has scheduled an interview for an administrative position at a local hospital. She has mapped out the route to the hospital, gathered copies of her résumé and cover letter, and practiced answering common interview questions. Which strategy will NOT help Sara make a positive impression on the interviewer? A. Dressing in casual attire B. Sending a thank-you e-mail after the interview C. Arriving on time for the interview D. Answering questions knowledgably

A. Dressing in casual attire

Which is an example of a presentation skill? A. Persuading B. Analyzing quantitative data C. Being reliable D. Solving problems

A. Persuading

__________ is the process of gathering information about yourself in order to make informed decisions. A. Self-assessment B. Experiential C. Networking D. Aptitude

A. Self-assessment

Lifelong learning can provide you with employment opportunities regardless of the economy. A. True B. False

A. True

You can learn essential skills such as teamwork and communication in any job. A. True B. False

A. True

Which is an example of a content skill? A. Writing proficiently B. Taking charge C. Being punctual D. Being self-motivated

A. Writing proficiently

The process of making a career choice begins with __________. A. creating a career plan B. writing a résumé and cover letter C. your first job interview D. identifying job openings

A. creating a career plan

Which statement about your future career is false? A. Your career choice is not permanent. B. A college degree will guarantee you a job after graduation. C. To advance your career, you must accept the risks that accompany employment. D. You are more or less solely responsible for your career.

B. A college degree will guarantee you a job after graduation.

Jacob has been working at a software company as an intern for the last few months, and his supervisor, April, has suggested that he apply for a job there when he graduates. April told Jacob that he has the right aptitude and skills for a career in software, and she would be happy to recommend him for a position with the company. Which of Jacob's skills is an example of a workplace skill? A. Organization B. Computer programming C. Conflict management D. Teamwork

B. Computer programming

A skills résumé lists your jobs and other experiences in chronological order. A. True B. False

B. False

Everyone defines success and satisfaction the same way. A. True B. False

B. False

Reputable firms often ask recent graduates to pay an up-front fee for a job. A. True B. False

B. False

A cover letter is more important than a résumé and is much harder to write well. A. False B. True

B. True

Adapting your skills to the market that exists will help you avoid a negative employment situation. A. False B. True

B. True

The purpose of a job interview is for the applicant and interviewer to exchange information. A. False B. True

B. True

Today, computer literacy is considered a core skill like reading, writing, and mathematics. A. False B. True

B. True

In service learning, you __________. A. compete against other students as part of a team B. perform service work without pay C. complete a paid work assignment in a workplace D. go through short-term, on-the-job training for pay or academic credit

B. perform service work without pay

The combination of your characteristics or qualities that combine to form your character — how you think, feel, and behave — is referred to as your __________. A. values B. personality C. skills D. aptitude

B. personality

__________ skills are intellectual or "hard" skills you gain in your academic field. A. Transferable B. Professional C. Content D. General

C. Content

Lerato has been searching for a job and recently read an ad for a position at a company that he wants to work for. His résumé has already been written, reviewed, and revised, but he needs to craft an effective cover letter. What should Lerato do when writing his cover letter? A. Address it to "To whom it may concern" B. Rely on his computer's spell check to catch any errors in spelling and grammar C. Explain how his education and experience would benefit the company D. Focus on how the job would fit into his long-term career plan

C. Explain how his education and experience would benefit the company

What is the first step to doing industry research? A. Identify companies of interest within a larger industry B. Research individual employers of interest C. Figure out what industries interest you D. Determine your desired role in your chosen industry

C. Figure out what industries interest you

Which question should you NOT ask yourself after completing a college course? A. How will I use what I learned both in and out of class? B. What did I learn that I am most likely to remember? C. Should I have focused more energy on a different course? D. Do I want to stay in touch with this instructor?

C. Should I have focused more energy on a different course?

Your values are those things that you __________. A. are worst at B. feel least strongly about C. feel most strongly about D. are best at

C. feel most strongly about

If you have scheduled a job interview and are researching the company, you should NOT __________. A. take note of statements about the company's goals and values B. look through the company's entire website C. leave your research at home when you go to the interview D. look up details about the company's products and services

C. leave your research at home when you go to the interview

Today's economy is all of the following EXCEPT__________. A. innovative B. global C. limited by boundaries D. unstable

C. limited by boundaries

Which is NOT a benefit of working while taking classes? A. Gaining professional experience B. Earning money for tuition, books, and living expenses C. Learning more about yourself and others D. Getting more time to study

D. Getting more time to study

Adri spent a lot of time preparing a résumé for her job search. She watched a video tutorial on YouTube, looked through numerous examples of résumés at the career center, and specifically tailored it to the pharmaceutical industry, where she hopes to work as a researcher someday. Now that she has finished the first draft of her résumé, she wants to get some feedback to help improve it. Adri would benefit MOST from having a(n) __________ review her résumé. A. family member B. instructor in the English department C. classmate D. career counselor

D. career counselor

A __________ skill is a general skill that can be applied in a lot of settings. A. workplace B. content C. trade D. transferable

D. transferable