A best practice when networking on LinkedIn is...

Including a personalized note when sending an invitation to connect

Joining as many groups as possible even if they're outside of your interests

Asking for a big favor from a recent connection

Repeatedly private messaging hiring managers to check on the status of your job application

Which of the following is the best strategy when using online job boards to find a new career?

Set up a profile, set filters on which types of jobs you're looking for, and sign up for alerts

Attach your resume to every job posting, even when you're not really interested in the job

Only check the job boards once or twice a month so you don't get overwhelmed

Either search for specific job titles you desire or specific companies you'd like to work for, but not both

Lilly is working on her first resume and has no previous work experience. What can she do to boost her resume?

Emphasize her education and highlight her strong GPA

Create fictional positions she held in the past

Leave out volunteer experience since it's not paid work

Include a lengthy paragraph at the top of her resume explaining why she has no previous work experience

When signing up for his company's 401(k) plan, Milton will need to decide...

How much to contribute and what fund(s) to invest in

Whether he wants direct deposit and how much taxes to pay

How much to match his employer and which health insurance plan he wants

Whether he should close his savings account and how large his tax return will be

Which of the following is TRUE about cover letters?

A cover letter complements your resume by highlighting your interest in the position and what makes you a strong candidate

The cover letter presents the same information that is on your resume

Cover letters are typically 2-3 pages in length

You can use the same cover letter when applying for multiple jobs

Grayson has a job interview tomorrow. What is the best advice you can give him?

Do research on the company ahead of time to understand how his role will support the larger organization

Don't ask questions during the interview since it will show that he may not know something about the company

Be sure to ask about vacation policy and sick leave since he will want to know how many days he can take off

Plan to arrive at least 60 minutes early for the interview

Gordon is a recent graduate and is looking for his first professional job. He has submitted his resume to many different companies and has had a few job interviews. Unfortunately, Gordon has not yet received a job offer. What is the best piece of advice you can give Gordon to continue his job search?

Continue to practice his interview skills so he’ll feel positive and confident when the next opportunity arises

Take a break from the job search process. It is recommended to take a 6-week break whenever a job is not offered following an interview.

Call and email the companies that did not offer him a job and demand they explain why he did not get the job

Completely redo his resume and cover letter, and resubmit them to the companies that he previously applied to

When is it most appropriate to use the STAR Method to answer an interview question?

When you are asked behavioral questions to explain situations when you used specific skills

When you are asked verification questions to confirm the information on your resume

When you are asked opinion questions to see how you would respond to various scenarios

When you are asked creative questions to assess your problem-solving abilities

Joanna is looking for a new job and wants to improve her LinkedIn profile. All of the following are things she should do EXCEPT...

Include vague, generic descriptions for previous job responsibilities

Update her photo so that it is professional and current

Ask for recommendations from previous coworkers and supervisors

Highlight her soft and hard skills

Which of the following is a TRUE statement regarding employee benefits?

It is possible for a job with a lower salary to have a better total compensation package when employee benefits are included

All employers offer the same employee benefits, so there is no need to review benefits when offered a job

Employee benefits always cost you extra money, so it is important to choose only a select few when accepting a job position

Jobs offering a higher salary always offer better employee benefits

All of the following are good ways to convince your boss you deserve a raise EXCEPT...

Your landlord raised your rent and you need more monthly income

You met or exceeded all of your performance targets over the last year

You’ve taken on responsibilities outside of your job description

You played a key role in advancing a goal of your organization

What is one difference between a resume and a LinkedIn profile?

A resume is tailored for a specific job that you're applying to while LinkedIn can include all of your professional work history

A resume lists your past work experience while LinkedIn only describes your future goals

A resume includes a professional photo of you while LinkedIn does not have a photo

A resume is written in a casual tone while a LinkedIn profile is written in a formal tone

If Colette signs up for direct deposit with her employer, and her friend Georgia does not, what will be the difference in how the two friends are paid?

Colette will be paid more quickly because the funds are transferred electronically rather than by cashing a check

Colette will be paid more because there are fewer transaction fees with direct deposit

Georgia will be paid more because there are fewer transaction fees if you do the check cashing yourself

Georgia will pay slightly higher taxes because the IRS will need to send her a W-2 next year

What is the purpose of an informational interview?

To learn more about an industry or position

To meet with a hiring manager and submit your job application

To review the terms of a job offer and negotiate

To pass the first phone screen after applying to a job

Professional associations and organizations can help a person succeed in their career because...

You can meet new people, gain valuable resources, and broaden your professional network

They are required by law in order to work in certain industries

Your employer has to give you a raise for each professional organization you join

They provide income to supplement your salary from your job

Which of the following would be MOST appropriate to share on LinkedIn?

A blog post written by an expert in the industry you would like to work in

A picture of a family vacation you went on recently

A review of a movie you saw last night

A viral meme that is likely to make your coworkers laugh

Soft skills can be best described as...

Skills that highlight a person's ability to work effectively with others

Skills that are easy to demonstrate and measure

Skills that apply only to a specific position

Skills that are not important to employers

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30 sec • 4 pts

All of the following are options you might pursue directly after high school, EXCEPT...

A master’s degree

A bachelor’s degree from a four-year college

An apprenticeship

A two-year associate degree from a community college

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 4 pts

Which of the following statements explains what gross and net pay are on a paystub from your employer?

Gross pay is the total wages you've earned for the pay period, and net pay is smaller because taxes have been removed

Gross pay is the total wages for just this pay period, and net pay is total wages for the entire year to date

Gross pay is the total wages you've earned with any taxes and contributions removed, and net pay is larger to include all your benefits

Gross pay is the total wages you've earned, and net pay is the total amount in taxes you've paid

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 4 pts

All of the following are hard skills EXCEPT...

Coding

Accounting

Carpentry

Adaptability

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 4 pts

Your friend, Nabila, has a virtual interview tomorrow and is extremely nervous. Nabila should do all of the following things to prepare for her virtual interview EXCEPT…

test all of her technology including internet connection and audio

dress as comfortably as possible; since this is a virtual interview, professional dress is not necessary.

ensure she has a clutter-free background

maintain positive body language during her interview such as good posture and eye contact with the camera

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 4 pts

If a college degree is expensive, why is it often considered a good financial decision to go to college?

College graduates always hold higher-paying jobs than high school graduates

College graduates have higher average lifetime earnings than high school graduates

Most people don’t graduate with student debt

After paying tuition, students will have a partial ownership stake in a valuable university

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 4 pts

Which statement is TRUE about the job board posting shown here?

The job is for an account specialist to work at Indeed

Whoever is hired can expect to make $110,000 per year

This job has a lot of flexibility on work hours and the ability to work from anywhere

AutoNation will provide this employee with multiple types of insurance in their benefits package

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 4 pts

In which scenario would you be MOST likely to use an elevator pitch?

Uploading a recording of yourself to a job board

Introducing yourself to a hiring manager at a community center's career fair

Sending a follow-up email to someone you've formally interviewed with

Greeting anyone you meet while vacationing out of town

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Unit 2: Careers & Lifestyle

All of the following are options you might pursue directly after high school, EXCEPT...

Which of the following statements explains what gross and net pay are on a paystub from your employer?

All of the following are hard skills EXCEPT...

Your friend, Nabila, has a virtual interview tomorrow and is extremely nervous. Nabila should do all of the following things to prepare for her virtual interview EXCEPT…

If a college degree is expensive, why is it often considered a good financial decision to go to college?

Which statement is TRUE about the job board posting shown here?

In which scenario would you be MOST likely to use an elevator pitch?

All of the following factors influence a career’s earning potential, EXCEPT...

A best practice when networking on LinkedIn is...

Which of the following is the best strategy when using online job boards to find a new career?

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