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Engineers, Mathematicians, Computer Programmers, and Scientists are:
In high growth industries
STEM related
All of the above
In high demand
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How should you shake a recruiter's hand in an interview?
Say "When will this be over?" while shaking their hand
Shake their hand while sitting
Politely stand, introduce self, shake hands firmly.
Say, "What's up? I'm ___" and shake hands vigorously.
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What is an "X Factor" in writing your college application?
Class you're gifted in
Something that makes you mad
Something unique, a talent
Favorite career
4
What should you include in your resume and cover letter?
All the awards you've won
Your purpose in Life
Your skills and abilities and how they fit the job
Info about your family
5
How long is an "elevator speech?"
One minute
20 seconds
As long as the trip takes
30 seconds
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What does ACT stand for?
Apple Common Test
A Caterpillar Tube
Arts Construction Technology
American College Test
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Which is not true about a cover letter?
It should be a formal business letter format
It shows your personality
It has to be pretty and colorful
It further explains your resume
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When going to an interview, how early should you show up?
15 minutes before
Exactly the time it starts
24 hours before
1 hour before
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Where can you find job listings?
From friends/family
Online
All of the above
Newspapers
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Do you stand to shake your interviewer's hand?
No, they don't want your germs
Always--it's polite
Only if it's a woman
Only if you see them approach
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When dressing for an interview with a law firm or a CEO position, you should wear:
Casual
Business Formal
Business Casual
Flip flops, shorts, and a tank top
12
In College Prep, your writing should be:
carefree
informal and slang
abbreviated
scintillating
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What should you wear to a job interview?
Fancy Clothes
Normal clothes
Depends on the interview.
Sweats
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Should you include your e-mail in your resume?
Never
No
Yes
If you want to
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What is not a good interview "tip?"
Don't chew gum
Have your phone out
Be formal
Have good posture
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All is acceptable during an interview EXCEPT:
checking your phone
a positive attitude
good hygiene
good posture
17
What do most colleges require before admission?
Transcripts from High School
An Application with an essay
ACT/SAT Scores
All of the above
18
How many times can you retake the SAT or ACT?
1
As many times as you want.
5
3
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How do you wait/prepare for an interview?
Sit with good posture and stand to shake hands
Play games on phone, elbows on knees
Tap your foot to relieve nervousness
Meditate in criss cross applesauce pose
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If they choose to, what kind of jewelry should women wear to a job interview?
None at all
Big jangly necklaces
Modest jewelry
The most expensive pieces they own
21
What is networking?
Working with nets
Using the internet
Interaction with others to help further one's career
Calculating net profits
22
Can you use the Common Application as your college application?
It depends on the college
Yes
No
23
What does SAT stand for?
Stupid Aptitude Test
All of the above
Scholastic Aptitude Test
Scholastic Art test
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A document to expand on experiences, qualities, and qualifications for a job.
College entrance essay
Cover letter
Resume
Essay
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Which of these is a hard skill?
Team work
Quick thinking
Computer skills
Communication
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What is the STAR Technique useful for?
Excelling in college
Giving a complete interview answer OR Cover Letter
Writing an excellent College essay
Writing your resume
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What is an example of a hard skill?
Communication skills
Speaking a foreign language
Problem solving
Adaptability
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What are some elements a resume should consist of?
Work Experience
Contact information
Job Goals/Objective
All of the above
29
Which of the following is a hard skill?
Good eye contact
Time management
Typing speed
Patience
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What does JA stand for?
Justified American
Junior Academy
Junior Assistance
Junior Achievement
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At the bottom of a cover letter, you should:
Type your name (only)
Draw a picture
Put the date
Sign your name
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What is the main difference between Public and Private Colleges?
Number of students
Uniforms
Source of funding
Number of teachers
33
What's the best way to improve your writing skills?
By looking at the dictionary
By continuing to do the same thing you've been doing.
By reading
You can't
34
Why do we practice writing in our journals?
To practice for future tests
None of the above
To improve writing skills
Both
35
Overall SAT scores can range from:
800-1600
400-1600
200-800
200-800
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Complete the formula: Vision + Energy =
Money
Happiness
Love
Success
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What does college "gift aid" consist of?
Borrowed money
Student work pay
Loans
Grants
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What does the website "Raise.me" provide?
Ways to get a loans and outside donations for college
Test prep
Micro-scholarships
Inspiration
