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

LinkedIn includes all job history. A resume is tailored to a specific job.

What should you NOT do to prep for a virtual interview?

dress as comfortably as possible

total wages you've earned for the pay period

What are soft skills?

Skills that show a person's ability to work with others well

What is the purpose of an informational interview?

to learn more about a position or industry

What is the difference between direct deposit and getting a pay check?

You get paid faster when you have direct deposit because it is electronic.

What is best practice on LinkedIn?

Add a personalized note when sending an invite to connect with someone new

Which does NOT influnece a career's earning potential?

opportunity to complete a direct deposit

What is NOT a great way to convince your boss you need a raise?

tell them your bills are higher so you need a higher income

What is correct about cover letters?

they higlight your interest in the position & why you're a strong candidate

When is it appropriate to use the STAR Method in an interview?

to answer behavioral questions about specific skills

What is true about employee benefits

some lower salary jobs can have beter total compensation packages

When would you MOST likely use an elevator pitch?

Meeting a hiring manager at a career fair

When you sign up for a company's 401(k) plan, you need to decide what?

how much to contribute and what kind of funds to put your money in

What is the best strategy on online job boards?

Create your profile, set filters, and get alerts on new jobs

If you haven't received any job offers after submitting your resume, what can you do?

Keep practicing interview skills

Why is college often considered a good financial decision?

College grads have higher average lifetime earnings

How can professional associations and organizations help you success in your career?

You can make great connections in your professional network.

What is great interview advice?

Do research on the company to better understand it

What is one thing you can do to boost your resume without any prior work experience?

Highlight your GPA & strong academics

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What is one difference between a LinkedIn profile and a resume?
A resume is casual while LinkedIn is formal.
LinkedIn includes all job history. A resume is tailored to a specific job.
LinkedIn only covers your future goals.
A resume is the only one that includes a photo.
2
What can you NOT persue RIGHT after high school?
a bachelor's degree
an associate degree
a master's degree
an apprenticeship
3
What new things should you share on LinkedIn
The broadway show you attended last week
A picture of a family vacation from last month
A new meme you found funny
A relevant industry blog post
4
What is net pay?
total wages for the year
gross pay minus any taxes
total amount of taxes paid
an amoung larger than gross pay
5
What should you NOT do to prep for a virtual interview?
test all your technology before the meeting starts
ensure you have a clutter-free background
dress as comfortably as possible
maintain good posture and eye contact with the camera
6
What is gross pay?
total wages you've earned in one week
total wages you've earned for the pay period
amount of taxes you have paid
total wages you've earned minus taxes
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What are soft skills?
Easily demonstratable skills
Skills that show a person's ability to work with others well
Skills that are not important
Skills that only relate to a specific job
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What is the purpose of an informational interview?
to learn more about a position or industry
to pass the first stage of the interview process
to negotiate the terms of a job
to submit your job application to the hiring manager
9
What is the difference between direct deposit and getting a pay check?
You get paid faster when you have direct deposit because it is electronic.
You will be charged more taxes with direct deposit.
You get paid more because there are fewer transaction fees.
You get paid more if you have direct deposit because you do not pay fees.
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What is best practice on LinkedIn?
Repeatively email the same manager to see if they got your job application
Join as many groups as possible in many different interest areas
Add a personalized note when sending an invite to connect with someone new
Asking for help from a new connection
11
Which does NOT influnece a career's earning potential?
opportunities for advancement
industry job growth rate
median salary
opportunity to complete a direct deposit
12
What is NOT a great way to convince your boss you need a raise?
meet and exceed all performance targets
take on responsibilities outside your job description
tell them your bills are higher so you need a higher income
play a key role in meeting your company's goals
13
What is correct about cover letters?
exactly the same as resumes
usually 2 pages long or more
they higlight your interest in the position & why you're a strong candidate
can be used without edits for multiple jobs
14
When is it appropriate to use the STAR Method in an interview?
to answer verification questions about your resume
to answer behavioral questions about specific skills
to answer opinion questions about scenario responses
to answer creative questions about problem-solving abilities
15
What is true about employee benefits
benefits cost the employee money, so only accept a few
they are the same across all companies
high salary jobs always have better benefits
some lower salary jobs can have beter total compensation packages
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When would you MOST likely use an elevator pitch?
Sending a follow-up email after a formal interview
Greeting anyone you meet at church
Posting a recording of yourself to a job board
Meeting a hiring manager at a career fair
17
When you sign up for a company's 401(k) plan, you need to decide what?
how much to match the employer & what kind of insurance plans to choose
what kind of savings account you want
how much to contribute and what kind of funds to put your money in
if you want to do direct dposits
18
What is the best strategy on online job boards?
Check the board only once per month
Create your profile, set filters, and get alerts on new jobs
Apply to ever job posting you see
Search for the company you want or the job title you want, but not together
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If you haven't received any job offers after submitting your resume, what can you do?
Keep practicing interview skills
Call the companies that did not hire you and demand to know why
Redo your resume and resubmit them to the same company
Take an 8 week break from job hunting
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Name the soft skill.
accounting
adaptability
programming
welding
21
Why is college often considered a good financial decision?
College grads do not usually have debt
Alumni get partial owenership in a college with their tuition payments
College grads have higher average lifetime earnings
College graduates always hold higher-payer jobs over high school grads
22
How can professional associations and organizations help you success in your career?
They pay you to join.
They are required by law.
You can make great connections in your professional network.
Your employer will pay you more per organization you are a part of.
23
What is great interview advice?
Arrive an hour early
Do not ask any questions about the company
Ask about vacation policy and sick leave
Do research on the company to better understand it
24
To improve your LinkedIn profile, what should you NOT do?
use a professional and current photo
be vague and generic
ask for recommendations from previous coworkers
highlight soft and hard skills
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What is one thing you can do to boost your resume without any prior work experience?
Explain in a long paragraph why you do not have previous experience
Do not include volunteer experience
Add fake jobs that you've had in the past
Highlight your GPA & strong academics

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