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Resumes, interviewing, college applications, etc.
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Do you stand to shake your interviewer's hand?
Only if you see them approach
Always--it's polite
Only if it's a woman
No, they don't want your germs
2
What is an example of a hard skill?
Problem solving
Speaking a foreign language
Adaptability
Communication skills
3
What is the main difference between Public and Private Colleges?
Uniforms
Number of teachers
Number of students
Source of funding
4
Which is not true about a cover letter?
It should be a formal business letter format
It further explains your resume
It has to be pretty and colorful
It shows your personality
5
Engineers, Mathematicians, Computer Programmers, and Scientists are:
In high growth industries
In high demand
All of the above
STEM related
6
Can you use the Common Application as your college application?
Yes
It depends on the college
No
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Should you include your e-mail in your resume?
Never
Yes
No
If you want to
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What should you wear to a job interview?
Depends on the interview.
Sweats
Normal clothes
Fancy Clothes
9
All is acceptable during an interview EXCEPT:
a positive attitude
checking your phone
good posture
good hygiene
10
When going to an interview, how early should you show up?
Exactly the time it starts
24 hours before
15 minutes before
1 hour before
11
How many times can you retake the SAT or ACT?
3
1
As many times as you want.
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What are some elements a resume should consist of?
Contact information
Work Experience
All of the above
Job Goals/Objective
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Which of the following is a hard skill?
Patience
Typing speed
Good eye contact
Time management
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Which of these is a hard skill?
Quick thinking
Communication
Team work
Computer skills
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If they choose to, what kind of jewelry should women wear to a job interview?
Big jangly necklaces
Modest jewelry
The most expensive pieces they own
None at all
16
What does SAT stand for?
Scholastic Art test
Stupid Aptitude Test
Scholastic Aptitude Test
All of the above
17
What is the STAR Technique useful for?
Giving a complete interview answer OR Cover Letter
Excelling in college
Writing an excellent College essay
Writing your resume
18
What is networking?
Interaction with others to help further one's career
Working with nets
Using the internet
Calculating net profits
19
When dressing for an interview with a law firm or a CEO position, you should wear:
Business Casual
Casual
Business Formal
Flip flops, shorts, and a tank top
20
Complete the formula: Vision + Energy =
Happiness
Money
Success
Love
21
What's the best way to improve your writing skills?
By continuing to do the same thing you've been doing.
By looking at the dictionary
You can't
By reading
22
What does JA stand for?
Junior Achievement
Junior Academy
Junior Assistance
Justified American
23
What does college "gift aid" consist of?
Loans
Grants
Borrowed money
Student work pay
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Where can you find job listings?
From friends/family
Newspapers
All of the above
Online
25
What should you include in your resume and cover letter?
Your skills and abilities and how they fit the job
Info about your family
Your purpose in Life
All the awards you've won
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A document to expand on experiences, qualities, and qualifications for a job.
Cover letter
Resume
College entrance essay
Essay
27
What is an "X Factor" in writing your college application?
Something that makes you mad
Class you're gifted in
Something unique, a talent
Favorite career
28
What does the website "Raise.me" provide?
Test prep
Ways to get a loans and outside donations for college
Micro-scholarships
Inspiration
29
How do you wait/prepare for an interview?
Meditate in criss cross applesauce pose
Sit with good posture and stand to shake hands
Play games on phone, elbows on knees
Tap your foot to relieve nervousness
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How long is an "elevator speech?"
As long as the trip takes
One minute
20 seconds
30 seconds
31
Overall SAT scores can range from:
800-1600
200-800
200-800
400-1600
32
At the bottom of a cover letter, you should:
Sign your name
Type your name (only)
Draw a picture
Put the date
33
What do most colleges require before admission?
ACT/SAT Scores
An Application with an essay
Transcripts from High School
All of the above
34
Why do we practice writing in our journals?
To improve writing skills
To practice for future tests
Both
None of the above
35
How should you shake a recruiter's hand in an interview?
Shake their hand while sitting
Say, "What's up? I'm ___" and shake hands vigorously.
Politely stand, introduce self, shake hands firmly.
Say "When will this be over?" while shaking their hand
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What is not a good interview "tip?"
Have your phone out
Have good posture
Don't chew gum
Be formal
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In College Prep, your writing should be:
carefree
scintillating
abbreviated
informal and slang
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What does ACT stand for?
American College Test
Arts Construction Technology
A Caterpillar Tube
Apple Common Test
