Which is NOT an effective way to build relationships with your co-workers?

Find one or two co-workers that you can complain to.

Why is paying attention to how you present yourself in an interview important and helpful in securing a job?

It allows the interviewer to focus on you and your skills

When faced with needing additional money during college, which is option is NOT true?

Paying with additional loans can lead to connections and opportunities.

Which best defines the relationship between short and long term goals?

Short term goals are small steps that can help accomplish a long term goal

A resume and cover letter help secure interviews. What can help secure a job offer?

A thank you letter after the interview.

Which is the best example of someone growing their network while in high-school?

Having regular check-ins with teachers and counselors to discuss goals.

When faced with balancing your financial life, which is an effective first step?

Notice what you spend your money on, list areas where you can save.

Balancing life in college requires attention to which aspects of your life in order to reach long and short term goals?

Finances, social life, academics and personal life

When gathering information about an industry, pay attention to whether it is a growth industry. What does this mean?

It is growing and adding jobs, which means it may be easier to get work.

How should resumes and cover letters be written to help you obtain a job that meets your career goals?

Should list your accomplishments and how your skills match the job needs

A friend tells you they cannot afford to pay for the required tests to apply for college, how would you respond?

"You can get a waiver which will pay for the tests."

Which item is not part of a college application?

Financial aid application and FAFSA form

How can body language, tone of voice, and eye contact improve your ability to secure a job during an interview?

They communicate positivity & can mean more job interest & enthusiasm

When gathering information about jobs, understand how you are paid. What is the difference between salary and wage?

Salary is paid no matter the hours, wage is paid only for exact time at job

How can goal setting help with academic performance?

It helps you focus on what needs to be done and why.

What do college students need to spend more time doing in order to meetlong-term academic goals?

Planning for study time outside of class

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1
Which is NOT an effective way to build relationships with your co-workers?
Ask your co-workers about their role, skills and goals
Be curious about your co-workers lives and passions.
Find one or two co-workers that you can complain to.
Find reasons to praise or compliment your co-workers for good work.
2
Why is paying attention to how you present yourself in an interview important and helpful in securing a job?
Dress in a similar way as the interviewer, it gives you stuff to talk about
The choice you made in an outfit is a good way to start the conversation
It focuses your energy on yourself, which is what you should focus on
It allows the interviewer to focus on you and your skills
3
______is the ability to change and be flexible as problems arise and priorities shift
Collaborating
Adaptability
Teamwork
Lifelong Learning
4
When faced with needing additional money during college, which is option is NOT true?
Paying with credit cards can end up costing more money
Taking on a job can make connections that lead to opportunities
Taking on a job can cut into study time
Paying with additional loans can lead to connections and opportunities.
5
Which best defines the relationship between short and long term goals?
Short term goals are easy and long term goals are hard.
Short term goals are about to jobs, long term goals are about industries
Short term goals can be accomplished, long term goals can't
Short term goals are small steps that can help accomplish a long term goal
6
A resume and cover letter help secure interviews. What can help secure a job offer?
A thank you letter after the interview.
A written summary of the interview.
A text to show gratitude that you were given an interview
A posting on social media about how great the interview went.
7
Which is the best example of someone growing their network while in high-school?
Setting goals and telling friends about them.
Sharing grades with friends and family.
Having regular check-ins with teachers and counselors to discuss goals.
Planning time to meet with friends to go to a sporting event
8
When faced with balancing your financial life, which is an effective first step?
Use credit cards to cover additional costs.
Get a job that can impact your ability to study.
Notice what you spend your money on, list areas where you can save.
Take out additional loans at low interest rates
9
As you apply to college, when should you apply for financial aid?
After you know you have been accepted by a school
When you apply to the college.
Before you actually apply to the school. It shows real interest.
After you enroll and start your classes.
10
Balancing life in college requires attention to which aspects of your life in order to reach long and short term goals?
Class time and study time.
Finances, social life, academics and personal life
Paying attention only to your social life can lead to career opportunities
Managing your weight while dealing with cooking or meal plan
11
When gathering information about an industry, pay attention to whether it is a growth industry. What does this mean?
It is growing so that it might be difficult to get a job in it
Requires you to grow a lot by learning new skills, can be hard to get into
It is growing and adding jobs, which means it may be easier to get work.
It is going through growing pains, so it might not be very flexible
12
When filling out a college application, what should you list?
Part time job
All of these
Sports
Community Service / Volunteer Work
13
What is NOT taken into account when determining a person's career path?
Personality
Interests
Skills
Genetics
14
____ is the ability to find solutions and be creative when overcoming challenges
Reading
Problem Solving
Reliability
Teamwork
15
Before going to a job interview, which of these will NOT help you prepare?
Review your public profiles on social media accounts.
Plan what you will wear and how you will look
Practice in the mirror to watch your body language
Clean out your email inbox.
16
How should resumes and cover letters be written to help you obtain a job that meets your career goals?
Should list your hobbies
Should list any teachers who will give you a good reference
Should list your accomplishments and how your skills match the job needs
Should include why you left your previous job
17
What types of people make up a person's personal network?
Parents, neighbors, extended family
Anyone you run across in the neighborhood
All of these
Teachers, principals and counselors
18
A friend tells you they cannot afford to pay for the required tests to apply for college, how would you respond?
"Just take a different type of standardized test that is free."
"You can get a waiver which will pay for the tests."
"Once you get accepted to a school, they will pay you back."
"Just skip the tests, they are not that important anyway."
19
Which item is not part of a college application?
Letter of reference from people who have worked with you in the past
Personal essay and high school grades
Financial aid application and FAFSA form
Application form and any fees
20
How can body language, tone of voice, and eye contact improve your ability to secure a job during an interview?
They communicate positivity & can mean more job interest & enthusiasm
They actually don't communicate much, so don't worry about doing them
They help interviewers pay attention you use so you can communicate clearly
They allow you to say less which is always good in an interview
21
When gathering information about jobs, understand how you are paid. What is the difference between salary and wage?
Salary is paid no matter the hours, wage is paid only for exact time at job
An hourly wage is paid in installments, a salary is paid once a year.
An hourly wage usually has benefits & is flexible whereas a salary does not
Salary is the time working and wage is paid when the job is complete
22
Which technique will NOT help you build rapport with your colleagues?
Communicating what you want and what you need
Being able to handle conflicts.
Pulling your weight and following through on what you say you will do.
Being consistently unprepared.
23
How can goal setting help with academic performance?
It is an effective study skill.
It helps you focus on what needs to be done and why.
They help you understand content better.
Writing goals down makes them happen.
24
What study skill is being used when taking a large project and breaking it down into smaller manageable tasks?
Prioritizing
Chunking
Goal setting
Telescoping
25
What do college students need to spend more time doing in order to meetlong-term academic goals?
Organizing materials for all classes
Taking time to relax and rejuvenate
Staying in contact with friends and family
Planning for study time outside of class

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