What is the power of mentorship?

C. Getting guidance and opportunities from experienced professionals

What are some aspects of Professional Dress?

Suit/Dress Pants (or Skirt) and Dress Shirt with Blazer

Which is a good example of staying organized?

C. Using a calendar or reminders

Which of the following is a sign of positive body language?

C. Smiling and maintaining open posture

What’s the correct structure of a cover letter body?

A. Intro, Body 1, Body 2, Conclusion

What’s the purpose of a cover letter?

C. To introduce yourself and show why you’re a good fit

Why is visualization powerful?

B. Helps you stay motivated and inspired

Which is a good closing line in a cover letter?

B. “Looking forward to the opportunity to contribute to your team.”

How can you expand your network?

C. Connect with people in your field

Which of the following should be in your resume?

B. The jobs you’ve had and the skills you used

What is one way to take initiative?

C. Introduce yourself and express your goals

What is a benefit of small talk in professional settings?

C. Warming up conversations and building rapport/network

What is one foundation of effective communication?

C. Small talk and likable communication

What does 'active listening' involve?

C. Fully focusing on the speaker and responding thoughtfully

What does SMART stand for?

A. Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Timely

Why is seeking feedback important?

C. It helps you improve and grow

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1
What’s the only real way to build communication skills?
A. Reading about it
D. Hoping it gets better
B. Watching TED Talks
C. Practice
2
What is the power of mentorship?
D. Doing everything alone
A. Hanging out with friends
B. Learning from unqualified people
C. Getting guidance and opportunities from experienced professionals
3
What are business hours
sat & Sun 9-5
Mon-Fri 9-4
Mon-Fri 9-5
Mon-Fri 24/7
4
What should you reflect on from past job/life experiences?
strengths only
strengths and weaknesses
Mistakes only
who to blame
5
What are some aspects of Professional Dress?
Ronal McDonald Clown Costume
Dress shirt with blazer and open toed shoes
Suit/Dress Pants (or Skirt) and Dress Shirt with Blazer
Mini skirt like a belt
6
Which is a good example of staying organized?
C. Using a calendar or reminders
B. Forgetting deadlines
A. Keeping everything in your head
D. Checking your planner once a month
7
Which of the following is a correct resume section?
B. Professional Experience
A. Favorite Movies
C. Weekend Activities
D. Pets
8
What should go after the conclusion in your cover letter?
B. A meme
A. Your signature
D. A quote from your favorite show
C. A fun fact
9
What is one step that leads to action?
B. Breaking down tasks
D. Waiting for motivation
C. Ignoring deadlines
A. Thinking without doing
10
Which of the following is a sign of positive body language?
C. Smiling and maintaining open posture
A. Crossed arms
D. Constantly checking your phone
B. Looking away
11
What’s the correct structure of a cover letter body?
D. Joke, Goal List, Exit Paragraph
B. Title Page, Bullet Points, Poem
C. Summary, Birthdate, Quote, Closing
A. Intro, Body 1, Body 2, Conclusion
12
What's the one thing you need to succeed in professional development and in life?
Floating Mindset
Fixed Mindset
Growing Mindset
Growth Mindset
13
What’s the purpose of a cover letter?
B. To summarize your resume
D. To complain about past jobs
C. To introduce yourself and show why you’re a good fit
A. To fill space
14
Which of these is NOT a trait of likable, confident communication?
D. Showing genuine interest
C. Projecting confidence
A. Positive body language
B. Fake enthusiasm
15
Why is visualization powerful?
C. Wastes time
D. Works only for athletes
B. Helps you stay motivated and inspired
A. Makes you dream big only
16
How many pages should a resume or cover letter be?
D. As many as possible
A. 2-3 pages
B. 5 pages
C. 1 page
17
Which is a good closing line in a cover letter?
D. “Let’s get this bread!”
A. “Hope you vibe with this!”
B. “Looking forward to the opportunity to contribute to your team.”
C. “Bye!”
18
How can you expand your network?
B. Avoid professional spaces
A. Wait for people to find you
D. ONLY talk to friends
C. Connect with people in your field
19
Which of the following is part of the Art of Listening?
D. Ignoring body language
C. Active listening
B. Talking about yourself
A. Passive hearing
20
What's an example of a professional salutation for the end of a text or email?
Thanks queen
Bye huzz
Xoxo gossip girl
Sincerely, ___
21
Which of the following should be in your resume?
D. A joke
C. What your parents do
B. The jobs you’ve had and the skills you used
A. Your favorite hobbies
22
Who are the assistants?
Kristen & Tyanne
Scarlett, Bre, Liz
Tenzin, Jared, Shayy
Nate, Jared, Shayy
23
Who is the PD Chair?
Nate Crespo
Syed Ahmed
Tenzin Yingsal
Alex Besen
24
Which of the following is NOT a section on a resume?
A. Honors
B. Extracurricular Experience
D. Favorite Memes
C. Skills
25
What is one way to take initiative?
D. Wait for instructions
B. Be silent in meetings
C. Introduce yourself and express your goals
A. Let others lead
26
Which of these actions show you are listening to understand?
D. Finishing their sentences
C. Talking about your own experiences
A. Asking thoughtful questions
B. Changing the topic
27
What is a benefit of small talk in professional settings?
D. Impressing with trivia
A. Avoiding serious topics
B. Making yourself seem busy
C. Warming up conversations and building rapport/network
28
What is one foundation of effective communication?
A. Interrupting often
C. Small talk and likable communication
Avoiding eye contact
B. Using big words
29
What's an example of a professional greeting?
Good morning/afternoon/evening
Greetings huzz
Howdy ya'll
Hey brother
30
If I say an assignment is due on Sunday at 8 PM, what does that mean?
Due at 10 pm
Due at 8 pm
Due at 5 pm
Due at 7 pm
31
What does 'active listening' involve?
B. Interrupting when you disagree
C. Fully focusing on the speaker and responding thoughtfully
D. Nodding silently without understanding
A. Planning your response while they talk
32
What does SMART stand for?
B. Strong, Measurable, Awesome, Realistic, Timed
C. Small, Moderate, Active, Real, Tough
A. Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Timely
D. Smartness, Motivation, Actions, Results, Time
33
What is one part of a growth mindset?
C. Fearing mistakes
A. Avoiding feedback
B. Embracing challenges
D. Ignoring change
34
Why is seeking feedback important?
C. It helps you improve and grow
A. It’s fun to hear compliments
D. It’s not really important
B. It shows you’re perfect

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