How are your resume and cover letter related?

Your cover letter highlights your personality and interest in the position

Which question would be appropriate to ask during a job interview?

Can you describe the requirements of this position?

Which is true of an effective resume?

It uses key words and has a simple design.

All of the following are effective ways to use social media to find a job, EXCEPT...

Criticize your current job to help network & find a new one

What is the difference between soft skills and hard skills?

Hard skills are easily measurable; soft skills are "people skills"

What you should you do when attending a career fair?

Write a follow-up email to each recruiter

What is the purpose of using LinkedIn?

To build a professional network and find jobs.

A resume should include all of the following, EXCEPT...

Rationale for why you quit a previous job

Why would you ask for an informational interview?

To learn more about a career or industry

Your cover letter should be one page in length and include

Description of your strongest qualifications for the job

Which of the following is true about a college education?

College grads have higher lifetime earnings on average than HS grads

Each of these is a good way to prepare for an interview EXCEPT...

Memorize scripted answers to common interview questions

When asking for a raise, you should...

Prepare evidence of your contributions to the company

Direct deposit is beneficial because

You can split money into multiple accounts

All of the following are ways to build your professional network, EXCEPT...

Stay off all types of social media

What is a best practice when using job boards to find a new job?

Use job search filters and create alerts

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Answers

1
How are your resume and cover letter related?
Both should be handwritten detailed documents
A cover letter includes entire work history, resume does not
Your cover letter highlights your personality and interest in the position
Both include your signature to signify they're legitimate
2
Which question would be appropriate to ask during a job interview?
What will my salary be?
Can you describe the requirements of this position?
How many vacation and sick days am I allowed?
Do you think you are going to hire me?
3
Which is true of an effective resume?
It works for every job application, so you don't need multiple resumes
It uses key words and has a simple design.
It features your photograph
It includes many details; the longer the resume, the better
4
A pre-tax employer sponsored retirement program is called...
401(k)
Traditional IRA
Mutual Fund
Roth IRA
5
Soft skills are a valuable skill set to have. All of the following are soft skills, EXCEPT...
Speaking multiple languages
Critical thinking
Creativity
Responsibility
6
All of the following are effective ways to use social media to find a job, EXCEPT...
Keep your posts and information professional
Criticize your current job to help network & find a new one
Follow companies and organizations in your desired field
Network with other people in your industry
7
What is the difference between soft skills and hard skills?
Hard skills are easily measurable; soft skills are "people skills"
In job postings, hard skills are "required" and soft skills are "preferred"
Soft skills are less important to employers because they're not technical
Hard skills are more advanced than soft skills
8
What form is NOT typically completed when you start a new job?
Form I-9
Form W-2
Form W-4
Benefit forms
9
What you should you do when attending a career fair?
Give a 5-minute personal pitch so recruiters remember you
Drop off your resume at each table; recruiters don't have time to talk
Write a follow-up email to each recruiter
Bring gifts to give to recruiters
10
What is the purpose of using LinkedIn?
To have personal access to industry leaders
To create specific profiles tailored to each job posting
To find honest reviews of an employer or business
To build a professional network and find jobs.
11
A resume should include all of the following, EXCEPT...
Rationale for why you quit a previous job
A highlight of your education experience
Your contact information
Your previous employment experience and responsibilities
12
Why would you ask for an informational interview?
To improve your chances of getting hired
To negotiate your salary offer
To learn more about why a job rejected you.
To learn more about a career or industry
13
Your cover letter should be one page in length and include
Two long paragraphs
Your high school and college GPA, no matter what they are
Description of your strongest qualifications for the job
Benefits you hope to get with this job
14
Which of the following is true about a college education?
College is the only way to get a stable high-paying job
College grads have a higher rate of unemployment
College grads have higher lifetime earnings on average than HS grads
HS grads have higher lifetime earnings on overage than college grads
15
Each of these is a good way to prepare for an interview EXCEPT...
Research common responsibilities and average salary of the role
Memorize scripted answers to common interview questions
Plan questions to ask
Research the company
16
If you want to build work experience directly after high school, you could...
Attend a four-year college
Find an apprenticeship
Volunteer once a year
Take an online college course
17
When asking for a raise, you should...
Threaten to leave the company
Provide detailed information on your personal finances
Prepare evidence of your contributions to the company
Ask for 50% higher than the average market rate
18
Direct deposit is beneficial because
You endorse your paycheck for security
You are less likely to bounce checks
Your net pay is higher
You can split money into multiple accounts
19
All of the following are ways to build your professional network, EXCEPT...
Connect & communicate with local professionals
Have an "elevator pitch" ready, you may need it
Stay off all types of social media
Attend conferences or events related to your field
20
What is a best practice when using job boards to find a new job?
Use job search filters and create alerts
Use the same generic resume for all of your applications
Auto-apply to as many positions as possible with one resume
Scroll through job postings without filters every morning

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Questions 20

Answers

1
How are your resume and cover letter related?
Both should be handwritten detailed documents
A cover letter includes entire work history, resume does not
Your cover letter highlights your personality and interest in the position
Both include your signature to signify they're legitimate
2
Which question would be appropriate to ask during a job interview?
What will my salary be?
Can you describe the requirements of this position?
How many vacation and sick days am I allowed?
Do you think you are going to hire me?
3
Which is true of an effective resume?
It works for every job application, so you don't need multiple resumes
It uses key words and has a simple design.
It features your photograph
It includes many details; the longer the resume, the better
4
A pre-tax employer sponsored retirement program is called...
401(k)
Traditional IRA
Mutual Fund
Roth IRA
5
Soft skills are a valuable skill set to have. All of the following are soft skills, EXCEPT...
Speaking multiple languages
Critical thinking
Creativity
Responsibility
6
All of the following are effective ways to use social media to find a job, EXCEPT...
Keep your posts and information professional
Criticize your current job to help network & find a new one
Follow companies and organizations in your desired field
Network with other people in your industry
7
What is the difference between soft skills and hard skills?
Hard skills are easily measurable; soft skills are "people skills"
In job postings, hard skills are "required" and soft skills are "preferred"
Soft skills are less important to employers because they're not technical
Hard skills are more advanced than soft skills
8
What form is NOT typically completed when you start a new job?
Form I-9
Form W-2
Form W-4
Benefit forms
9
What you should you do when attending a career fair?
Give a 5-minute personal pitch so recruiters remember you
Drop off your resume at each table; recruiters don't have time to talk
Write a follow-up email to each recruiter
Bring gifts to give to recruiters
10
What is the purpose of using LinkedIn?
To have personal access to industry leaders
To create specific profiles tailored to each job posting
To find honest reviews of an employer or business
To build a professional network and find jobs.
11
A resume should include all of the following, EXCEPT...
Rationale for why you quit a previous job
A highlight of your education experience
Your contact information
Your previous employment experience and responsibilities
12
Why would you ask for an informational interview?
To improve your chances of getting hired
To negotiate your salary offer
To learn more about why a job rejected you.
To learn more about a career or industry
13
Your cover letter should be one page in length and include
Two long paragraphs
Your high school and college GPA, no matter what they are
Description of your strongest qualifications for the job
Benefits you hope to get with this job
14
Which of the following is true about a college education?
College is the only way to get a stable high-paying job
College grads have a higher rate of unemployment
College grads have higher lifetime earnings on average than HS grads
HS grads have higher lifetime earnings on overage than college grads
15
Each of these is a good way to prepare for an interview EXCEPT...
Research common responsibilities and average salary of the role
Memorize scripted answers to common interview questions
Plan questions to ask
Research the company
16
If you want to build work experience directly after high school, you could...
Attend a four-year college
Find an apprenticeship
Volunteer once a year
Take an online college course
17
When asking for a raise, you should...
Threaten to leave the company
Provide detailed information on your personal finances
Prepare evidence of your contributions to the company
Ask for 50% higher than the average market rate
18
Direct deposit is beneficial because
You endorse your paycheck for security
You are less likely to bounce checks
Your net pay is higher
You can split money into multiple accounts
19
All of the following are ways to build your professional network, EXCEPT...
Connect & communicate with local professionals
Have an "elevator pitch" ready, you may need it
Stay off all types of social media
Attend conferences or events related to your field
20
What is a best practice when using job boards to find a new job?
Use job search filters and create alerts
Use the same generic resume for all of your applications
Auto-apply to as many positions as possible with one resume
Scroll through job postings without filters every morning