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

C. Smiling and maintaining open posture

Why is seeking feedback important?

C. It helps you improve and grow

What is the power of mentorship?

C. Getting guidance and opportunities from experienced professionals

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

Why is visualization powerful?

B. Helps you stay motivated and inspired

What does 'active listening' involve?

C. Fully focusing on the speaker and responding thoughtfully

What is one foundation of effective communication?

C. Small talk and likable communication

Which is a good example of staying organized?

C. Using a calendar or reminders

What are some aspects of Professional Dress?

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

What is one way to take initiative?

C. Introduce yourself and express your goals

What’s the purpose of a cover letter?

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

What does SMART stand for?

A. Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Timely

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

A. Intro, Body 1, Body 2, Conclusion

Which of the following should be in your resume?

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

What is a benefit of small talk in professional settings?

C. Warming up conversations and building rapport/network

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

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