Career Unit Test

A ______________ is another name for a job, profession or work.

• characterisitc

• career

• resume

Words used to describe a person positively or negatively (adjectives). Example: An auto mechanic should be precise, efficient, and knowledgeable.

• interests

• characteristics

• salary/wages

A job _______ is when the employer (the person who is hiring) asks a potential employee questions about themselves (work experience, education and skills) related to the job. It can be face to face, on the phone or on Zoom (virtually).

• a job interview

• duties and

  responsibilities

• description

It is important to be ________ before a job interview and practice answering typical questions.

• stressed

• frustrated

• prepared

What should a job applicant (person who wants a specific job) remember before an interview?

• to be early/on time for the interview

• to dress appropriately (business clothes)

• to be respectful and speak formally

• all the answers are correct

A job applicant should NOT ask any questions during the interview.

• True (yes)

• False (no)

What is important to remember to do after a job interview?

• Write a thank you letter and follow up email to the person who interviewed you.

• Call the person who interviewed you 1 hour after the interview.

• Constantly send multiple, numerous, many emails to the person who interviewed you.

• Do nothing and wait for the person who interviewed you to communicate with you.

When researching a topic, such as the career project, what is important to include?

• A. your birthday and student number

• B. the sources you used to research (websites, books, and journals)

• C. an introduction slide with the topic and your name

• answers B and C are both correct

When writing a resume, cover letter, or any other type of written work what is important to do?

• A. review and check your spelling, grammar and punctuation (periods, commas)

• B. do nothing; www.grammerly.

  com will correct everything; punctuation and grammar are not important

• C. ask a friend or teacher to check your work

• answer A and C are correct

What is an appropriate way of speaking during a job interview?

• Hey, what's up? Are you married or dating someone?

• Good morning, how are you? I'm pleased to meet you. I'm grateful to talk with you about this job opportunity.

• My last job was horrible. I was so unhappy and the boss was mean to all the workers/employees.

• What is the maximum salary (most money) I can make this year with this job without doing a lot of work?