Quizizz Review #5 (Test Grade)

If you want to build work experience directly after high school, you could... (Select Two Answers)

• Start an entry-level job
• Attend a four-year college
• Find an apprenticeship
• Volunteer once a year

Which of the following is true about a college education? (Select Two Answers)

• College is the only way to get a stable high-paying job
• College grads have higher lifetime earnings on average than HS grads
• College grads have a higher rate of unemployment
• More education is related to lower unemployment

Why would you ask for an informational interview?

• To learn more about why a job rejected you.
• To negotiate your salary offer
• To learn more about a career or industry
• To improve your chances of getting hired

What is the difference between soft skills and hard skills?

• Hard skills are easily measurable; soft skills are "people skills"
• Hard skills are more advanced than soft 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

Soft skills are a valuable skill set to have. All of the following are soft skills EXCEPT...

• Speaking multiple languages
• Creativity
• Responsibility
• Critical thinking

What is best practice when using job boards to find a new job? (Select Two Answers)

• Use job search filters and create alerts
• Set up a profile on each of the top job boards
• Auto-apply to as many positions as possible with one resume
• Scroll through job postings without filters every morning

What should you do when attending a career fair? (Select Two Answers)

• Give a 5-minute personal pitch so recruiters remember you
• Prepare a resume and 30-second elevator pitch
• Write a follow-up email to each recruiter
• Drop off your resume at each table; recruiters don't have time to talk

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

• Have an "elevator pitch" ready, you may need it
• Attend conferences or events related to your field
• Stay off all types of social media
• Connect & communicate with local professionals

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

• Network with other people in your industry
• Keep your posts and information professional
• Follow companies and organizations in your desired field
• Criticize your current job to help network & find a new one

What is the purpose of using LinkedIn?

• To create specific profiles tailored to each job posting
• To build a professional network and find jobs