W3F-QUIZ-JOB Seeking

All of the following are options you might pursue directly after high school, EXCEPT...

• A master’s degree
• A bachelor’s degree from a four-year college
• An apprenticeship
• A two-year associate degree from a community college

Which of the following statements explains what gross and net pay are on a paystub from your employer?

• Gross pay is the total wages you've earned for the pay period, and net pay is smaller because taxes have been removed
• Gross pay is the total wages for just this pay period, and net pay is total wages for the entire year to date
• Gross pay is the total wages you've earned with any taxes and contributions removed, and net pay is larger to include all your benefits
• Gross pay is the total wages you've earned, and net pay is the total amount in taxes you've paid

All of the following are hard skills EXCEPT...

• Coding
• Accounting
• Carpentry
• Adaptability

Your friend, Nabila, has a virtual interview tomorrow and is extremely nervous. Nabila should do all of the following things to prepare for her virtual interview EXCEPT…

• test all of her technology including internet connection and audio
• dress as comfortably as possible; since this is a virtual interview, professional dress is not necessary.
• ensure she has a clutter-free background
• maintain positive body language during her interview such as good posture and eye contact with the camera

If a college degree is expensive, why is it often considered a good financial decision to go to college?

• College graduates always hold higher-paying jobs than high school graduates
• College graduates have higher average lifetime earnings than high school graduates
• Most people don’t graduate with student debt
• After paying tuition, students will have a partial ownership stake in a valuable university

Which statement is TRUE about the job board posting shown here?

• The job is for an account specialist to work at Indeed
• Whoever is hired can expect to make $110,000 per year
• This job has a lot of flexibility on work hours and the ability to work from anywhere
• AutoNation will provide this employee with multiple types of insurance in their benefits package

In which scenario would you be MOST likely to use an elevator pitch?

• Uploading a recording of yourself to a job board
• Introducing yourself to a hiring manager at a community center's career fair
• Sending a follow-up email to someone you've formally interviewed with
• Greeting anyone you meet while vacationing out of town

Which of the following is the best strategy when using online job boards to find a new career?

• Attach your resume to every job posting, even when you're not really interested in the job
• Set up a profile, set filters on which types of jobs you're looking for, and sign up for alerts
• Only check the job boards once or twice a month so you don't get overwhelmed
• Either search for specific job titles you desire or specific companies you'd like to work for, but not both

Lilly is working on her first resume and has no previous work experience. What can she do to boost her resume?

• Emphasize her education and highlight her strong GPA
• Create fictional positions she held in the past
• Leave out volunteer experience since it's not paid work
• Include a lengthy paragraph at the top of her resume explaining why she has no previous work experience

Which of the following is TRUE about cover letters?

• The cover letter presents the same information that is on your resume
• A cover letter complements your resume by highlighting your interest in the position and what makes you a strong candidate
• Cover letters are typically 2-3 pages in length
• You can use the same cover letter when applying for multiple jobs