Career Review

How can soft skills best be described?

• Skills that are easy to demonstrate and measure.

• Skills that allow a person to work effectively with others.

• Skills that only apply to a specific position.

• Skills that are unimportant to employers.

Your friend has a virtual interview tomorrow and is very nervous. They should do everything to prepare, EXCEPT which of the following?

• Test all technology, including internet connection and audio.

• Dress as comfortably as possible and do not dress professionally.

• Ensure there is a clutter-free background.

• Maintain positive body language during the interview.

When working on a resume and you have no previous work experience, what can you do to boost your resume?

• Emphasize education and highlight strong GPA.

• Create a made-up job and hope they don't check it.

• Make the resume as long as possible so it looks like you've done a lot.

• List all of your references on the resume.

If you were giving advice for an interview, which would you give?

• Arrive 60 minutes early.

• Make sure you ask about vacation time and sick leave in the first 5 minutes.

• Do not ask any questions, you don't want to look dumb.

• Conduct research on the company ahead of time to be well informed during your interview.

Which of the following activities would you recommend for expanding your professional network?

• Setting SMART goals

• Attending conferences related to your field

• Asking your best friend to mentor you

• Exploring your favorite hobby

Which of the following is true about a cover letter?

• It should be the same basic information as your resume.

• It should be 2-3 pages in length.

• You only need one, you can use it for multiple jobs.

• It should highlight your strengths and interests in a certain position.

During an interview, if you are asked about a job where you had a bad experience, how should you respond?

• Speak about what you learned from that role.

• Avoid talking about that job altogether.

• It's okay to speak negatively about the job and coworkers, just not the previous boss.

• Make up positive comments and tell fake stories that they will love.

All of the following are hard skills EXCEPT:

• Coding

• Accounting

• Flexibility

• Welding

What is the purpose of a resume?

• To list all interests

• To provide references

• To show off social media profiles and followers

• To highlight work experiences and skills

What is the STAR method?

• A method for responding to interview questions.

• A way to set goals.

• Techniques for finding jobs online.

• Steps to calm your nerves.