Starting a Career Quiz

What is the purpose of a resume?

• To provide a list of favorite movies and TV shows

• To share personal social media profiles

• To showcase personal hobbies and interests

• To present background, skills, and accomplishments for job applications

List three key components that should be included in a resume.

• 1. Contact information 2. Work experience 3. Education

• Social media handles

• Favorite color

• Hobbies and interests

Explain the importance of tailoring your resume for each job application.

• Employers don't notice if your resume is tailored or not.

• It doesn't matter, as long as you have a strong cover letter.

• Tailoring your resume is a waste of time and effort.

• It demonstrates your suitability for the specific job and increases your chances of getting an interview.

What are some common interview questions and how would you answer them?

• Prepare for common interview questions by practicing your responses and tailoring them to the specific job you are applying for.

• Make up impressive stories to impress the interviewer

• Just be yourself and answer honestly

• Avoid preparing for questions and just wing it

How can you prepare for a job interview?

• Research the company, practice common interview questions, dress appropriately, and be ready to discuss your skills and experiences.

• Watch TV instead of preparing

• Wear pajamas to the interview

• Make up fake experiences and skills

What is the significance of researching a company before an interview?

• To impress the interviewer with knowledge about the company's history

• To memorize the company's financial statements

• To understand the company's culture, values, and goals

• To learn about the company's competitors

What are some ways to explore different career options?

• Ask your friends and family for their opinions

• Take a career quiz online

• Conduct informational interviews, job shadowing, internships, and research different industries and job roles.

• Choose a career based on the salary

Explain the concept of informational interviews and how they can help in career exploration.

Definition of Informational Interviews is- An informational interview is an informal conversation, usually lasting 20-30 minutes, with a person working in a career field that interests you. It is not a job interview, and its purpose is not to find job openings.

• Informational interviews are only useful for finding job openings

• Informational interviews can help in career exploration by providing valuable information about different career paths, industries, and companies, as well as networking opportunities and potential mentorship.

• Informational interviews are only for people who are already established in their careers and not for those exploring different options

• Informational interviews are a waste of time and don't provide any valuable information

What are the essential documents required for a job application?

• High school diploma, social security card, bank statements

• Birth certificate, passport, driver's license

• Reference letters, medical records, tax returns

• Resume, cover letter, certificates/qualifications

Describe the process of following up after submitting a job application.

• The process includes badgering the HR department with multiple phone calls and emails within 24 hours of submitting the application.

• Following up means repeatedly calling and emailing the hiring manager until you get a response.

• It involves sending a thank-you email or letter within 24-48 hours of submitting the application, and then following up with a polite email or phone call after about a week if you haven't heard back.

• It involves showing up at the company's office unannounced to ask about the status of your application.