Wk 24:Unit 7 TEST Career

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Soft skills are best described as...

Skills irrelevant to professional success

Skills specific to technical tasks

Skills measurable through certifications

Skills enabling collaboration and communication

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Jamie has a virtual interview next week and is feeling anxious. What is one thing Jamie should NOT do to prepare?

Wear casual clothes because it's online

Test internet connectivity and audio settings

Ensure the background is neat and uncluttered

Maintain positive body language during the interview

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Parker is writing their first resume but lacks job experience. What should Parker include to make the resume stand out?

Create fake job experiences for credibility

Add unrelated hobbies and personal interests

Highlight academic achievements and volunteer work

Leave the resume blank to avoid lying

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Maya has an interview tomorrow. What is the BEST advice to give her?

Focus on salary and vacation days during the interview

Research the company’s mission and align her values

Arrive 60 minutes early to show eagerness

Avoid asking any questions to seem prepared

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What is the BEST way to continuously grow in your career?

Delay retirement planning until later

Stick to one job for at least 10 years

Regularly develop new skills and network

Only update your professional profile during job searches

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Why is pursuing higher education often seen as a good investment despite its cost?

It significantly increases lifetime earning potential

Graduates automatically secure high-paying jobs

Most students graduate without debt

Tuition fees convert into a share of the institution

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Which of the following is TRUE about this job posting?

The job posting lists a salary range of $90,000–$120,000, includes health and insurance benefits, requires some weekend availability, and describes the company as an established firm rather than a startup.

The position guarantees weekends off

The job is at a startup company

The role offers a fixed $120,000 salary

Insurance and health benefits are part of the package

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A cover letter is used to...

Provide lengthy career summaries

Showcase your enthusiasm and skills for a role

Apply to multiple positions with generic content

Repeat the content of your resume

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Alex, a freelance graphic designer, manages their workload and invoices independently. Alex is best categorized as...

A business owner

A part-time intern

A contractor

A salaried employee

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Jordan, a marketing graduate, wants to build their professional network. Which activity would NOT be effective?

Attending workshops and conferences

Joining industry-specific associations

Conducting informational interviews

Completing a personal skills inventory

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Which of the following is NOT a hard skill?

Construction planning

Coding in Python

Managing budgets

Adaptability

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Riley wants to enhance their LinkedIn profile. Which of the following is a poor choice?

Writing vague job descriptions

Requesting recommendations from peers

Using a professional, recent photo

Highlighting both technical and interpersonal skills

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What is the purpose of a resume?

To display social media profiles

To summarize relevant qualifications and experiences

To list hobbies and personal interests

To detail family background

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The STAR method is...

A framework for calming nerves

A job search strategy

A tool to answer interview questions effectively

A method for networking at events

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Which statement about employee benefits is TRUE?

Only high-paying jobs include benefits

Benefits packages are always identical

Benefits are unnecessary if salary is high

Lower-paying jobs may offer better total compensation due to benefits

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Ava started working immediately after high school instead of attending college. Which is NOT an advantage?

Gaining hands-on industry experience

Earning an income sooner

Avoiding student debt

Expanding her career opportunities

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Which is the BEST strategy when using online job boards?

Use filters and sign up for job alerts

Apply to every available job posting

Focus only on job titles or companies, not both

Check boards occasionally to avoid stress

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Which is NOT an effective reason to ask for a raise?

Needing more money due to personal expenses

Taking on additional responsibilities

Contributing significantly to team goals

Exceeding performance expectations

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The primary purpose of a 401(k) plan is...

Covering immediate medical expenses

Increasing employability

Learning job-specific skills

Preparing for retirement

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Which statement is generally TRUE about careers?

Hard skills matter more than soft skills

Your first job defines your entire career

College is the only path to gaining expertise

Skills can transfer across multiple industries

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LinkedIn’s main advantages include all EXCEPT...

Exploring job and internship opportunities

Researching potential employers

Staying informed about industry developments

Eliminating the need for in-person networking

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What is TRUE about gig economy work?

It includes health and retirement benefits

It accounts for most U.S. employment

It offers scheduling flexibility and quick starts

It guarantees higher pay than full-time positions

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Why should you personalize post-interview thank-you notes?

To comply with formal requirements

To demonstrate your politeness

To address potential misunderstandings

To leave a strong, memorable impression

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Job benefits often include the following EXCEPT...

Health insurance

Professional mentorships

Retirement plans

Paid vacation time

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Taylor plans to leave their job to become a freelance writer. What is one responsibility Taylor WON’T have?

Marketing their services

Managing client billing

Paying quarterly taxes

Reporting to a supervisor

Wk 24:Unit 7 TEST Career

Soft skills are best described as...

Jamie has a virtual interview next week and is feeling anxious. What is one thing Jamie should NOT do to prepare?

Parker is writing their first resume but lacks job experience. What should Parker include to make the resume stand out?

Maya has an interview tomorrow. What is the BEST advice to give her?

What is the BEST way to continuously grow in your career?

Why is pursuing higher education often seen as a good investment despite its cost?

Which of the following is TRUE about this job posting?The job posting lists a salary range of $90,000–$120,000, includes health and insurance benefits, requires some weekend availability, and describes the company as an established firm rather than a startup.

A cover letter is used to...

Alex, a freelance graphic designer, manages their workload and invoices independently. Alex is best categorized as...

Jordan, a marketing graduate, wants to build their professional network. Which activity would NOT be effective?

Which of the following is NOT a hard skill?

Riley wants to enhance their LinkedIn profile. Which of the following is a poor choice?

What is the purpose of a resume?

The STAR method is...

Which statement about employee benefits is TRUE?

Ava started working immediately after high school instead of attending college. Which is NOT an advantage?

Which is the BEST strategy when using online job boards?

Which is NOT an effective reason to ask for a raise?

The primary purpose of a 401(k) plan is...

Which statement is generally TRUE about careers?

LinkedIn’s main advantages include all EXCEPT...

What is TRUE about gig economy work?

Why should you personalize post-interview thank-you notes?

Job benefits often include the following EXCEPT...

Taylor plans to leave their job to become a freelance writer. What is one responsibility Taylor WON’T have?

Soft skills are best described as...

Jamie has a virtual interview next week and is feeling anxious. What is one thing Jamie should NOT do to prepare?

Parker is writing their first resume but lacks job experience. What should Parker include to make the resume stand out?

Maya has an interview tomorrow. What is the BEST advice to give her?

What is the BEST way to continuously grow in your career?

Why is pursuing higher education often seen as a good investment despite its cost?

Which of the following is TRUE about this job posting?The job posting lists a salary range of $90,000–$120,000, includes health and insurance benefits, requires some weekend availability, and describes the company as an established firm rather than a startup.

A cover letter is used to...

Alex, a freelance graphic designer, manages their workload and invoices independently. Alex is best categorized as...

Jordan, a marketing graduate, wants to build their professional network. Which activity would NOT be effective?

Which of the following is NOT a hard skill?

Riley wants to enhance their LinkedIn profile. Which of the following is a poor choice?

What is the purpose of a resume?

The STAR method is...

Which statement about employee benefits is TRUE?

Ava started working immediately after high school instead of attending college. Which is NOT an advantage?

Which is the BEST strategy when using online job boards?

Which is NOT an effective reason to ask for a raise?

The primary purpose of a 401(k) plan is...

Which statement is generally TRUE about careers?

LinkedIn’s main advantages include all EXCEPT...

What is TRUE about gig economy work?

Why should you personalize post-interview thank-you notes?

Job benefits often include the following EXCEPT...

Taylor plans to leave their job to become a freelance writer. What is one responsibility Taylor WON’T have?

Which of the following is TRUE about this job posting?

The job posting lists a salary range of $90,000–$120,000, includes health and insurance benefits, requires some weekend availability, and describes the company as an established firm rather than a startup.

Which of the following is TRUE about this job posting?

The job posting lists a salary range of $90,000–$120,000, includes health and insurance benefits, requires some weekend availability, and describes the company as an established firm rather than a startup.