Career Readiness EXAM 2 Questions
and Answers
STEM stands for: - Answer-Science, Technology, Engineering, Math
If you encounter difficulties trying to research a company due to a vague or incomplete
website and want to reach someone immediately, consider: - Answer-Using the "contact
us" page*
A person who gathers information about a new computer purchase by visiting a show
room and testing out laptops is using this preference: - Answer-Sensing
An example of a company that failed to adapt to change and reinvent itself is: - Answer-
Sam Goody
Which of the following would not be the result of evolving changes in the workplace? -
Answer-Lifelong learning will be less important
In the future, careers will likely: - Answer-Focus more on innovation and global thinking
The exploration stage of career planning and your great self-knowledge with the world
of work. - Answer-True
The Industrial Age occurred in the 18th century. - Answer-False
Due to technological changes in the healthcare system and the vast amount of
information available, time spent with patients will increase. - Answer-False
It is more important the companies adapt to change then their employees. - Answer-
False
Researching organizations is only useful when you are ready for a job search. - Answer-
False
Developing an informed set of questions as an effective way to begin the networking
process. - Answer-True
Social media sites can help you filter specific industry news, updates and events. -
Answer-True
Strengthening your left brain thinking can help you process information more creatively,
which can be an asset in the workplace. - Answer-False
Green carriers are limited to STEM fields only. - Answer-False
, A broad liberal arts education is a good source for transferable skills development. -
Answer-True
The high cost of education is eroding the benefits of a college degree. - Answer-False
There is no longer a possible downside to job hopping. - Answer-False
The ability to nurture relationships both inside and outside of the workplace is essential
to successful career development. - Answer-True
Networking is a brief connection with another person with an intended benefit of
personal gain. - Answer-False
Instructors are a poor networking resource because their only connections are with
other instructors. - Answer-False
College alumni events can offer a networking opportunities - Answer-True
Showing appreciation to a networking contact is not important since it is not a formal job
in interview. - Answer-False
A thorough assessment of your social network team reveal areas for improvement. -
Answer-True
The purpose of an informational interview is the secure a job offer. - Answer-False
It is inappropriate to request an informational interview or to send a thank you note via
email. - Answer-False
If you have a hidden disability, you are required by law to disclose it prior to meeting
with an employer. - Answer-False
It is estimated that at least this percentage of jobs is discovered via networking. -
Answer-75
The "closest circle" within your social network: - Answer-Will be likely to tell you right
away if they hear of a job opportunity
This theory suggests that your connections to belong to a number of different social
network so that with each new connection, you can tap into a new group. - Answer-
Structural Holes Theory
Which of the following statements is false? - Answer-Weak ties are a waste of time
because time spent on them can be better spent developing strong ties
and Answers
STEM stands for: - Answer-Science, Technology, Engineering, Math
If you encounter difficulties trying to research a company due to a vague or incomplete
website and want to reach someone immediately, consider: - Answer-Using the "contact
us" page*
A person who gathers information about a new computer purchase by visiting a show
room and testing out laptops is using this preference: - Answer-Sensing
An example of a company that failed to adapt to change and reinvent itself is: - Answer-
Sam Goody
Which of the following would not be the result of evolving changes in the workplace? -
Answer-Lifelong learning will be less important
In the future, careers will likely: - Answer-Focus more on innovation and global thinking
The exploration stage of career planning and your great self-knowledge with the world
of work. - Answer-True
The Industrial Age occurred in the 18th century. - Answer-False
Due to technological changes in the healthcare system and the vast amount of
information available, time spent with patients will increase. - Answer-False
It is more important the companies adapt to change then their employees. - Answer-
False
Researching organizations is only useful when you are ready for a job search. - Answer-
False
Developing an informed set of questions as an effective way to begin the networking
process. - Answer-True
Social media sites can help you filter specific industry news, updates and events. -
Answer-True
Strengthening your left brain thinking can help you process information more creatively,
which can be an asset in the workplace. - Answer-False
Green carriers are limited to STEM fields only. - Answer-False
, A broad liberal arts education is a good source for transferable skills development. -
Answer-True
The high cost of education is eroding the benefits of a college degree. - Answer-False
There is no longer a possible downside to job hopping. - Answer-False
The ability to nurture relationships both inside and outside of the workplace is essential
to successful career development. - Answer-True
Networking is a brief connection with another person with an intended benefit of
personal gain. - Answer-False
Instructors are a poor networking resource because their only connections are with
other instructors. - Answer-False
College alumni events can offer a networking opportunities - Answer-True
Showing appreciation to a networking contact is not important since it is not a formal job
in interview. - Answer-False
A thorough assessment of your social network team reveal areas for improvement. -
Answer-True
The purpose of an informational interview is the secure a job offer. - Answer-False
It is inappropriate to request an informational interview or to send a thank you note via
email. - Answer-False
If you have a hidden disability, you are required by law to disclose it prior to meeting
with an employer. - Answer-False
It is estimated that at least this percentage of jobs is discovered via networking. -
Answer-75
The "closest circle" within your social network: - Answer-Will be likely to tell you right
away if they hear of a job opportunity
This theory suggests that your connections to belong to a number of different social
network so that with each new connection, you can tap into a new group. - Answer-
Structural Holes Theory
Which of the following statements is false? - Answer-Weak ties are a waste of time
because time spent on them can be better spent developing strong ties
