Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
An example of skills would be - CORRECT ANSWER - being able to play an instrument
In an informational interview the interviewer is interviewing for a specific job - CORRECT
ANSWER - false
Why you are conducting an Informational Interview or Job Shadow will have an impact on the
job(s) you select. If you are conducting an EXPLORATORY meeting, you are - CORRECT
ANSWER - Learning more about the individual rather than their specific job. This is
especially helpful if you haven't set a career goal or major yet.
When Interviewing someone, your questions should be formatted like a funnel. Using this
structure, an Inquiry question - CORRECT ANSWER - Is an open-ended "lead off"
question prepared ahead of time designed to gather specific information
A way to catalog your current personality traits before conducting an Informational Interview or
Job Shadow would be to - CORRECT ANSWER - Take a self-assessment like MyPlan to
better understand yourself, specifically the strengths that the test suggests
A way to catalog your current KSAs and Qualifications before conducting an Informational
Interview or Job Shadow would be to - CORRECT ANSWER - Prepare a targeted resume
or look the skills inventory from a self-assessment like MyPlan
The information that you are gathering in an Informational Interview can be broken down into
five types. When you are finding out the careers that your research results and information
gathering point to, you are answering - CORRECT ANSWER - What careers do your self-
assessments and research point to?
The information that you are gathering in an Informational Interview can be broken down into
five types. When you are gauging the reputation of a company by meeting the people who work
, for it, you are answering - CORRECT ANSWER - What are some specific companies that
interest you?
To collect information during a job shadow, you can use a number of different techniques. An
Interview - CORRECT ANSWER - Is a rapport-building technique where you can
leverage the "Alignment" process
To collect information during a job shadow, you can use a number of different techniques. A
Questionnaire - CORRECT ANSWER - Is a rapport-building technique that standardizes
information if you are shadowing multiple people and helps you get information on what to look
for
An example of qualifications would be - CORRECT ANSWER - Combining familiarity
with a song, the ability to play an instrument, and musical talent to work with others and perform
at a concert
Who coined the term, "Informational Interview"? - CORRECT ANSWER - Richard Bolles
in "What Color is Your Parachute
When Interviewing someone, your questions should be formatted like a funnel. Using this
structure, an Invitation question - CORRECT ANSWER - Is used toward the end of the
interview to see if you can continue the interview at a later date
Why you are conducting an Informational Interview or Job Shadow will have an impact on the
job(s) you select. If you are conducting a FOCUSED meeting, you are - CORRECT
ANSWER - Looking at a specific job because you've selected a career goal and are now
learning about the specifics
A way to catalog your current KSAs and Qualifications before conducting an Informational
Interview or Job Shadow would be to - CORRECT ANSWER - Prepare a targeted resume
or look the skills inventory from a self-assessment like MyPlan