Chapter 15 Career Readiness Exam
Questions and Answers
What is the first step in finding a job? - Answer-A thorough, honest self-assessment
Define aptitude and give an example - Answer-An aptitude is a natural talent, ability, or
capacity to learn. An example would be being good with numbers and enjoying
statistics.
Name two places you can learn about job openings. - Answer-Local Advertisements
and College career centers
What is networking - Answer-Developing contacts or exchanging information with others
in an informal network to further one's career.
Name three examples of people you might network with. - Answer-Teachers, family,
friends
What does "It's not what you know but who you know" mean? - Answer-Knowing the
right people can grant you more job opportunities.
Why should you look in local newspapers for job openings? - Answer-They show trends
in the types of job openings that are most common in your area.
What is a career fair? - Answer-They are efficient ways to learn about many potential
employers at the same time.
What is the goal of state employment agencies? - Answer-State employment agencies
help people find employment and provide job listings in a wide variety of occupations in
order to have more people paying taxes.
Explain how a private employment agency works. - Answer-Private employment
agencies are in business to make a profit and ask you to sign a contract. Many charge
fees to employers to find competent, qualified workers.
What is the purpose of a resume? - Answer-A resume is used to "sell" you and your
skills and gain an interview.
What order should your work experience be listed in? - Answer-Reverse Chronological
Who should and shouldn't be used as references? - Answer-Should- former employers,
teachers, etc.
Shouldn't- family and friends
Questions and Answers
What is the first step in finding a job? - Answer-A thorough, honest self-assessment
Define aptitude and give an example - Answer-An aptitude is a natural talent, ability, or
capacity to learn. An example would be being good with numbers and enjoying
statistics.
Name two places you can learn about job openings. - Answer-Local Advertisements
and College career centers
What is networking - Answer-Developing contacts or exchanging information with others
in an informal network to further one's career.
Name three examples of people you might network with. - Answer-Teachers, family,
friends
What does "It's not what you know but who you know" mean? - Answer-Knowing the
right people can grant you more job opportunities.
Why should you look in local newspapers for job openings? - Answer-They show trends
in the types of job openings that are most common in your area.
What is a career fair? - Answer-They are efficient ways to learn about many potential
employers at the same time.
What is the goal of state employment agencies? - Answer-State employment agencies
help people find employment and provide job listings in a wide variety of occupations in
order to have more people paying taxes.
Explain how a private employment agency works. - Answer-Private employment
agencies are in business to make a profit and ask you to sign a contract. Many charge
fees to employers to find competent, qualified workers.
What is the purpose of a resume? - Answer-A resume is used to "sell" you and your
skills and gain an interview.
What order should your work experience be listed in? - Answer-Reverse Chronological
Who should and shouldn't be used as references? - Answer-Should- former employers,
teachers, etc.
Shouldn't- family and friends
