Careers Test Total Marks /30

PART A: DEFINITIONS (4 MARKS)

Place the correct letter next to the definition
Word Bank:

A) Multiple Intelligences F) Transferable Skills

B) Internal Stress G) Job
C) Resume H) Anxiety
D) Howard Gardner I) Career
E) Cover Letter

1. A theory that says we can have numerous intelligences ____________

2. Skills and abilities that can be used in a variety of roles and occupations
_________________
3. The journey that includes all events of your life. ______________
4. A document that introduces you to the hiring manager and argues why you would be a
good fit for the job. _____________
5. A brief account of a person’s education, qualifications, and previous experience
_______________
6. Affects the mind, body, and behaviour _____________
7. A specific way that your body can respond to stress _______________
8. Revolutionized the idea of intelligence in the 60’s and 70’s. ____________
9. Typically less pay, shift work, and shorter term ____________

PART B: MULTIPLE CHOICE (4 MARKS)

An example of an internal stress is:

a. Conflict
b. Exams
c. Self-Doubt
d. Accidents

Which is most true regarding Howard Gardner’s theory of multiple intelligence:

a. Your intelligence is based on how well you do on tests
b. There are eight different intelligences that account for a broader range of human
potential
c. People who learn best by listening are smartest
d. You can have only one intelligence and you can’t improve it

Good coping strategies for stress are: (circle all that apply)
a. Power nap
 b. Over eating
c. Talking about what is stressful to a friend
d. Skipping school

Transferable Skills are:

a. Another word for saying what your interests are
b. Only gained and to be used on the job
c. Your personal abilities that an employer would be interested in
d. To be gained when you start a career

PART C: SHORT ANSWER (16 MARKS)

1) Identify and explain two (2) differences and two (2) similarity between a job and a
career. (4 marks)

2) Identify and explain two (2) things that may cause you stress after high school and (2)
ways you would cope with that stress? (4 marks)

3) What is the benefit of handing in a cover letter with a resume? (4 marks)

4) Name three (3) employable skills you believe you are good at. Describe why an
employer should hire you based on those skills. (4 marks)
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Test Date ____________

Terms:

Multiple Intelligences Resume

Internal Stress Transferable Skills
Resume Job
Howard Gardner Anxiety
Cover Letter Career

Themes:

Be able to explain/elaborate upon these topics:

- What are some differences and similarities between a job and a career?
- What becomes more stressful after grade 12?
- What are good coping strategies for stress?
- Who is Hoard Gardner and why is he important?
- Why do you want a job?
- Why would you write a cover letter and hand it in with a resume?

Test Format:

Multiple Choice
Definitions
Short Answers

The Test will be out of approximately 30 marks