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1. Patricia is an undecided major. When she takes an educational law course, she thinks she might want to be a lawyer. At midterm, she has a C in the class. By the final exam she has D and barely passes the course. She discusses the problem with a classmate. Which reaction would show that Patricia has GRIT?
"I think I just had a bad teacher. I'm going to major in something else."
"I had a lot of fun in class, but I should major in something else."
"I thought I liked it, but the work is just too hard. I can't do this."
"I learned a lot. I'm retaking the course over the summer
2. Josh introduces himself to a potential employer in the lobby of a large business center. He? says, “?It's so great to meet you.? Really, I'm a big fan of your work.? I'm like a computer? programmer, too.? I'm finishing my degree in May. Would it be possible to set up an informational interview with you over spring ?break? ”
What should Josh do next time to make a better? impression?
He should avoid filler words.
He should give fewer details about events in the future.
He should communicate his message via email.
He should speak in a friendlier way.
3. What is one reason communicating a personal brand is important to the career search process?
The ability to appear neutral on all topics helps employers recognize flexibility.
The ability to present oneself as a valuable professional determines whether contacts want to help.
The ability to appear to be like everyone else in a career field gains? employers' attention.
The ability to speak publicly is valued in all career fields.
4. Tom has finished his work for the day. He spends his afternoon at the computer.
1 –2 p.m. ? First, he puts all the files on his desktop in folders.
2 –3 p.m. ? Then, he organizes his business email.
3 –4 p.m. ? Next, he reads an online newspaper.
4 –5 p.m. ? Finally, he types a “?to-do ” list for the next day.
In which block of time does Tom use company time? unethically?
2-3 p.m.
1-2 p.m.
3-4 p.m.
4-5 p.m.
5. Francisco and another coworker have been assigned to work on a project. Francisco is making suggestions about how to begin working and how to assign duties. ?Francisco's coworker is verbalizing? agreement, but he is demonstrating the following? non-verbal behaviors: arms folded over? chest, frowning, and looking at the ground.
Based on the? non-verbal communication? displayed, what could Francisco? conclude?
The coworker disagrees with? Francisco's plan.
The coworker finds the topic boring.
The coworker is angry at Francisco.
The coworker appears to be neutral.