English For Career Development Coursera Answer (part 1)

Check Your Understanding: "What You Offer the World

Question 1
Instructions: All questions in this quiz refer to the reading, “What you Offer the World." You are allowed to refer to this reading as you answer these questions. You can open the reading in a new tab by clicking one of the links: 
Skills that focus on what we do are called _____.

• Personal Trait Skills
• Functional Skills
• Subject Skills

Question 2
TRUE or FALSE:  Acquired skills are skills you learn as you grow and are rarely forgotten.

• True
• False

Question 3
Which of the following are Subject Skills ?  Check all that apply.

• English
• Planning
• Driving
• Flowers
• Computers
• You didn’t select all the correct answers

Question 4
TRUE or FALSE:  A Transferable Skill can be used in a variety of different jobs even if you change careers.

• True
• False

Question 5
Which of the following are Personal Trait Skills ?  Check all that apply.

• Researching
• Fashion
• Responsible
• Courteous
• Creative

                      Unit 1, Assessment 1: Self-Assessment of Job Skills and Experience

Question 1.
 Choose the description(s) that match your education. Choose all that apply.

• I graduated with a high school diploma
• I am currently a university student (undergraduate)
• I completed an undergraduate degree (B.A. or B.S.)
• I am a graduate student
• I completed a graduate degree (M.A., M.S., or PhD.)
• None of the above.

Question 2
Part 2:  Work Experience
Choose the statement that describes your current employment status.

• I have a job.
• I do NOT have a job.

Question 3
How many different paid jobs have you had?

• 0
• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4 (or more)

Question 4
Write a list of your past jobs and the name of the company/organization you worked for. If you have not had a paid job, write about that. 

• I Do not Had any paid job

Question 5
Part 3:  Volunteer Experience
Choose the description that best matches your volunteer experience.

• I have volunteer experience.
• I do NOT have volunteer experience.

Question 6
Write a list of your volunteer experiences. Include the name of the organization and describe your duties. If you have not had volunteer experience, write about that.  

• I do not have volunteer experience.

Question 7
Part 4:  Special Training
Choose the description that best matches your special training.

• I have a special license for my job.
• I do NOT have a special license for my job.

Question 8

Write a list of any special licenses or certifications that you have. If you do not have any special licenses or certifications, write about that.  

• I Do not Have a special license for my job.

Question 9
Part 5: Skills
Read the lists of skills and choose a minimum of 3 skills from each group that describe YOUR skills.
Functional Skills (things you can do):

• Write computer code
• Drive a car
• Operate construction equipment
• Cook
• Use tools
• Read a map
• Paint
• Use Microsoft Office programs
• Type
• Negotiate
• Other

Question 10
Subject Skills (things you know):  Choose at least 3.

• Language Skills
• Mathematics
• Chemistry
• Engineering
• Art / Music
• Computer Programming
• Fashion
• Medicine
• Car Maintenance
• The Stock Market
• Other

Question 11

Personal Trait Skills (ways that you act):  Choose at least 3.

• Flexible
• Independent
• Dependable (good team player)
• Punctual (on time)
• Determined
• Tactful (good communicator)
• Organized
• Accurate
• Courteous
• Creative
• Other

Check Your Understanding: "Set SMART goals to get ahead in your career

Question 1. 

Making a career goal is about planning for the future in your career and ____.

• meeting new people
• making more money
• identifying the steps to reach that goal

Question 2
Which examples from the text are common career goals? Check all that apply.

• Move to a new location
• Make more money
• Have new experiences
• Increase vacation time
• Increase professional knowledge and training

Question 3

Which one of the following is an attainable goal?

• Work as a programmer for 5 years, then become President of Google.
• Work as a web designer for 5 years at a small company, then start my own graphic design company.

Question 4
Which of the following tips from the text will help to reach your goals?  Check all that apply.

• Be creative.
• Read a book.
• Have a partner.
• Set a deadline.
• Give yourself a reward for completed steps.
• Write your goals.