Grads Enter Uncertain Job Market

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This quiz explores the dramatic changes in the job market from 1999 to 2003, focusing on the impact on new graduates. It assesses knowledge of industry trends, job prospects for specific majors, and key terms related to early career stages.

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  • 2. 

    Prospects means

    • Opportunities

    • Applications

    • Skills

    Correct Answer
    A. Opportunities
    Explanation
    The word "prospects" refers to potential opportunities or possibilities. It can be used to describe future chances or favorable circumstances that may arise. In this context, "prospects" is synonymous with "opportunities." It does not refer to "applications" or "skills," as those terms have different meanings.

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  • 3. 

    The purpose of a college career center is probably to

    • Prepare students to find jobs after they graduate.

    • Help high school students get accepted to college.

    • Find jobs for students while they are in school.

    Correct Answer
    A. Prepare students to find jobs after they graduate.
    Explanation
    The purpose of a college career center is to prepare students to find jobs after they graduate. This is because career centers provide various resources and services such as resume writing assistance, job search strategies, interview preparation, and networking opportunities. They also offer career counseling and guidance to help students explore different career paths and make informed decisions. By providing these resources and support, college career centers aim to equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge to successfully transition into the workforce after graduation.

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  • 4. 

    Shaky means

    • Insecure

    • Weak

    • Old

    Correct Answer
    A. Insecure
    Explanation
    The word "shaky" is often used to describe something that is unsteady or unstable. In the given options, "insecure" best aligns with this meaning as it refers to a lack of confidence or certainty, which can make a person or situation feel unstable or unsteady. The other options, "weak" and "old," do not accurately capture the meaning of "shaky" in this context.

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  • 5. 

    Internship  means

    • A low-paying summer job

    • Supervised work experience in one’s chosen occupation

    • Experience studying overseas

    Correct Answer
    A. Supervised work experience in one’s chosen occupation
    Explanation
    The term "internship" refers to a supervised work experience in one's chosen occupation. It typically involves a student or a recent graduate working in a professional setting to gain practical knowledge and skills in their field of interest. Unlike a low-paying summer job or studying overseas, an internship specifically focuses on providing hands-on experience in a specific career path under the guidance and supervision of professionals in the industry.

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  • 6. 

    What does Cheryl Allmen-Vinnidge mean when she says students have “done their homework”?

    • They have gone to summer school.

    • They have majored in accounting.

    • They have spent time preparing themselves to find a job.

    Correct Answer
    A. They have spent time preparing themselves to find a job.
    Explanation
    Cheryl Allmen-Vinnidge means that students have spent time preparing themselves to find a job when she says they have "done their homework". This implies that they have taken the necessary steps to equip themselves with the skills, knowledge, and experience required to enter the job market successfully. It suggests that they have engaged in activities such as internships, networking, attending career fairs, and acquiring relevant qualifications to enhance their employability.

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  • 7. 

    The main idea of this story is that

    • A college career center is a crossroads between college and the real world.

    • In some fields, salaries have increased in the past year.

    • Between 1999 and 2003, the job market changed dramatically.

    Correct Answer
    A. Between 1999 and 2003, the job market changed dramatically.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "between 1999 and 2003, the job market changed dramatically." This answer is supported by the information given in the question. The question states that the main idea of the story is that a college career center is a crossroads between college and the real world, and that in some fields, salaries have increased in the past year. However, the only statement that directly relates to the main idea of the story is that between 1999 and 2003, the job market changed dramatically. This suggests that the main focus of the story is on the changes in the job market during that time period.

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  • 8. 

    Which of the following majors has the best job prospects, according to the story?

    • Information systems management

    • Accounting

    • Computer science

    Correct Answer
    A. Accounting
    Explanation
    According to the story, accounting has the best job prospects.

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  • 9. 

    “To some students, a degree may not be a ticket to instant wealth.” This sentence means

    • Having a college degree does not qualify someone for travel discounts.

    • A college degree does not guarantee that a person will find a high-paying job.

    • Most students with degrees will be able to find jobs.

    Correct Answer
    A. A college degree does not guarantee that a person will find a high-paying job.
    Explanation
    The sentence "To some students, a degree may not be a ticket to instant wealth" implies that having a college degree does not guarantee instant wealth or a high-paying job for everyone. It suggests that there are students who may have a degree but still struggle to find a well-paying job. Therefore, the correct answer is "a college degree does not guarantee that a person will find a high-paying job."

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  • 10. 

    Which of the following things did not happen in the four years that the class of 2003 was in college?

    • Salaries in chemical engineering increased.

    • The number of teaching jobs increased.

    • The number of jobs with benefits decreased.

    Correct Answer
    A. The number of teaching jobs increased.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "The number of teaching jobs increased." This means that during the four years that the class of 2003 was in college, there was an increase in the number of teaching jobs available. The other two options, salaries in chemical engineering increasing and the number of jobs with benefits decreasing, imply changes that occurred during that time period.

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