Rowan is interested in becoming a florist. Her mother’s best friend works at the local flower shop and has agreed to let Rowan observe what she does after school for a week. This is an example of _____.a.an internshipb.job shadowingc.vocational educationd.volunteer work
When creating your résumé, you should _____.a.tailor it to the needs of the employerb.use industry and job related termsc.match it to the job descriptiond.all of the above
You can ready yourself for an interview by: a.Conducting a practice interviewb.Preparing answers to typical questionsc.Researching the companyd.All of the above
When you propose a solution to your argument during the conflict resolution process, you should make sure you are using ______.a.Arguments from emotionb.Ad hominem argumentsc.Neutral Argumentsd.None of the above
When applying for a position, you can make a positive impression by _____.a.acting confidentb.being preparedc.communicating effectivelyd.all of the above
Given the option of receiving a generic résumé or a tailored résumé, employers prefer generic résumés.
An investment company where workers follow a strict schedule is an example of a(n) _____.a.informal workplaceb.unstructured workplacec.casual workplaced.formal workplace
Bill has to write a report for this manager. He must do some background research, write the report, and present it to a group of 30 employees. Which factor will likely influence his list of priorities?a.Logicb.Importancec.Achievabilityd.Time
The protection of children’s education rights from excessive work time was guaranteed by the...a.The Rehabilitation Actb.The Fair Labor Standards Actc.The Age Discrimination Actd.The Equal Pay Act
A small network is more effective than a large network.
Which of the following is the best health based justification for having a balanced diet?a.I can focus on planning my meals around my dietary needs.b.I love having a variety of food.c.It doesn’t matter how much I eat if I get all the food groups in.d.I will be getting all of the nutrients I need.
Which of the following statements about cover letters is false?a.A cover letter gives an employer some insight into the applicant’s personality.b.A cover letter provides an employer with an sample of the applicant’s written communication skills. c.A cover letter is sent before a résumé so that the employer knows it is coming. d.A cover letter allows an applicant to go more in depth about their skills and abilities.
Keeping an open mind is necessary to show ______.a.willingness to learnb.self managementc.loyaltyd.Willingness to get things done
Which of the following would be a benefit of a cross-functional team?a.Redundancy allows mistakes to be corrected quicklyb.Focused attention can be given to tasksc.A range of backgrounds enriches their workd.Higher level technical ideas can be discussed
Your _____ are the beliefs and principles that define who you are, shape attitudes and choices, and help set prioritiesa.aptitudesb.valuesc.interestsd.abilities
Candice’s first job was at the grocery store making deli food. While in culinary school, she worked part time in a restaurant kitchen, and after finishing school, she found a position as a head chef. With her growing experience and advanced education, Candice has been able to _____. a. successfully change occupations b. move up the career ladder c. follow a job trail d. enter the career cycle Please select the best answer from the choices provided
Imagine that you have started working at a company that has implemented total quality management. It is your job to communicate how the work environment will change to all employees. Which is the best message to communicate to everyone?a.“You will need to communicate with your managers better.”b.“You will need to consider how you can improve quality.”c.“You will all be responsible for telling everyone how well they are doing.”d.“You will need to meet management quality quotas.”
The primary purpose of the résumé is to _____. a. obtain interviews b. practice stating your skills c. prepare for a follow up interview d. provide your network with information Please select the best answer from the choices provided
Which of the following statements is false?a.Having a first aid kit in an office is necessaryb.Accidents happen, so it is not necessary to prepare for themc.Your company does need an emergency action pland.OSHA inspects workplaces to look for unsafe conditions
Which of the following scenarios is a circumstance in which it would be ethical to practice confidentiality?a.Your friend tells you her new business idea that will make her richb.Your coworker tells you they are planning on clocking in early to make more moneyc.Your boss asks you to email your personal information for non-work purposesd.Your friend asks you not to report that you’ve seen them steal company property
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