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According to the chart, the three fastest growing career areas include _____. a. construction, professional and business services, and education and health services b. professional and business services, education and health services, and leisure and hospitality services c. leisure and hospitality services, mining, and manufacturing d. financial services, government services, and information services Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A job search should be treated like a full time job.

If you know you are at risk of becoming unemployed, you should _____.a.wait until you officially lose the job to worryb.get additional education to learn new skillsc.spend all your money while you are still making itd.ignore the economy, because it is always changing

An employer can refuse to hire you if you refuse a drug screening test or background check.

Ramona just completed several personal career profiles and is ready to make a career decision. Based on her career profiles, which of the following would be her best career decision? a. Select the career where she will make the most money b. Select the career that sounds the most fun c. Select the career that is ranked lowest out of all of her career profiles d. Select the career that best matches her personal information Please select the best answer from the choices provided

It is always the interviewee’s fault if an interview is bad.

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

Tracy recently had an interview at the local pet store and was offered a position. After weighing the pros and cons, she determined the job was not the right fit for her. How should Tracy follow-up with her job offer? a.Tracy should send the pet store a rejection letter.b.Tracy should call the interviewer, politely reject the offer, and thank them for the opportunity.c.Tracy does not need to do anything.d.Even though she is not taking the position, Tracy should ask for a job offer letter to include in her career portfolio as evidence of her employability.

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 give numerical ratings to possible career choices to help determine if they are right for you by creating a(n)_____.a.letter of recommendationb.individual career planc.personal career profiled.decision-making process

Janice’s grandmother stayed at home and took care of her family while her grandfather worked. Today Janice lives on her own and has a full time job. What factor that affects the labor market is represented in this situation?a.Population shiftb.Social changec.World eventd.Government action

Justine was interested in learning how to play the piano. She has been playing some basic songs, but still gets a lot of help from her teacher. What stage of ability development is Justine at?a.Noviceb.Apprenticec.Master d.Mentor

Given the option of receiving a generic résumé or a tailored résumé, employers prefer generic résumés.

When applying for a position, you can make a positive impression by _____.a.acting confidentb.being preparedc.communicating effectivelyd.all of the above

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

An investment company where workers follow a strict schedule is an example of a(n) _____.a.informal workplaceb.unstructured workplacec.casual workplaced.formal workplace

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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

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Electronic cover letters should still follow a business letter format, even though e-mail is a less formal type of communication.

Your _____ are the beliefs and principles that define who you are, shape attitudes and choices, and help set prioritiesa.aptitudesb.valuesc.interestsd.abilities

The Department of Transportation built a new highway interchange outside of Raymond’s town. Many of the businesses are suffering because the amount of traffic in town has been reduced. This is forcing employers to reduce their number of employees. What factor that affects the labor market is represented in this situation?a.World eventb.Government actionc.Social changed.Population shift

The first thing you must consider in any type of communication is ______.a.The type of communicationb.The style of communicationc.The purpose of the communicationd.The timing of the communication

The information included in a résumé should always relate to the job objective; if it isn’t related, it shouldn’t be included.

Many employers don't focus on an applicant's job skills. Instead, they say the most important thing is _____.a.the perfect résuméb.the best previous work experiencec.new shoesd.the right attitude

Jefferson is interested in starting his own business. He plans to borrow money from the local bank in order to finance the business. They will require him to submit a business plan and a(n) _____. a. buy-out plan b. income statement c. partnership agreement d. financial plan Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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

Meagan became a costume designer because she enjoyed spending time and sharing ideas with others interested in movies. Which of the following best describes why Meagan works? a. to pay for wants and needs b. to be around others c. to make a contribution d. to be self-fulfilled Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Being aware of your learning styles can help you _____.a.enjoy your leisure timeb.make a career selectionc.understand how to learnd.all of the above

In order to make sure that audiences can correctly identify your mood and attitude during speech, it is necessary to make sure you have correct _____.a.Enunciationb.Pronunciationc.Intonationd.Elucidation

Which step in the decision-making process would help you in deciding how much money you want to make at work?a.Gather informationb.Define your wants and needsc.Evaluate your choicesd.Analyze your resources

Alice has noticed that she is starting to dread going to work every day. She is afraid that she is going to have to quit if things don’t start to get better. What can Alice do to be more satisfied with her job?a.Mentor a co-workerb.Improve her job skillsc.Develop her own projectsd.All of the above

The use of encouraging body language might include ______.a.Leaning towards the speakerb.Crossing your arms across your chestc.Turning your body away from the speakerd.Shaking your head when you disagree with something

Preston has to make four phone calls to clients today. The call to Mr. Miller will take about an hour to complete, the call to Ms. Winnecuit will take about five minutes to complete, the call to Mr. Drudge will take about thirty minutes and the call to Mrs. Freich will take about fifteen minutes to complete. If all the calls are equally important, who should Preston call first?a.Mr. Miller (1 hour)b.Ms. Winnecuit (5 minutes)c.Mr. Drudge (30 minutes)d.Mrs. French (15 minutes)

When designing a plan of action, always ______.a.Identify how success will be measuredb.Make someone responsible for carrying out the planc.Inform all employees affected by the pland.All of the above

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.

Your self-concept, personality type, and learning styles all affect your _____.a.ability to learn something newb.potential career choicec.basic workplace skillsd.work environment

Which change should be made to the above cover letter excerpt before sending it to an employer? a. The author should to remove “Dear”, because it is an informal letter b. The author should remove the background color from the letter c. The author should reduce the number of keywords being used d. The author should increase the number of characters to 100 on each line Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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The decision that would most likely require the use of the decision-making process.a.Deciding on what to wear in the morningb.Deciding on a car to buyc.Deciding on what to eat for lunchd.Deciding to go to softball practice

By working in a series of positions with increasing responsibilities, the owner of Stonegate Gardens has built her interest in flowers and plants into _____.a.a vocationb.a jobc.a career d.part-time work

Which of the following statements about electronic cover letters is true?a.Sending an e-mail is a less formal type of communication, so electronic cover letters do not need to follow the business format.b.Cover letters that are sent electronically should always have a brief but informative subject line which catches the reader’s eye.c.Cover letters should always be sent as attachments, unless it is specifically requested that the letter be included in the body of the e-mail.d.If an employer asks that only a cover letter and résumé be submitted, it is a good idea to attach letters of recommendation also to appear professional.

Questioning assumptions is useful because it allows us to ________.a.Act like we are in charge of the processb.Keep our biases from limiting our solutionsc.Present our ideas in non-threatening waysd.Skip ahead in the problem solving process

Most careers do not require training or education beyond high school.

Sometimes applicants are not hired solely because of a wrong impression the employer received during the interview.

Assumptions are always harmful to the problem solving process.

What information should be included in the closing paragraph of a thank-you letter?a.Mention skills that were omitted during the interview b.Reinforce any points perceived as weaknesses c.Mention looking forward to a response d.Reinforce interest and fit for the position

A job done well can build a person’s self-esteem.

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The only types of cover letters that do not need to be tailored to the recipient are networking letters.