Professional Development Answers

As you move through your career and begin to seek promotions, it is helpful to ______.a.Target and train for specific career promotions which fit your needsb.Remain tied to traditional practices in a technologically advancing agec.Show commitment to always doing your job in the same way no matter whatd.Compile your professional development and growth every ten years

If you are worried you might be laid off, it is important to _________.a.Start rumors making it more likely others will be laid offb.Dress very casually on Fridays, so people can see you’re relaxedc.Mentor other employees, so you can have active associationsd.Do the bare minimum at work, so you won’t be noticed

A common advantage of a promotion is that ______.a.You will have longer hoursb.Your relationships with your peers will changec.You will receive better payd.You may have to learn to do new tasks

On-line education and correspondence courses are both examples of ________.a.Skills trainingb.Certificationc.Distance learningd.Vocational learning

When you receive a vertical promotion, you are more likely to _______ than when you receive a horizontal promotion.a.Deal with a new departmentb.Gain management responsibilitiesc.Earn a similar salaryd.Retain the same authority

Getting certain advanced certifications can require ______.a.Passing knowledge testsb.Years of experiencec.Extensive trainingd.All of the above

Becoming an early adopter of technology and industry trends can increase your job security.

Collaboration with more experienced employees can be beneficial to your professional development because they __________.a.Could have ideas which can increase your job performanceb.Offer examples about what not to do, since they are stuck in one placec.Often know which supervisors need the most complimentsd.Are able to assign perks and benefits to their favorite coworkers

Earning a promotion is made easier if you know the ______.a.First and last name of your supervisorb.Password to your company’s database isc.Kind of characteristics your company valuesd.Lunch order your supervisor favors

It is a good idea to accept a promotion interview, even if you’re not interested in the promotion because _______.a.Turning down a promotion you don’t want is easier after an interviewb.It could be good practice for the time you do want a promotionc.Being able to use up your supervisor’s time will make you seem importantd.Having a promotion interview will give you an automatic wage increase