Becoming an early adopter of technology and industry trends can increase your job security.
Getting certain advanced certifications can require ______.a.Passing knowledge testsb.Years of experiencec.Extensive trainingd.All of the above
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
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
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
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
Borrowing money to pursue an advanced degree makes sense if _____.a.You can earn a scholarship to pay for your educational costsb.Your future earnings potential outweighs the debt you may accruec.You already have the financing to pay out of pocketd.Your employer is willing to pay for your tuition
Which of the following actions would have negative consequences if you choose to accept a management promotion?a.Be prepared to review the keys to being a good managerb.Be prepared to learn your new responsibilitiesc.Be prepared to treat your coworkers in the same way you always haved.Be prepared to prove that you are the best fit for the job
Companies put promotion candidates through gatekeeper tests because _______.a.They are less likely to scare away potentially talented executivesb.They take less time than the old gatecrasher examsc.They help keep unqualified candidates from getting promotionsd.They are a holdover from the 1950’s era business administration
A lifelong learner is committed to ________.a.Purely academic/theoretical learningb.Purely applied/skills learningc.Both theoretical and applied learningd.None of the above
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