Question 1

A dynamic record that documents your skills,capabilities,achievements,and goals is known as

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A)  a personal data form.
B)  a career portfolio.
C)  a transcript.
D)  a résumé.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

One way to understand a profession is to talk to someone who has a job you want to investigate.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

You should know for sure what you want to do professionally when you enter college.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Effective references typically come from which of the following categories of people?

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A)  family members
B)  former roommates
C)  prominent people who've met you once or twice
D)  class instructorsE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 5

Resources to help you identify possible careers may include the items listed below.Click all that apply

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A)  the Occupational Outlook Handbook.
B)  the Department of Labor Web site.
C)  interest and personality assessments.
D)  a journal of your life's experiences
E)  knowledge of what your parents think you "should" beF) Answers a,b,& c are correctG) A) and F)
H) B) and E)

Question 6

Which of the following is important in career planning?

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A)  research
B)  administration
C)  negotiations
D)  delegatingE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 7

A cover letter is

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A)  much more important than your résumé.
B)  a way to show that you can type a letter.
C)  a way to help employers see how you meet the job requirements.
D)  a generic letter you can send to every potential employer.E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 8

When searching for information about careers,be sure to keep notes about what you find.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Once you have identified a career choice you should stick with it persistently and ignore other possibilities.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

List the four strategies that are important to a job interview and briefly explain each one.

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Being punctual,dressing appropriately,using social skills effectively,asking questions,and being honest.

Question 11

When posting your résumé on an online employment site,remember to

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A)  use passive words.
B)  use unusual type styles.
C)  proofread,proofread,and proofread again.
D)  include tabbed and italicized information.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 12

Electronic job searches may mean that your résumé will be "read" by a computer.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

"What you do after the interview is as important as what you do during the interview." It is especially important is to write a thank you note.Why?

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Writing a thank you note is a simple com...

Question 14

Think of a profession you would like to investigate.In order to learn more about this profession,explain whom you would interview and what questions you would ask.

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The student should interview someone in ...

Question 15

There are several good reasons for asking someone who is currently in the field in which you're interested to review your résumé and cover letter.Some of those reasons are given below.Click all that apply.

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A)  your reviewer will be in the best position to know what employers are looking for.
B)  your reviewer can tell you how to present yourself most effectively.
C)  your reviewer can offer you a job on the spot
D)  your reviewer might remember you when a job opens up in the future.
E)  your reviewer may post your resume online for youF) Answers a,b,& d are correctG) A) and F)
H) D) and E) F

Question 16

Finding a reference is easy-just ask anyone you know.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

One advantage of starting an e-Portfolio is

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A)  other people can access it online.
B)  it proves you are tech-savvy.
C)  it is something you can easily modify from anywhere.
D)  you can easily include web links.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

After a job interview,you should

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A)  evaluate your interview performance.
B)  prepare possible questions.
C)  prepare your answers to the possible questions.
D)  learn about the company or organization.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 19

The first step in career planning is to think about what you enjoy doing.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

You should wait for the employer to follow up with you regarding your interview;otherwise,you will seem pushy.

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A) True 
 B)False  False

Exam 6: Careers

A dynamic record that documents your skills,capabilities,achievements,and goals is known as

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One way to understand a profession is to talk to someone who has a job you want to investigate.

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You should know for sure what you want to do professionally when you enter college.

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Effective references typically come from which of the following categories of people?

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Resources to help you identify possible careers may include the items listed below.Click all that apply

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Which of the following is important in career planning?

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A cover letter is

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When searching for information about careers,be sure to keep notes about what you find.

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Once you have identified a career choice you should stick with it persistently and ignore other possibilities.

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List the four strategies that are important to a job interview and briefly explain each one.

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Electronic job searches may mean that your résumé will be "read" by a computer.

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