Exam 2: Financial Aspects of Career Planning

Blake Edwards has done some research and has discovered that economists believe interest rates will rise significantly over the next two years.Blake believes that this will lead to fewer homes being sold and fewer jobs in the banking and mortgage industries.This is an example of ________ influencing jobs in the future.

A career is selected in relation to which social influence?

Which of the following is an opportunity to connect with several prospective employers in a short time span? (Hint: It is often held at local university campuses or convention centers.)

The Occupational Outlook Handbook would be most useful for determining:

Lisa Thompson wants to gain some needed experience so when she is ready to start a career she has something to offer a company.She has decided to help organize the homecoming parade for the University of Central Oklahoma where she goes to school full-time.Which of the following employment strategies is she pursuing?

What are the stages that provide an approach to career planning and advancement?

You may identify a satisfying career using guidance tests that:

Creativity,problem-solving skills,and physical dexterity are examples of:

A tax-deferred employee benefit is:

Lori Johnson wants to gain some needed experience so when she is ready to start a career she has something to offer a company.She has talked to the career placement center at her university.They tell her she can get a job with a local company for the summer and earn college credit while working.Which of the following employment strategies is she pursuing?

Austin Hudson has written his résumé and had it checked by his career placement center for errors.He plans on sending it to three companies he has identified as having job openings.Which stage in the career planning and advancement process is Austin completing?

The purpose of a cover letter is to determine if a company has jobs available.

Jason Liang has gotten three job offers.He is now looking at the benefits packages of all three to see what he likes and doesn't like.Which stage in the career planning and advancement process is Jason completing?

Benjamin Smith is concerned about the effect of current economic conditions on various career fields.Which career information source would be most useful to Bill as he addresses his concerns?

Corporate culture refers to the methods used by an organization to determine the value of employee benefits.

Service industries that are expected to continue to have the greatest employment potential include:

The purpose of a behavioral interview is to:

Which of the following economic conditions can affect career opportunities?

Functional résumés emphasize a person's diverse skills and abilities in categories such as communications,research,and human relations.

After identifying specific employment opportunities in the career planning and advancement process,a person should: