Question 1

A mentor is a powerfully positioned champion who advocates on a job protégé's behalf and guides the protégé toward key players and assignments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

In most cases,you should not turn down a job offer without taking a day or two to think it over.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A _____ is one where a worker is expected to be on-call via a mobile device at all hours of the day and night.

Accepted Answer

A) career 
B) STEM career 
C) internship 
D) no-limits job 
A) career 
B) STEM career 
C) internship 
D) no-limits job

Question 4

When comparing the buying power of a salary offer of $53,000 in Boston with a $50,000 offer in Los Angeles,the Boston salary offer would buy ____ of goods and services in Los Angeles,assuming the index was 129.6 for Boston and 107.9 for Los Angeles.

Accepted Answer

A) $55,695 
B) $45,748 
C) $44,125 
D) $59,105 
A) $55,695 
B) $45,748 
C) $44,125 
D) $59,105

Question 5

After a job interview,you should immediately send thank-you notes expressing your appreciation for the opportunity to interview and restate your interest in the position.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The _____ is a short,persuasive summary of your experiences and skills when networking.

Accepted Answer

A) elevator speech 
B) job interview 
C) job application 
D) reference letter 
A) elevator speech 
B) job interview 
C) job application 
D) reference letter

Question 7

Professional networking is the process of establishing and using contacts to obtain and exchange career information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

All of the following are key steps to successful career planning except

Accepted Answer

A) targeting preferred employers. 
B) identifying your values. 
C) taking advantage of networking. 
D) aligning yourself with historical employment trends. 
A) targeting preferred employers. 
B) identifying your values. 
C) taking advantage of networking. 
D) aligning yourself with historical employment trends.

Question 9

Nonsalary benefits for college graduates are typically valued at 25 to 30 percent of the salary.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

As many as 75 percent of all job openings are listed in want ads.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Salaried employees are paid overtime,and the majority of college graduates have salaried positions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The act of recommending someone to another for possible employment is a job referral.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A successful job search might require ____ hours per week of your time.

Accepted Answer

A) 5 to 10 
B) 15 to 20 
C) 25 to 30 
D) 35 to 40 
A) 5 to 10 
B) 15 to 20 
C) 25 to 30 
D) 35 to 40

Question 14

A résumé in a chronological format provides your information in reverse order,with the most recent experience first.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Most employment agencies earn their fees from the individual searching for a job.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Your résumé should include a complete list of functions and responsibilities that you had in your previous jobs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

If you cash out $50,000 in your 401(k) when changing jobs,what will you need to pay?
$5,000 early-withdrawal penalty and $10,000 federal income tax withholding
15% federal income tax withholding and 5% early withdrawal penalty
Income taxes
Nothing

Accepted Answer

A) II and III 
B) I and III 
C) III and IV 
D) IV 
A) II and III 
B) I and III 
C) III and IV 
D) IV

Question 18

Most of the contacts you make through professional networking will be in a position to offer you a job.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following statements about job interviews is correct?

Accepted Answer

A) The interview is the single most important part of your search for employment. 
B) The average length of an interviewing process is 6 to 30 days. 
C) You should focus on the company's needs not yours. 
D) all of the above 
A) The interview is the single most important part of your search for employment. 
B) The average length of an interviewing process is 6 to 30 days. 
C) You should focus on the company's needs not yours. 
D) all of the above

Question 20

The ____ is a highly regarded interest inventory.

Accepted Answer

A) Strong Interest Inventory 
B) Stanford-Binet Assessment 
C) Likert Inventory 
D) Simpson Test of Preferences (STOP) 
A) Strong Interest Inventory 
B) Stanford-Binet Assessment 
C) Likert Inventory 
D) Simpson Test of Preferences (STOP)

A mentor is a powerfully positioned champion who advocates on a job protégé's behalf and guides the protégé toward key players and assignments.

In most cases,you should not turn down a job offer without taking a day or two to think it over.

A _____ is one where a worker is expected to be on-call via a mobile device at all hours of the day and night.

When comparing the buying power of a salary offer of $53,000 in Boston with a $50,000 offer in Los Angeles,the Boston salary offer would buy ____ of goods and services in Los Angeles,assuming the index was 129.6 for Boston and 107.9 for Los Angeles.

After a job interview,you should immediately send thank-you notes expressing your appreciation for the opportunity to interview and restate your interest in the position.

The _____ is a short,persuasive summary of your experiences and skills when networking.

Professional networking is the process of establishing and using contacts to obtain and exchange career information.

All of the following are key steps to successful career planning except

Nonsalary benefits for college graduates are typically valued at 25 to 30 percent of the salary.

As many as 75 percent of all job openings are listed in want ads.

Salaried employees are paid overtime,and the majority of college graduates have salaried positions.

The act of recommending someone to another for possible employment is a job referral.

A successful job search might require ____ hours per week of your time.

A résumé in a chronological format provides your information in reverse order,with the most recent experience first.

Most employment agencies earn their fees from the individual searching for a job.

Your résumé should include a complete list of functions and responsibilities that you had in your previous jobs.

If you cash out $50,000 in your 401(k) when changing jobs,what will you need to pay? $5,000 early-withdrawal penalty and $10,000 federal income tax withholding 15% federal income tax withholding and 5% early withdrawal penalty Income taxes Nothing

Most of the contacts you make through professional networking will be in a position to offer you a job.

Which of the following statements about job interviews is correct?

The ____ is a highly regarded interest inventory.

Understanding Personal Finance

Financial Statements,tools,and Budgets

Managing Income Taxes

Managing Checking and Savings Accounts

Building and Maintaining Good Credit

Credit Cards and Consumer Loans

Vehicles and Other Major Purchases

Obtaining Affordable Housing

Managing Property and Liability Risk

Managing Health Expenses

Life Insurance Planning

Investment Fundamentals

Investing in Stocks and Bonds

Mutual Funds and Exchange Traded Funds

Real Estate and High-Risk Investments

Retirement and Estate Planning

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Exam 2: Career Planning

A mentor is a powerfully positioned champion who advocates on a job protégé's behalf and guides the protégé toward key players and assignments.

In most cases,you should not turn down a job offer without taking a day or two to think it over.

A _____ is one where a worker is expected to be on-call via a mobile device at all hours of the day and night.

When comparing the buying power of a salary offer of $53,000 in Boston with a $50,000 offer in Los Angeles,the Boston salary offer would buy ____ of goods and services in Los Angeles,assuming the index was 129.6 for Boston and 107.9 for Los Angeles.

After a job interview,you should immediately send thank-you notes expressing your appreciation for the opportunity to interview and restate your interest in the position.

The _____ is a short,persuasive summary of your experiences and skills when networking.

Professional networking is the process of establishing and using contacts to obtain and exchange career information.

All of the following are key steps to successful career planning except

Nonsalary benefits for college graduates are typically valued at 25 to 30 percent of the salary.

As many as 75 percent of all job openings are listed in want ads.

Salaried employees are paid overtime,and the majority of college graduates have salaried positions.

The act of recommending someone to another for possible employment is a job referral.

A successful job search might require ____ hours per week of your time.

A résumé in a chronological format provides your information in reverse order,with the most recent experience first.

Most employment agencies earn their fees from the individual searching for a job.

Your résumé should include a complete list of functions and responsibilities that you had in your previous jobs.

If you cash out $50,000 in your 401(k) when changing jobs,what will you need to pay? $5,000 early-withdrawal penalty and $10,000 federal income tax withholding 15% federal income tax withholding and 5% early withdrawal penalty Income taxes Nothing

Most of the contacts you make through professional networking will be in a position to offer you a job.

Which of the following statements about job interviews is correct?

The ____ is a highly regarded interest inventory.

Understanding Personal Finance

Financial Statements,tools,and Budgets

Managing Income Taxes

Managing Checking and Savings Accounts

Building and Maintaining Good Credit

Credit Cards and Consumer Loans

Vehicles and Other Major Purchases

Obtaining Affordable Housing

Managing Property and Liability Risk

Managing Health Expenses

Life Insurance Planning

Investment Fundamentals

Investing in Stocks and Bonds

Mutual Funds and Exchange Traded Funds

Real Estate and High-Risk Investments

Retirement and Estate Planning

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