Question 1

A chronological résumé sequences personal data based on:

Accepted Answer

A) experience. 
B) education. 
C) areas or ability. 
D) career goal. 
E) timE.

Question 2

Kenton Greer wants to locate employment positions presently available in his career area.This information would be best obtained:

Accepted Answer

A) the Occupational Outlook Handbook. 
B) professional contacts. 
C) an informational interview. 
D) the Bureau of Labor Statistics. 
E) business and economic news reports.

Question 3

A mentor is an experienced employee who serves as a teacher and counselor for a less experienced person in a career field.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

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.

Accepted Answer

A) demographic trends 
B) economic conditions 
C) industry trends 
D) geographic trends 
E) educational trends

Question 5

The purpose of a screening interview is to:

Accepted Answer

A) make business contacts. 
B) reduce the number of applicants for a joB. 
C) locate potential people for advancement within the company. 
D) judge the best qualified candidates for a position. 
E) obtain information on available jobs in an area.

Question 6

Which one of the following is defined as a commitment to a profession that requires continued training and offers a clear path for occupational growth?

Accepted Answer

A) apprenticeship 
B) job 
C) internship 
D) career 
E) cooperative employment experience

Question 7

The purpose of an informational interview is to obtain employment from a branch office of a major corporation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Billy Freniere has gone to the career placement center at his university.He has taken both an interests test and a personality test and has found careers where his interests and personality are well suited.Which step in the career planning process has Billy completed?

Accepted Answer

A) assess and research personal goals and abilities 
B) evaluate the employment market to identify specific employment opportunities 
C) develop a resume and cover letter to apply for specific positions 
D) interview for specific positions and assess the interview performance 
E) evaluate financial and other factors of positions offered

Question 9

A person's birth date,sex,height,and weight should only be included on a résumé‚ if that information relates specifically to qualifications for an employment position.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which one of the following is not an element of corporate culture?

Accepted Answer

A) management styles 
B) work intensity 
C) government regulations 
D) dress codes 
E) lines of communication

Question 11

The first step of the career planning process is to:

Accepted Answer

A) evaluate the job market. 
B) identify potential job opportunities. 
C) develop a résumé and cover letter. 
D) plan for career growth. 
E) assess your interests,abilities,and goals.

Question 12

Brock Trotter has gone to monster.com as well as his local newspaper and has found five job possibilities that he feels fit his abilities and interests.Which step in the career planning process has Brock completed?

Accepted Answer

A) assess and research personal goals and abilities. 
B) evaluate the employment market to identify specific employment opportunities. 
C) develop a resume and cover letter to apply for specific positions. 
D) interview for specific positions and assess the interview performance. 
E) evaluate financial and other factors of positions offered.

Question 13

A list of grades received in school is commonly included on a résumé.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Discuss the types of information available for use when doing career planning.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Discuss the types of information available for...

Question 15

What steps should a person take when planning a career?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What steps should a person take when...

Question 16

A person who has worked in many fields and has a variety of skills in categories such as communications,research,and personnel administration would probably be best served with the use of a ____________ résumé.

Accepted Answer

A) targeted 
B) functional 
C) chronological 
D) goal-oriented 
E) career change

Question 17

What activities are commonly suggested when preparing for a job interview?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What activities are commonly suggested when preparing...

Question 18

Which of the following is an example of an industrial trend that could affect the job market?

Accepted Answer

A) increased use of computers in manufacturing 
B) fewer children being born 
C) higher interest rates 
D) lower inflation rates affecting spending 
E) more families with both parents working

Question 19

Continuing career education can be in a formal or an informal setting.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A possible opportunity cost associated with career advancement is a need to relocate your household.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 2: Financial Aspects of Career Planning

A chronological résumé sequences personal data based on:

Kenton Greer wants to locate employment positions presently available in his career area.This information would be best obtained:

A mentor is an experienced employee who serves as a teacher and counselor for a less experienced person in a career field.

The purpose of a screening interview is to:

Which one of the following is defined as a commitment to a profession that requires continued training and offers a clear path for occupational growth?

The purpose of an informational interview is to obtain employment from a branch office of a major corporation.

Billy Freniere has gone to the career placement center at his university.He has taken both an interests test and a personality test and has found careers where his interests and personality are well suited.Which step in the career planning process has Billy completed?

A person's birth date,sex,height,and weight should only be included on a résumé‚ if that information relates specifically to qualifications for an employment position.

Which one of the following is not an element of corporate culture?

The first step of the career planning process is to:

Brock Trotter has gone to monster.com as well as his local newspaper and has found five job possibilities that he feels fit his abilities and interests.Which step in the career planning process has Brock completed?

A list of grades received in school is commonly included on a résumé.

Discuss the types of information available for use when doing career planning.

What steps should a person take when planning a career?

A person who has worked in many fields and has a variety of skills in categories such as communications,research,and personnel administration would probably be best served with the use of a ____________ résumé.

What activities are commonly suggested when preparing for a job interview?

Which of the following is an example of an industrial trend that could affect the job market?

Continuing career education can be in a formal or an informal setting.

A possible opportunity cost associated with career advancement is a need to relocate your household.