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

A) True
B) False

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The purpose of a screening interview is to:


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.

F) C) and D)
G) B) and E)

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


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

F) All of the above
G) B) and C)

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


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

F) B) and D)
G) A) and B)

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

A) True
B) False

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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) 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

F) B) and C)
G) None of the above

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


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

F) All of the above
G) None of the above

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

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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?


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

F) D) and E)
G) C) and D)

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

F) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

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A chronological résumé sequences personal data based on:


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

F) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

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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) 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.

F) C) and D)
G) None of the above

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

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What steps should a person take when planning a career?

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

A) True
B) False

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

A) True
B) False

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

A) True
B) False

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The first step of the career planning process is to:


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.

F) A) and C)
G) A) and E)

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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.

A) True
B) False

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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.


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

F) C) and E)
G) C) and D)

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