Question 1

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

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

For an entry-level position, a person's resume is likely to be:

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A)   one page.
B)   two pages.
C)   three pages.
D)   four pages.
E)   five or more pages depending on experiences.F) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 3

The purpose of a screening interview is to:

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

Question 4

The following information is generally not included on a resume:

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A)   Education
B)   References
C)   Campus activities
D)   Organizational experience
E)   HonorsF) C) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 5

If you are planning on starting a business, what 3 main issues must you consider?

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First, become knowledgeable about your product or service. Second, identify potential customers, select an appropriate location, and study competitors. Third, consider your financial resources.

Question 6

Libraries usually have a variety of information sources for career planning and job exploration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

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 communicationF) B) and D)
G) B) and C) C

Question 9

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 10

Which of the following is a benefit on which you pay taxes at some future date?

Accepted Answer

A)   Cafeteria-style benefit
B)   Vesting
C)   Tax-deferred benefit
D)   Tax-exempt benefit
E)   ExclusionF) C) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 11

Lori Burroughs 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?

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A)   Part-time employment
B)   Volunteer work
C)   Internship
D)   Campus project
E)   Cooperative education programF) D) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 12

Tom Husson recently coordinated a fund raising project for an organization that assists homeless youth. This would most likely be an example of experience in:

Accepted Answer

A)   doing research on a company.
B)   obtaining financial planning and budgeting skills.
C)   public speaking.
D)   human relations.
E)   problem solving.F) C) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 13

A ____________ resume is designed to obtain a specific job.

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A)   functional
B)   chronological
C)   goal-oriented
D)   targeted
E)   dataF) A) and C)
G) B) and C)

Question 14

Compared to a job, a career:

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A)   is often less financially rewarding.
B)   requires minimum training.
C)   demands regular updating of knowledge.
D)   has limited opportunities for advancement.
E)   is one who engage in for your lifetime.F) All of the above
G) D) and E)

Question 15

The education section of a resume should include:

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A)   names of instructors.
B)   course numbers.
C)   individual course grades.
D)   schools attended.
E)   class activities.F) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 16

What factors affect the availability of employment positions?

Accepted Answer

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Question 17

Current business and economic news can be an indication of future job demand.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

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 experienceF) C) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 19

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 resume and cover letter.
D)   plan for career growth.
E)   assess your interests, abilities, and goals.F) A) and B)
G) B) and C)

Question 20

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

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Libraries usually have a variety of information sources for career planning and job exploration.

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