Question 1

It is legal for an interviewer to ask you:

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A)  ANSB.for proof that you are over 18 years old
B)  about marital status.
C)  if you have any disabilities
D)  about religion
E)  where you were born.F) D) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 2

An interview designed to reduce the number of candidates for a position to a workable size is a(n) ____________ interview.

Accepted Answer

A)  screening
B)  informational
C)  selection
D)  contact
E)  follow-upF) C) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 3

_________ is a benefit on which you pay no taxes.

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A)  Networking
B)  Vesting
C)  A tax-deferred benefit
D)  A tax-exempt benefit
E)  An opportunity costF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 4

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 and advancement process has Billy completed?

Accepted Answer

A)  Assess and research personal goals, abilities and career fields.
B)  Research the employment market and identify specific employment opportunities.
C)  Develop a resume and cover letter to apply for available positions.
D)  Interview for available positions and assess interview performance.
E)  Evaluate financial and other factors of positions offered.F) None of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 5

Government supported employment services can assist individuals with finding a job.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Jennifer Ryan wants to gain some employment experience so when she is ready to start a career she has something to offer a company.She has decided to work 20 hours a week for a local accounting firm answering the phone and assisting the partners in completing tax returns.Which of the following employment experience strategies is she pursuing?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

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

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A)  Airlines
B)  Information technology
C)  Oil refineries
D)  Auto manufacturers
E)  None of theseF) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 8

Which one of the following is a professional association that can assist in career planning for a specific career area?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bureau of Labor Statistics
B)  Chamber of Commerce
C)  Rotary Club
D)  American Marketing Association
E)  U.S.Department of LaborF) A) and B)
G) All of the above

Question 9

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

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Question 10

The Occupational Outlook Handbook would be most useful for determining:

Accepted Answer

A)  jobs available in your community.
B)  current economic conditions.
C)  detailed information on various career clusters.
D)  interview questions for various careers.
E)  suggested resume formats for various career fields.F) All of the above
G) A) and D)

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

A functional resume is best for a person who:

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A)  has diverse skills and time gaps in their experience.
B)  is interested in a specific job.
C)  has a continuous school and work record.
D)  plans to advance in the same career area.
E)  has just completed school.F) None of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 13

The following information is generally not included on a resume:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

Caroline lives in City A and earns $50,000 per year.The cost of living index in City A is .8.She is considering a move to City B which has a cost of living index of .9.How large a salary will she require in City B to maintain her current standard of living?

Accepted Answer

A)  $44,444
B)  $40,000
C)  $56,250
D)  $45,000
E)  $50,000F) A) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 15

The term networking refers to:

Accepted Answer

A)  using the internet to locate job listings.
B)  making and using contacts to obtain and update career information.
C)  accessing career databases online.
D)  building a list of references to provide to prospective employers.
E)  designing an electronic system for storing resumes and job related information.F) B) and C)
G) None of the above

Question 16

Kyle Burroughs has purchased a suit and has interviewed with three companies through the career placement center at his university.He was surprised by some of the questions asked and does not feel he answered them well.He has developed some answers that he feels are better answers and better reflects his abilities and aptitudes.Which step in the career planning and advancement process has Kyle completed?

Accepted Answer

A)  Assess and research personal goals, abilities, and career fields.
B)  Research the employment market and identify specific employment opportunities.
C)  Develop a resume and cover letter to apply for available positions.
D)  Interview for available positions and assess interview performance.
E)  Evaluate financial and other factors of positions offered.F) A) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 17

With completion of a bachelor's degree one can expect to earn _____ in income over a 40-year period.

Accepted Answer

A)  $2.6 million
B)  $1.7 million
C)  $3.6 million
D)  $2.3 million
E)  $4.3 millionF) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 18

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

Question 19

Guidance tests may help to identify a satisfying career by measuring:

Accepted Answer

A)  abilities.
B)  interests.
C)  personal qualities.
D)  all of these.
E)  none of these.F) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Question 20

A person's resume should generally be limited to :

Accepted Answer

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

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_________ is a benefit on which you pay no taxes.

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