Question 1

The purpose of the development section of a cover letter is to:

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A)  express interest in a specific job.
B)  request an interview.
C)  get the reader's attention.
D)  get the reader to take action.
E)  highlight background that qualifies the applicant for a specific job.F) A) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 2

You are given the choice of $4,000 in extra taxable income per year or a tax-exempt medical policy.The medical policy costs $300 per month.Your tax rate is 25%.Considering financial factors only,should you take the cash or the medical policy? Explain your decision.

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Take the company medical coverage.The af...

Question 3

Employability skills are missing in many potential employees and do not necessarily include:

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A)  skills to obtain work.
B)  skills to maintain a job.
C)  skills to advance in a career.
D)  skills to supervise others.
E)  transferable skillsF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 4

A functional résumé is suggested 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) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 5

William Parker has done some research and has found that the population in the U.S.is living longer which means there will be an increased need for health care professionals in the future.This is an example of ________ influencing jobs in the future.

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

Question 6

Which of the following is the process of making and using contacts to obtain and update career information and find job opportunities?

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A)  Networking
B)  An internship
C)  A career fair
D)  A cover letter
E)  Financial planningF) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 7

Which of the following is described as an online "living entity"?

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A)  social media résumé
B)  chronological résumé
C)  functional résumé
D)  infographic résumé
E)  traditional résuméF) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 8

When considering career training and skill development,what factors influence future income:

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A)  education level.
B)  field of study.
C)  experiences.
D)  job market.
E)  All of theseF) None of the above
G) A) and D)

Question 9

A tax-exempt employee benefit may be worth more than a tax-deferred benefit.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Jennifer Johnson 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) A) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 11

The purpose of a screening interview is to:

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A)  make business contacts.
B)  determine the best candidates for further interviewing.
C)  locate potential people for advancement within the company.
D)  judge the least qualified candidates for a position.
E)  obtain information on available jobs in an area.F) B) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 12

Efficient work habits consist of using:

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A)  lists.
B)  goal setting.
C)  note taking.
D)  time management techniques.
E)  All of theseF) All of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 13

Describe the 3 steps for effective networking?

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Question 14

A ________ résumé presents a person's education,work experience,and other information in order of the most recent item first.

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

Question 15

Which of the following is sent to a company to indicate your interest in a job and to obtain an interview? (Hint: It is generally accompanied by your résumé.)

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A)  List of references
B)  College transcript
C)  Diploma
D)  Cover letter
E)  Recommendation letterF) A) and C)
G) A) and D)

Question 16

A ________ cover letter is designed to compare your experiences with the job requirements side-by-side.

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

Question 17

Having a relationship with a mentor can provide the following benefit(s) :

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A)  personalized training.
B)  access to influential people.
C)  emotional support during difficult times.
D)  growth in technical and social areas of a career.
E)  All of these.F) All of the above
G) B) and E)

Question 18

Most important,your résumé and cover letter should have F-O-C-U-S.The "C" means:

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A)  Create - prepare a list of interests
B)  Communicate - list the ways you can be reached
C)  Conclude - relate that you are the best candidate
D)  Coordinate - promote yourself through social media
E)  Connect - provide examples of accomplishments that will benefit the companyF) B) and E)
G) D) and E)

Question 19

A screening interview is reserved for only the finalists in a job search.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Jake Williams has done some research and has discovered that average incomes are high in metropolitan areas such as Boston,New York,Los Angeles,and Chicago.Based on his findings,Jake believes these areas will experience greater population and job growth as a result.This is an example of ________ influencing jobs in the future.

Accepted Answer

A)  technology trends
B)  economic conditions
C)  industry trends
D)  geographic trends
E)  educational trendsF) None of the above
G) A) and E)

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Employability skills are missing in many potential employees and do not necessarily include:

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You are given the choice of $4,000 in extra taxable income per year or a tax-exempt medical policy.The medical policy costs $300 per month.Your tax rate is 25%.Considering financial factors only,should you take the cash or the medical policy? Explain your decision.

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