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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?


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

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

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


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

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

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A person's resume should generally be limited to :


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

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

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


A) Bureau of Labor Statistics
B) Chamber of Commerce
C) Rotary Club
D) American Marketing Association
E) U.S.Department of Labor

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

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

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_________ is a benefit on which you pay no taxes.


A) Networking
B) Vesting
C) A tax-deferred benefit
D) A tax-exempt benefit
E) An opportunity cost

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

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The term networking refers to:


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

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

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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?


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

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

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It is legal for an interviewer to ask you:


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

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

A) True
B) False

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


A) screening
B) informational
C) selection
D) contact
E) follow-up

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

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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 and advancement process has Billy completed?


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

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


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) A) and E)

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The following information is generally not included on a resume:


A) Education
B) References
C) Hobbies
D) Organizational experience
E) Honors

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

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


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

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

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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?


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

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The Occupational Outlook Handbook would be most useful for determining:


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

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A functional resume is best for a person who:


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

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


A) Airlines
B) Information technology
C) Oil refineries
D) Auto manufacturers
E) None of these

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

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