Career Planning Exam 1

Cumulative Exam Review 1 For Career Planning and Development A(n) ______ is a series of related jobs built on a foundation of interest, knowledge, training, and experience. a. occupation b. trade c. career d. skill set c. Career What change does NOT need to be made to the above cover letter excerpt before sending it to an employer? a. Remove background color b. Change text to a basic font c. Remove business letter format d. Change font color to black c. Remove business letter format Writing an effective résumé requires the author to select their wording very carefully. T or F T A short-term job or work project that can be paid or unpaid and can lead to a full-time, paying position is called a(n) _____. a. job shadow b. temp job c. internship d. cooperative program c. Internship The most productive way to find a job lead is to ____. a. find advertisements on the Internet b. network c. find advertisements in the newspaper d. read brochures from professional organizations b. Network Employment agencies, career fairs, and Internet ads can all be sources of _____. a. work permits b. school-to-work programs c. résumés d. job leads d. Job leads Job satisfaction can be lost for all of the following reasons EXCEPT: a. Lack of opportunities for promotion b. Bickering with co-workers c. Being recognized for a job well done c. Being recognized for a job well done 1/3 d. Having little or no say in decisions that affect you Conducting research about an occupation, company, or job can increase your employability. T or F T The first step in the decision-making process is to _____. a. define your wants and needs b. identify your choices c. make a decision d. gather information a. define your wants and needs The main purpose of a cover letter is to: a. Get hired for a position b. Be called in for an interview c. Let your friends know how your job search is going d. Obtain references from your network b. Be called in for an interview Keywords should never be repeated in a résumé. T or F F The military is a formal workplace in which workers _____. a. choose what they want to do each day b. have to follow a set schedule c. are more relaxed with their bosses d. are able to dress casually b. Have to follow a set schedule If you have to reject a job offer because it isn't what you wanted, what is the best step to take? a. Say no at the interview to save the employer time b. Do not call the interviewer back c. Call the interviewer back, thank them, and give them a reason c. for your answer Call the interviewer back, thank them, and give a reason for your answer d. Call the interviewer and let them know you would never work for them Being aware of your personality type is important, because some personality types fit a particular career better than others. T or F T The purpose of writing a résumé is to get a job. T or F F Applicants who test positive for illegal drug use can be screened out of a job immediately. T or F T When creating a résumé, other experiences should be included only if they are relevant to the job objective. T or F T T 2/3 An effectively distributed résumé will help you get an interview. T or F A war begins between two countries, causing a need for thousands of new workers to produce uniforms and weapons. What factor that affects the labor market is represented in this situation? a. Social change b. Population shift c. World event d. Internal government action c. World event Employers will be evaluating your attitude and communication skills during an interview. T or F T Buying a franchise might be a good decision for someone who _____. a. wants to create a new product or service b. doesn't want to work long hours c. doesn't have experience developing management systems d. likes to work alone without many rules and regulations c. Doesn't have experience developing management systems Making a good first impression on potential employers is essential to securing employment. T or F T A personal career profile form can be used to match what you know about yourself to what you know about different careers. T or F T According to the chart, which of the following career areas is NOT declining? Positive values on the graph indicate growth/expansion, and negative values indicate decline. a. Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishing b. Mining c. Manufacturing d. Information Services d. Information services Which of the following statements about job applications is false? a. Job applications are not widely used anymore. b. Job applications provide employers with information about an applicants background. c. Job applications are used to compare all applicants' qualifications. d. Job applications can be found on the Internet. a. Job applications are not widely used anymore. 3/3