Question 1

Tara Hudson wants to gain some needed experience so when she is ready to start a career she has something to offer a company.She has decided to participate in a community organization that presents programs to local school children.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) D) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 2

Employment in housing-related industries increases and decreases based on changes in interest rates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Suzanne is beginning to think she needs to find a new job.She is happy with her present salary and job duties,and has a large corner office with a wonderful view of the city.In spite of this,she dreads going to work each day.Discuss four reasons that may indicate she may need to change careers.

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Question 5

A chronological résumé presents your education and experience based on:

Accepted Answer

A)  the number of years of experience.
B)  the number of years of education.
C)  areas or ability.
D)  career goal.
E)  a reverse time sequence.F) A) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 6

Besides personal factors,what other factors influence employment opportunities?

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The job market is influenced by economic...

Question 7

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 résumés and job related information.F) A) and E)
G) D) and E)

Question 8

If you are planning on starting a business,what 3 actions should you consider?

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary.First,become familiar ...

Question 9

Career choices require periodic evaluation of trade-offs related to:

Accepted Answer

A)  Personal factors
B)  Social factors
C)  Economic factors
D)  All of these
E)  None of theseF) A) and C)
G) B) and D)

Question 10

A(n) ________ is an employment position that is obtained mainly to earn money.

Accepted Answer

A)  career
B)  job
C)  internship
D)  apprenticeship
E)  cooperativeF) A) and B)
G) D) and E)

Question 11

A person's résumé should generally be limited to:

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

Question 12

Which one of the following would likely lead to the most earnings over an individual's working career?

Accepted Answer

A)  Two year vocational degree
B)  Bachelor's degree
C)  Master's degree
D)  Professional or doctoral degree
E)  Associate's degreeF) B) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 13

Thomas Hudson 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) A) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 14

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 15

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

Question 16

When searching for employment,candidates can expect to interact with hiring managers through social networks using:

Accepted Answer

A)  a LinkedIn profile.
B)  Twitter.
C)  QR (quick response) codes.
D)  Pinterest.
E)  Any of theseF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 17

A cafeteria-style employee benefits program allows workers to select the benefits they prefer based on their personal needs.

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) None of the above
G) B) and D)

Question 19

A medical-spending account (Archer MSA)allows health care costs to be paid with pretax dollars.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The following information is generally not included on a résumé:

Accepted Answer

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

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Besides personal factors,what other factors influence employment opportunities?

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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?

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A cafeteria-style employee benefits program allows workers to select the benefits they prefer based on their personal needs.

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A(n) ________ is an employment position that is obtained mainly to earn money.

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A medical-spending account (Archer MSA)allows health care costs to be paid with pretax dollars.

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The term networking refers to:

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A chronological résumé presents your education and experience based on:

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A person's résumé should generally be limited to:

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The following information is generally not included on a résumé:

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Suzanne is beginning to think she needs to find a new job.She is happy with her present salary and job duties,and has a large corner office with a wonderful view of the city.In spite of this,she dreads going to work each day.Discuss four reasons that may indicate she may need to change careers.

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Employment in housing-related industries increases and decreases based on changes in interest rates.

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

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Which one of the following would likely lead to the most earnings over an individual's working career?

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When searching for employment,candidates can expect to interact with hiring managers through social networks using:

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Career choices require periodic evaluation of trade-offs related to:

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A cafeteria-style employee benefits program allows workers to select the benefits they prefer based on their personal needs.

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A medical-spending account (Archer MSA)allows health care costs to be paid with pretax dollars.

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Employment in housing-related industries increases and decreases based on changes in interest rates.

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

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Which one of the following would likely lead to the most earnings over an individual's working career?

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When searching for employment,candidates can expect to interact with hiring managers through social networks using:

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