Succeeding in the Interview — Cumulative exam Answers

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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
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Conducting research about an occupation, company, or job can increase your employability.

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T
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F
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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
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An effectively distributed résumé will help you get an interview. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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T
B
F
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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
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When creating a résumé, other experiences should be included only if they are relevant to the job objective. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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T
B
F
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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
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Employers will be evaluating your attitude and communication skills during an interview.

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T
B
F
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Justine was interested in learning how to play the piano. She has successfully passed every level of music book and is planning her own concert. What stage of ability development is Justine at?

A
Novice
B
Apprentice
C
Master
D
Mentor
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Applicants who test positive for illegal drug use can be screened out of a job immediately.

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T
B
F
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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.

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Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishing
B
Mining
C
Manufacturing
D
Information Services
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Writing an effective résumé requires the author to select their wording very carefully.

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T
B
F
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Being aware of your personality type is important, because some personality types fit a particular career better than others.

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T
B
F
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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
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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.
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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
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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 a reason for your answer
D
Call the interviewer and let them know you would never work for them
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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
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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
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Making a good first impression on potential employers is essential to securing employment.

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T
B
F

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