Question 1

The purpose of a selection interview is to:

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A)  select the best applicants for further interviewing.
B)  obtain training information on a career area.
C)  question candidates for a job in detail.
D)  explore possible job opportunities in a career area.
E)  locate potential candidates for a position. C

Question 2

Joseph is eligible for a nontaxable life insurance benefit with an annual premium of $400 paid entirely by his employer.Assuming Joseph is in a 25% bracket,how much would he have to earn to pay for this benefit with after-tax dollars?

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A)  $425.00
B)  $533.33
C)  $433.33
D)  $500.00
E)  $400.00

Question 3

Which of the following would be a competency commonly associated with successful people?

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A)  an ability to work well with others in a variety of settings
B)  a desire to do tasks better than they have to be done
C)  an ability to solve problems creatively in team settings
D)  well developed written and oral communication skills
E)  all of the above are competencies commonly associated with successful peoplE.

Question 4

The term networking refers to:

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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. B

Question 5

For an entry-level position,a person's résumé is likely to be:

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

Question 6

A ____________ résumé presents a person's education,work experience,and other information in a reverse time-sequence.

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A)  goal-oriented
B)  functional
C)  chronological
D)  targeted
E)  data base

Question 7

Which of the following trends is most likely to increase domestic career opportunities in manufacturing organizations?

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A)  higher interest rates
B)  reduced consumer spending
C)  higher consumer prices
D)  increased imports
E)  increased exports

Question 8

A functional résumé is best for a person who:

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A)  has diverse skills.
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.

Question 9

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.

Accepted Answer

The answer of You are given the choice of $4,000...

Question 10

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

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A)  $2.8 million
B)  $1.8 million
C)  $3.8 million
D)  $2.5 million
E)  $4.3 million D

Question 11

Which of the following is the process of making and using contacts in the business world for obtaining and updating career information and job possibilities?

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A)  networking
B)  an internship
C)  a career fair
D)  a cover letter
E)  financial planning

Question 12

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

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

Question 13

Efficient work habits are an example of:

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A)  on-the-job training.
B)  continuing education.
C)  an employee's initiative.
D)  cooperative education.
E)  seniority.

Question 14

Lori Burroughs wants to gain some needed experience so when she is ready to start a career she has something to offer a company.She has talked to the career placement center at her university.They tell her she can get a job with a local company for the summer and earn college credit while working.Which of the following employment strategies is she pursuing?

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A)  part-time employment
B)  volunteer work
C)  internship
D)  campus project
E)  cooperative education program

Question 15

Jason Liang has gotten three job offers.He is now looking at the benefits packages of all three to see what he likes and doesn't like.Which step in the career planning process is Jason completing?

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A)  assess and research personal goals and abilities.
B)  evaluate the employment market to identify specific employment opportunities.
C)  develop a resume and cover letter to apply for specific positions.
D)  interview for specific positions and assess the interview performance.
E)  evaluate financial and other factors of positions offered.

Question 16

Creative résumés or those with a gimmick are most appropriate for careers in:

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A)  accounting.
B)  finance.
C)  advertising.
D)  information technology.
E)  human resources.

Question 17

In the career planning process,after identifying specific job opportunities,a person should:

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A)  assess interests,abilities,and goals.
B)  develop a résumé and cover letter.
C)  evaluate job offers.
D)  plan for career growth.
E)  evaluate the job market.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A)  career
B)  job
C)  internship
D)  apprenticeship
E)  cooperative

Question 20

Which of the following is an opportunity to contact several firms in a short time span? It is often held at local universities or convention centers.

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A)  networking
B)  an internship
C)  a career fair
D)  a cover letter
E)  an informational interview

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Joseph is eligible for a nontaxable life insurance benefit with an annual premium of $400 paid entirely by his employer.Assuming Joseph is in a 25% bracket,how much would he have to earn to pay for this benefit with after-tax dollars?

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Which of the following would be a competency commonly associated with successful people?

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For an entry-level position,a person's résumé is likely to be:

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A ____________ résumé presents a person's education,work experience,and other information in a reverse time-sequence.

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Which of the following trends is most likely to increase domestic career opportunities in manufacturing organizations?

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A functional résumé is best for a person who:

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

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Which of the following is the process of making and using contacts in the business world for obtaining and updating career information and job possibilities?

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

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Jason Liang has gotten three job offers.He is now looking at the benefits packages of all three to see what he likes and doesn't like.Which step in the career planning process is Jason completing?

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

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

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Which of the following is an opportunity to contact several firms in a short time span? It is often held at local universities or convention centers.

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Joseph is eligible for a nontaxable life insurance benefit with an annual premium of $400 paid entirely by his employer.Assuming Joseph is in a 25% bracket,how much would he have to earn to pay for this benefit with after-tax dollars?

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A functional résumé is best for a person who:

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Jason Liang has gotten three job offers.He is now looking at the benefits packages of all three to see what he likes and doesn't like.Which step in the career planning process is Jason completing?

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

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