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Deductive reasoning is the process of reaching logical conclusions by employing which of the following?
A. A best-guess strategy
B. Logical reasoning
C. Practical induction
D. Illogical reasoning
Logical reasoning
Use action verbs on your resume, because _________.
A. untruthful statements usually catch up with you
B. avoiding flowery language is important
C. you should be realistic about what employers might offer you
D. it makes accomplishment statements more positive
it makes accomplishment statements more positive
Which of the following is NOT an example of appropriate networking?
A. Decline to attend field trips sponsored by your school because they make you seem less professional
B. Join professional organizations
C. Investigate online communities and social media networks in which you can participate
D. Attend business functions or health seminars, even if they are not completely focused on your technical expertise
Decline to attend field trips sponsored by your school because they make you seem less professional
If you feel you are more than ready for the state board exam on test day, and tell all of your friends that your confidence comes from the fact that you are “test wise,” what, exactly, does it mean that you are “test wise”?
A. It means you crammed in a major study session just before leaving to take the test.
B. It means you know all of the answers to the test ahead of time.
C. It means you have enough confidence in yourself not to have needed to study at all.
D. It means you understand the strategies for successful test taking.
It means you understand the strategies for successful test taking.
If you don’t feel comfortable writing your own resume, _________.
A. apply for a different job
B. seek a professional resume writer
C. explain to your prospective employer you don’t feel comfortable writing a resume
D. present your resume orally
seek a professional resume writer
GOOD advice to give someone regarding their practical exam would be to _________.
A. make a list of equipment you are expected to bring to the examination
B. take the exact same approach as you did for your written exam
C. watch carefully to see what other test candidates are doing because they might provide useful hints
D. never bring the same model with you to the exam on which you practiced
make a list of equipment you are expected to bring to the examination
Which of the following should you focus on as you list former and current positions on your resume?
A. Duties
B. Achievements
C. Responsibilities
D. Salary history
Achievements
When you take the exam, you should AVOID _________.
A. skimming the entire test before beginning
B. making changes to answers without a good reason
C. answering the easiest questions first
D. asking questions of the examiner
making changes to answers without a good reason
On the morning of your exam, you should _________.
A. arrive to the test site early
B. try to get very physically amped up
C. review the material thoroughly and heavily
D. skip breakfast
arrive to the test site early
How long does the average potential employer spend scanning a resume before deciding whether or not to grant an interview?
A. 2 hours
B. 20 seconds
C. 2 minutes
D. 20 minutes
20 seconds
Start with _________, if you want to subtly increase the breadth and scope of your professional contacts.
A. networking
B. targeting
C. studying
D. deductive reasoning
networking
When you chose to enter the beauty and wellness industry, your primary goal was to find a good job after being licensed. Now you need to narrow that goal into reality by answering all BUT which of the following important questions?
A. What particular areas within the industry are the most interesting to you?
B. What do you really want out of a career in the beauty industry?
C. What fees must be paid and what courses must be taken to get you started?
D. Which clientele do you want to work with?
What fees must be paid and what courses must be taken to get you started?
All of the following are examples of soft skills, EXCEPT _________.
A. being punctual
B. having good study habits
C. having good interpersonal skills
D. having a positive attitude
having good study habits
A resume is BEST defined as _________.
1. a written summary of a person’s education and work experience
2. a thorough, comprehensive, oral description of your education and work experience
3. an oral summary of a person’s education and work experience
4. a thorough, comprehensive, written description of your education and work experience
a written summary of a person’s education and work experience
If you are _________, you will have a full understanding of the strategies for successfully taking tests.
1. test wise
2. psychologically fit
3. career ready
4. hardworking
test wise
If you are interested in working in a establishment in which full-service treatments such as full-body wraps and luxurious locker rooms are offered, and one in which the clientele expects and receives complete pampering, you should focus your search on _________.
1. high-end salons or day spas
2. basic value-priced operations
3. mid-priced full-service operations
4. booth rental establishments
high-end salons or day spas
Which of the following is the BEST advice to listen to when creating your resume?
1. Make it as long as possible.
2. Include information that is relevant to the desired position.
3. Make it complex in order to show sophistication.
4. Include your first work experiences from long ago.
Include information that is relevant to the desired position.
When preparing your professional resume, do NOT _________.
1. list your skills and accomplishments on it
2. include your name, address, and phone number on it
3. include your email address on it
4. make it longer than one page
make it longer than one page
If you are interested in working for an establishment with secure pay and benefits, and one that will allow you to transfer should you relocate to a different state, you should focus your search on _________.
1. large national chains
2. small independent establishments
3. booth rental establishments
4. independent chains
large national chains
Which of the following is NOT considered to be a “whole you” or holistic hint to keep in mind when preparing for a written exam?
1. Dress comfortably and professionally.
2. Avoid cramming the night before an exam.
3. Get plenty of rest the night before the exam.
4. Avoid reviewing your notes too early in the semester.
Avoid reviewing your notes too early in the semester.
If you want to enjoy similar success to that of top professionals in the beauty and wellness industry, you should NOT _________.
1. use your time wisely
2. draw on a reservoir of self-confidence to meet challenges
3. plan for the future
4. rely on others
rely on others
Your appearance and style are crucial to making a good first impression. Because of this, you should AVOID _________.
1. wearing fashionable and functional accessories top the interview
2. wearing strong but stylish cologne or perfume to the interview
3. wearing fashionable clothing to the interview
4. having well-groomed nails at the interview
wearing strong but stylish cologne or perfume to the interview
You should NOT expect to be asked _________ during an interview.
1. what your native language is
2. how you would handle a problem client
3. which skills you feel are your strongest
4. why you want to work there
what your native language is
Jobs for entry-level beauty and wellness professionals _________.
1. can see their numbers drastically affected upwards or downwards with changes in the economy
2. are more numerous than the numbers of people who want them
3. are mostly available to those who rely on others to get them
4. are less numerous than are the numbers of people who want them
are more numerous than the numbers of people who want them
The MOST important factor that will influence how well you perform during your state’s licensing exam is _________.
1. your note-taking skills
2. your mastery of course content
3. your physical and psychological state
4. your time management skills
your mastery of course content
When targeting potential employers, you should NOT _________.
1. locate a spa that serves the type of clients you wish to serve
2. begin your search immediately after graduation
3. check out websites and social networking sites for various spas
4. keep the spa’s culture in mind
begin your search immediately after graduation
Which of the following should you NOT do if and when your interviewer invites you to ask him or her questions?
1. Ask: “How long do employees typically work here?”
2. Ask: “What are you looking for in a stylist?”
3. Ask: “When will the position be filled?”
4. Say: "I don't have any questions for you at this time."
Say: "I don't have any questions for you at this time."
During an interview, you should _________.
1. not sit until you are asked to do so
2. try not to smile, if possible
3. criticize former employers when given the chance
4. sip politely from a hot cup of coffee that you bring along
not sit until you are asked to do so
AVOID _________ when you decide to make your initial contact with a spa.
1. asking if you can make an appointment to go in and observe in person
2. explaining that you are preparing to graduate from beauty school
3. sending text messages to the owners before making a phone call or an in-spa visit
4. using your best telephone manner when on the phone with spa owners
sending text messages to the owners before making a phone call or an in-spa visit
In order to land that professional position you’ve been hoping for within the beauty and wellness industry, you will be required to do all EXCEPT which of the following?
1. Secure the required credentials from your state’s licensing board by paying a fee.
2. Secure the required credentials from your state’s licensing board by filling out an application.
3. Pass your state’s licensing exam.
4. Connect with a spa manager or owner through a close friend or relative already in the industry.
Connect with a spa manager or owner through a close friend or relative already in the industry.
When preparing for your first interview, you should make sure that you have all of the following materials in place to bring along with you, EXCEPT _________.
1. names and phone numbers of previous employers
2. a driver’s license or number
3. a report card from most recent schooling
4. a social Security card or number
a report card from most recent schooling
In which of the following ways will it benefit you to study the beauty and wellness industry and have a thorough understanding of career planning?
1. It will automatically translate to high test scores.
2. It will guarantee you a job with high wages and good working conditions.
3. It will provide you with the confidence needed to secure a job that suits you.
4. It will allow you to bypass the state board exam and move straight into your career.
It will provide you with the confidence needed to secure a job that suits you.
You are planning to become a beauty pro, with the hopes of someday owning your own place. First, you must pass the requisite state board practical exam. In your preparations, it is BEST that you do which of the following?
1. Practice on one model, but NOT the one you plan to take to the exam.
2. Practice on the model you plan to take to the exam.
3. Avoid practicing on a live model altogether.
4. Practice on as many different models as possible.
Practice on the model you plan to take to the exam.
How long after submitting a resume to and requesting an interview with the owner or manager of a spa should you wait to make follow-up contact?
1. One year
2. One day
3. One month
4. One week
One week
Which of the following is NOT true of most of the top professionals in the beauty and wellness industry?
1. They achieved success through self-motivation.
2. They achieved success through energy.
3. They were born successful.
4. They achieved success through persistence.
They were born successful.
It is perfectly legal and okay if your interviewer asks you: _________
1. Are you a U.S. Citizen?
2. What is your native language?
3. Are you physically able to perform this job?
4. How old are you?
Are you physically able to perform this job?
The very next day after your interview, you should _________.
1. call to see if they’ve made a decision
2. request a second showing
3. send a text asking when you can start
4. follow-up with a thank-you note or email
follow-up with a thank-you note or email