T/F
It is best to postpone career planning until after you have begun full-time work.
False
Making initial career decisions while in school has many advantages; in school you have a lot of information readily on hand.
A community college is sometimes referred to as a(n)
a.public university.
b.private business school.
c.junior college.
d.four-year college.
c
Two-year schools are often called community colleges, junior colleges, or technical schools.
Which of the following is the FIRST step in the career planning process?
a. application process
b. personal assessment
c. employment market analysis
d. career development
b
Career planning is the process of studying careers and assessing yourself for potential careers. It begins with a personal assessment.
Which of the following best describes locational unemployment?
a. StarBest Corporation has laid off workers in its factories in Richmond, Kentucky; Plano, Texas; and Tempe, Arizona. Other StarBest factories around the nation have not experienced layoffs.
b. The overall unemployment rate in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is higher than in most Michigan cities.
c. Many computer programming jobs in Fargo, North Dakota, go unfilled because few qualified programmers live in or want to move to Fargo.
d. Fewer jobs in the tire manufacturing business are available in Akron, Ohio, because tire factories have relocated to other cities.
c
Locational unemployment occurs when jobs are available in one place but go unfilled because those who are qualified to fill those jobs live elsewhere and are not willing to relocate.
When you leave a job, your employer may wish to conduct a(n) ____________________ interview, in which you will be asked questions about your work and your reasons for leaving.
exit
There is no point in reading newspaper help-wanted ads unless you already have a clear career goal in mind.
False
Ads for available employment positions provide insight into possible career opportunities. These ads also indicate the training and skills needed in the current job market.
The process of talking to other people about their jobs is called
a.shadowing.
b.mentoring.
c.pestering.
d.networking.
d
Networking is the process of talking to other people about their jobs.
In which stage of the career-planning process would you begin to develop strong work relationships and practice career success behaviors?
a. employment market analysis
b. career development and advancement
c. interview process
d. personal assessment
b
The career development and advancement step of a person’s career-planning process is when they practice career success behaviors and develop strong work relationships.
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Name four main ways you can obtain further career-oriented abilities.
Four main ways you can obtain further career-oriented abilities are (1) work-study programs, (2) part-time employment, (3) volunteer activities, and (4) school activities.
Which of the following would NOT be placed in the Personal Information section of a résumé?
a. name
b. telephone number
c. schools attended
d. email address
c
Schools attended goes in the Education section of a résumé.
Over the coming years, service industries are expected to have the greatest career potential in the United States.
True
Many of the career areas with the greatest growth potential are in service industries.
An event often held at schools or community centers that allow you a chance to contact several prospective employers in a short time is called a(n)
a. audition.
b. career fair.
c. cattle call.
d. employment agency.
b
Career (or job) fairs allow you to contact several prospective employers and are typically held at schools or community centers.
A natural, inborn aptitude to do certain things is called a(n)
a. interest.
b. value.
c. goal.
d. talent.
d
A talent is a natural, inborn aptitude to do a certain thing.
Which of the following occupations falls under the category of the social services career area?
a. child-care worker
b. resort administrator
c. investment consultant
d. corporate trainer
a
Social services careers include elder care supervisors, family counselors, social service agency administrators, and child-care workers.
After you have completed an interview for a job, you should send a(n) ____________________ letter to express your appreciation for the opportunity to interview.
follow-up
References should always be included at the end of a résumé.
False
References usually are not included on the résumé but should be available when requested.
If you visit a business to ask about potential job openings,
a. the best time to call is right before noon.
b. it doesn’t really matter what time you arrive as long as you are professionally attired.
c. you will be able to observe the types of activities performed by the employees.
d. none of the above; you should always contact a business by mail or phone to inquire about job openings.
c
During a visit to a business you will be able to observe the types of activities performed by employees.
Generally, you should try to limit your résumé to
a. one page.
b. two pages.
c. three pages.
d. four pages.
B
What is the difference between an occupation and a career?
An occupation is a task or series of tasks that is performed to provide a good or service. A career is a goal for work that is fulfilled through an occupation or series of occupations.
Career experts estimate that more than ____________________ of jobs are NOT advertised to the public.
a. 10 percent
b. 25 percent
c. 40 percent
d. 70 percent
d
Career experts indicate that 70 percent of available jobs are not advertised to the public.
10. The best way to tell an employer you are leaving your job is to write a short, polite letter of resignation.
True
When leaving a job give at least a two-week notice. Write a short, polite letter of resignation that includes the date of the last day you will be working.
A kind of combined résumé and cover letter that provides a quick summary of your ability to meet the needs of an organization is called a(n) ____________________ application letter
targeted
____________________ is the willingness and ability of a person to move where jobs are located.
mobility
A career ____________________ provides tangible evidence of your ability and skills; it might include samples of work you have done on previous jobs
portfolio
Your ____________________ are the things that are most important to you
values