What is an aptitude?
A a work ethic
B the way you greet people
C a skill you have developed
D the potential for learning a certain skill
D the potential for learning a certain skill
100
An example of a job that involves working mainly with data is a(n)
A actor
B lawyer
C locksmith
D accountant
D accountant
100
Networking, employment agencies, and classified ads can all be sources of
A resumes
B job leads
C work permits
D school-to-career programs
B job leads
100
Doing what needs to be done without being told is
A loyalty
B initiative
C responsibility
D cooperativeness
B initiative
100
Health insurance provided by your employer, would be an example of a(n)
A value
B salary
C benefit
D aptitude
C benefit
200
The first step in the decision-making process is
A gather information
B identify your options
C examine your resources
D define your needs or wants
D define your needs or wants
200
An example of a job from the Arts, Media, and Communication cluster is a(n)
A plumber
B recruiter
C photographer
D child-care worker
C photographer
200
Communicating with people you know is one of the most effective ways to find job leads and is called
A referrals
B networking
C contact lists
D internet sites
B networking
200
When you present your ideas and thoughts in a positive, confident way you show
A attitude
B arrogance
C assertiveness
D cooperativeness
C assertiveness
200
Employers trust references from an applicant’s
A friends.
B relatives.
C neighbors.
D former employers.
D former employers.
300
Someone who chooses to be a truck driver, auto technician, or a pilot probably prefers to work with
A data
B people
C things
D values
C things
300
An example of an informal method for researching a career is
A interviews
B job services
C part-time work
D everyday conversations
D everyday conversations
300
An informal meeting with a person who works in a career that interests you is known as a(n)
A internship
B job interview
C exploratory interview
D career profile interview
C exploratory interview
300
A worker who likes to gossip usually does so in order to
A feel important.
B solve problems.
C be friendly and outgoing.
D be considered for a raise.
A feel important.
300
Good speaking habits, such as making eye contact, help you deliver your message. Another way to ensure that your message is understood is to
A speak quickly.
B enunciate clearly.
C use many different gestures.
D cross your arms over your chest.
B enunciate clearly.
400
Dawn, who wants to become a hairdresser, needs specific licenses and training. Obtaining these licenses and training is her
A long-term goal
B short-term goal
C continuing education
D person career profile form
C continuing education
400
Knowing whether the demand for workers in a chosen career is growing or declining is the
A certification
B career outlook
C job placement
D global opportunity
B career outlook
400
The type of resume that works best for someone with limited work experience is a(n)
A skills resume.
B electronic resume.
C educational resume.
D chronological resume.
C educational resume.
400
A worker should set priorities and practice effective self-management in order to
A cope with stress.
B get others to like you.
C avoid having to work overtime.
D address your negative behavior.
A cope with stress.
400
Employment is more secure for employees with skills that are
A transferable.
B job specific.
C technology based.
D not yet developed.
C technology based.
500
In order to complete medium-term goals, it usually takes one to five
A days
B years
C months
D minutes
B years
500
A career which requires at least a Bachelor’s Degree would be a(n)
A sales agent
B production assembler
C manufacturing engineer
D customer service representative
C manufacturing engineer
500
When you send your resume, you should always send a(n)
A picture.
B cover letter.
C job application.
D your social security number.
B cover letter.
500
If you are speaking to your boss instead of a classmate, it would be important to
A not smile.
B be entertaining.
C not use formal words.
D choose your words wisely.
D choose your words wisely.
500
Steve’s business, Classical Tunes, gives music lessons to elementary students. It is in the
A electronic industry.
B technology industry.
C goods-producing industry.
D service-producing industry.