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| Which of the following would be an inappropriate statement for an applicant to make in a job interview? | I plan to start a family in the near future, and would like a position with flexibility in scheduling |
| A brief summary of personal information, education, skills, work experience, activities, and interests which might accompany a letter of application to a potential employer is a: | Resume |
| After a successful interview, a job applicant has not heard whether or not he or she got the job. How long should the applicant wait to call the interviewer to reaffirm interest in the job? | Five or six days |
| According to author and interview expert, H. Anthony Medley, the candidate who will be most likely to have a successful interview is the one who: | Has a positive attitude |
| In listing work experience, a job applicant should list his or her jobs: | In reverse chronological order |
| What is the part of the job application process that will be most influential in determining whether or not an applicant gets a job? | Interview |
| When preparing for a job interview, if in doubt about what to wear, what is the best way to dress? | Conservatively |
| Which of the following should NOT be used as a reference? | Immediate family member |
| Which of the following should NOT be included in a resume? | Age |
| Generally, when listing your work experience on a resume or application, you should: | Use reverse chronological order |
| Which of the following is appropriate body language in a job interview? | Sitting straight |
| A good source of job leads that will also teach you about the local job morket is: | Newspaper ads |
| When completing a job application, if there is a question on job preference, it is best to: | List a specific job title |
| When working, all employees should: | Abide by the dress policies of the employer |
| In preparing job application forms one should: | Print in black or blue ink |
| Lifestyle refers to: | The way you live |
| Sam enjoys participating in his DECA chapter's candy sales because it gives him a chance to meet new people and he finds it easy to convince them to purchase candy. Based on this interest and aptitude, which of the following careers might Sam wish to pursue? | Manufacturer's sales representative |
| Darryl told his high school counselor that he plans to obtain a 4-year degree in Business administration and a masters in Business Administration in preparation for a career in the field of marketing research. Darryl's goals would be considered: | Medium-range goals |
| It is May 1. Mariah has decided to get a part-time summer job in a veterinarian's office to learn more about veterinary medicine. Mariah's decision is an example of a: | Short-range goal |
| To learn detailed information about the usual hours of work, working conditions, and educational requirements of jobs in a particular field, consult the: | Occupational Outlook Handbook |
| When deciding on a realistic career goal, one needs to determine if he/she has a knack or potential for learning a certain skill. This is known as a(n): | Aptitude |
| Ellis is a high school junior. He has decided he wants to bring his grades up to As and Bs before the end of the school year. Ellis' goal would be classified as a: | Short-range goal |
| Your relationships with family and friends, where you live, your career and personal choices, and your spiritual choices are elements of your: | Values |
| To research a particular career's focus on relationships with people, things, or data, one should refer to the: | Dictionary of Occupational Titles |
| Dale is trying to decide what career to pursue. The first step Dale should take in the career search is to: | Conduct a self-assessment |
| The total mix of emotional and behavioral characteristics that makes each person unique is known as: | Personality traits |
| You can try out some of the work activities of your career and decide how much you like doing them through: | On-the-job experiences |
| A knack, or potential, for learning a certain skill is called a(n): | Aptitude |
| Honesty, dependability, diligence and team spirit are examples of important: | Work values |
| The vision of how you see yourself living in the future is reflected in your: | Lifestyle goals |
| Goals that are set for a day, a week, or a month are called: | Short-range |
| Things that are important to you and that guide your daily decisions are called your: | Values |
| Mitchell is a young, newly hired professional. Where he works, how he gets to and from work, and how he relates to his co-workers and to his family are all elements of Mitchell's: | Lifestyle |
