Question 1

The education section of a résumé should include:

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A)  names of instructors.
B)  course numbers.
C)  individual course grades.
D)  schools attended.
E)  class activities.F) All of the above
G) None of the above

Question 2

Kyle Burroughs has purchased a suit and has interviewed with three companies through the career placement center at his university.He was surprised by some of the questions asked and does not feel he answered them well.He has developed some answers that he feels are better answers and better reflect his abilities and aptitudes.Which stage in the career planning and advancement process has Kyle completed?

Accepted Answer

A)  Assess and research personal goals,abilities,and career fields.
B)  Research the employment market and identify specific employment opportunities.
C)  Develop a résumé and cover letter to apply for available positions.
D)  Interview for available positions and assess interview performance.
E)  Evaluate financial and other factors of positions offered.F) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 3

A type of employee benefits program that allows workers to base their job benefits on a credit system and personal needs is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  cafeteria-style.
B)  mandatory.
C)  flexible.
D)  voluntary.
E)  bundled.F) All of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 4

In addition to price increases and consumer demand,what is another economic factor that can affect career opportunities?

Accepted Answer

A)  Demographic trends
B)  Interest rates
C)  Foreign competition
D)  Changing uses of technology
E)  Geographic trendsF) All of the above
G) B) and E)

Question 5

The main sources of networking include the following:

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A)  Community organizations
B)  Professional associations
C)  Business contacts
D)  All of these
E)  None of theseF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 6

Seventy percent of professionals locate employment positions presently available through networking and:

Accepted Answer

A)  the Occupational Outlook Handbook.
B)  personal contacts.
C)  an informational interview.
D)  the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
E)  business and economic news reports.F) A) and C)
G) B) and E)

Question 7

Acceptable references are those that can verify your abilities and competencies such as:

Accepted Answer

A)  teachers
B)  previous employers
C)  supervisors
D)  business colleagues
E)  All of theseF) A) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 8

A person's name,address,telephone number,and e-mail address should be included on a résumé in the personal data section.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Decreased global demand for goods and services is an example of a(n) ________ influence on the job market.

Accepted Answer

A)  economic
B)  social
C)  political
D)  technological
E)  industrialF) A) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 10

Brock Bentler has gone to monster.com as well as his local newspaper and has found five job possibilities that he feels fit his abilities and interests.Which stage in the career planning and advancement process has Brock completed?

Accepted Answer

A)  Assess and research personal goals,abilities,and career fields.
B)  Research the employment market and identify specific employment opportunities.
C)  Develop a résumé and cover letter to apply for available positions.
D)  Interview for available positions and assess interview performance.
E)  Evaluate financial and other factors of positions offered.F) None of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 11

What is the purpose of a cover letter?

Accepted Answer

A)  Obtain career planning information
B)  Request a reference for a job
C)  Develop résumé information
D)  Research a career area
E)  Express your interest to obtain an interview.F) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 12

The purpose of an informational interview is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  obtain employment.
B)  reduce the number of potential candidates.
C)  ask job candidates some general questions.
D)  practice interview skills.
E)  gather information about an organization or a career.F) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 13

A career objective is:

Accepted Answer

A)  best included in your cover letter.
B)  usually included in your résumé.
C)  is frequently the same as that of other candidates.
D)  is not of interest to most employers.
E)  usually not related to the job sought.F) A) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 14

________ is a benefit on which you pay no income taxes.

Accepted Answer

A)  Networking
B)  Vesting
C)  A tax-deferred benefit
D)  A tax-exempt benefit
E)  An opportunity costF) B) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 15

Discuss the main career information sources available for use when doing career planning.

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Question 16

Which of the following is an example of an industry trend?

Accepted Answer

A)  Increased employment opportunities in service industries
B)  People living longer
C)  Higher interest rates
D)  Price increases
E)  Continued growth in the number of working parentsF) B) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 17

The finalists for a job position are invited for a(n) ________ interview.

Accepted Answer

A)  informational
B)  confirmation
C)  selection
D)  screening
E)  personal contactF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 18

An interest inventory measures the natural abilities that people possess.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Kent Fuller is in the 28 percent tax bracket.A nontaxable employee benefit with a value of $500 would have a tax-equivalent value of approximately:

Accepted Answer

A)  $694.
B)  $528.
C)  $500.
D)  $360.
E)  $140.F) None of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 20

A person who has worked in many fields and has a variety of skills in categories such as communications,research,and supervision would probably be best served with the use of a ________ résumé.

Accepted Answer

A)  targeted
B)  functional
C)  chronological
D)  goal-oriented
E)  career changeF) None of the above
G) B) and D)

Exam 2: Financial Aspects of Career Planning

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The main sources of networking include the following:

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A person who has worked in many fields and has a variety of skills in categories such as communications,research,and supervision would probably be best served with the use of a ________ résumé.

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A type of employee benefits program that allows workers to base their job benefits on a credit system and personal needs is called:

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________ is a benefit on which you pay no income taxes.

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A career objective is:

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What is the purpose of a cover letter?

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Seventy percent of professionals locate employment positions presently available through networking and:

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Decreased global demand for goods and services is an example of a(n) ________ influence on the job market.

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An interest inventory measures the natural abilities that people possess.

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The finalists for a job position are invited for a(n) ________ interview.

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The education section of a résumé should include:

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Kent Fuller is in the 28 percent tax bracket.A nontaxable employee benefit with a value of $500 would have a tax-equivalent value of approximately:

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Acceptable references are those that can verify your abilities and competencies such as:

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The purpose of an informational interview is to:

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Brock Bentler has gone to monster.com as well as his local newspaper and has found five job possibilities that he feels fit his abilities and interests.Which stage in the career planning and advancement process has Brock completed?

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Which of the following is an example of an industry trend?

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