Chapter 9 Review

True or False If you leave a job, give your employer at least a two-week notice. True

Multiple Choice A kind of combination of a resume and cover letter is called a(n) (a) letter of inquiry (b) personal data sheet (c) career portfolio (d) targeted application letter. D

True or False Making a tentative career decision is worse than making no decision at all. False

Multiple Choice Margarita is thinking about her future and is trying to decide if it is important for her to earn a lot of money. This question is helping her assess her (a) values (b) abilities (c) aptitude (d) skills A

True or False An informational interview is a two-way conversation in which the interviewer learns about you and you learn about the job and the company. False

Multiple Choice Activities that give you satisfaction are called (a) habits (b) interests (c) values (d) talents. B

True or False Private business schools provide specific job training, such as radio and television broadcasting. True

Multiple Choice A planned discussion with a worker who is willing to help you find out about the work that person does is a(n) (a) job interview (b) informational interview (c) job shadow (d) networking session. B

True or False A resume is a tool that provides information about you to a potential employer. True

Multiple Choice When deciding whether or not to accept a job offer, be sure to consider (a) the rate of pay (b) employee benefits, (c) potential for career advancement, (d) all of the above. D

Multiple Choice You would study business and economic trends in this part of the career planning process. (a) personal assessment (b) application process (c) career development and advancement (d) employment market analysis D

True or False Newspaper want ads are still a useful source of career information. True

Multiple Choice Which of the following is NOT good advice for someone preparing for a job interview? (a) be on time (b) dress properly (c) take several friends for moral support (d) prepare questions to ask during the interview. C

True or False Career fairs allow job-seekers to contact several prospective employers in a short time. True

Multiple Choice Employment agencies can help you find (a) full-time work (b) part- time work (c) summer work (d) all of the above. D

True or False An ability is the a natural, inborn aptitude to do certain things. False

True or False There is very little relationship between school assignments and work-related experiences. False

Multiple Choice An employer often obtains standard information about job applicants by having each applicant fill out a(n) (a) personal data sheet (b) career portfolio (c) application form (d) standardized test. C

True or False Most people have more career skills than they realize.

Multiple Choice Which of the following is usually NOT included on a resume? (a) references (b) education (c) personal information (d) employment history. A

Be able to match the following terms with their definition. internship networking career qualifications-based resume experience-based resume follow-up letter job shadowing occupation cover letter mobility

Fill In The Blank (There will be no word bank) Career planning should start with a self-assessment of your interests, values, and abilities. Career planning is the process of studying careers, assessing yourself in terms of careers, and making decisions about a future career. A(n) mentor is an experienced employee who serves as a counselor to a person with less experience. Locational unemployment occurs when jobs are available in one place but go unfilled because people qualified to fill those positions live elsewhere and are unwilling to relocate. A(n) career portfolio provides tangible evidence of your ability and skills and includes such items as sample reports, creative works, and letters of recommendation.