1. Chapter 9 Review

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

3. 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

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

5. 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

6. 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

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

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

9. 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

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

11. 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

12. 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

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

14. 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

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

16. 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

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

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

19. 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

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

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

22. 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

23. 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.