Question 1

Why do employers value employees who have thinking skills?

Accepted Answer

Employees with thinking skills can solve problems and learn new tasks. They can think about issues, make effective decisions, and learn new tasks quickly without retraining. Employees with good thinking skills can also use information and resources, understand complex relationships and systems, and prioritize and manage multiple tasks.

Question 2

A strong work ethic is a common characteristic shared by the most successful employees in every workplace.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Business etiquette is:

Accepted Answer

A)  a way of thinking, feeling, and behaving at work. 
B)  the expected professional behavior in the workplace,  based on courtesy, manners, and customs. 
A)  a way of thinking, feeling, and behaving at work. 
B)  the expected professional behavior in the workplace,  based on courtesy, manners, and customs. B

Question 4

The growth potential of an industry should not influence your decision about whether or not to pursue a career in that industry.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Home health care aids, athletic trainers, veterinarian technicians, and medical assistants are examples of which type of occupations?

Accepted Answer

A)  Service-producing occupations 
B)  Goods-producing occupations 
A)  Service-producing occupations 
B)  Goods-producing occupations

Question 6

Proper conduct at work means following the rules, such as

Accepted Answer

A)  following safety and health rules. 
B)  maintaining a clean and orderly work area. 
C)  being punctual and reliable. 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above 
A)  following safety and health rules. 
B)  maintaining a clean and orderly work area. 
C)  being punctual and reliable. 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above

Question 7

To be successful in a place of business, an employee must have:

Accepted Answer

A)  specific skills the organization needs. 
B)  good work values. 
C)  personal qualities that enable the employee to get along with others. 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above 
A)  specific skills the organization needs. 
B)  good work values. 
C)  personal qualities that enable the employee to get along with others. 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above

Question 8

In terms of ethics and integrity, what can employees expect of their employer?

Accepted Answer

Among other things, Provide a safe, heal

Question 9

People who are honest, fair, law-abiding, and trustworthy are said to have

Accepted Answer

A)  a strong work ethic. 
B)  interpersonal skills. 
C)  integrity. 
A)  a strong work ethic. 
B)  interpersonal skills. 
C)  integrity.

Question 10

Employers usually specify the education, training, and experience they are looking for applicants to possess.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The ability to work in teams is a work value employers look for in job applicants.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Most of the job growth through 2018 is predicted in occupations related to

Accepted Answer

A)  financial services. 
B)  retail and construction. 
C)  homeland security and information technology. 
D)  healthcare. 
E)  none of the above 
A)  financial services. 
B)  retail and construction. 
C)  homeland security and information technology. 
D)  healthcare. 
E)  none of the above

Question 13

A job applicant who has a well-written resume and cover letter demonstrates

Accepted Answer

A)  productivity. 
B)  a strong work ethic. 
C)  academic skills. 
D)  written communication skills. 
A)  productivity. 
B)  a strong work ethic. 
C)  academic skills. 
D)  written communication skills.

Question 14

An organization's code of ethics is

Accepted Answer

A)  written guidelines for employees to follow based on specific ethical standards and values. 
B)  a verbal oath required of employees to demonstrate their commitment to the employer's ethical standards and values. 
A)  written guidelines for employees to follow based on specific ethical standards and values. 
B)  a verbal oath required of employees to demonstrate their commitment to the employer's ethical standards and values.

Question 15

The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts a continued decline in jobs in goods-producing industries such as

Accepted Answer

A)  construction. 
B)  agriculture. 
C)  mining and oil and gas extraction. 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above 
A)  construction. 
B)  agriculture. 
C)  mining and oil and gas extraction. 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above

Question 16

Solving problems and learning new tasks are examples of

Accepted Answer

A)  academic skills. 
B)  thinking skills. 
C)  technical skills. 
D)  teamwork skills. 
A)  academic skills. 
B)  thinking skills. 
C)  technical skills. 
D)  teamwork skills.

Question 17

Employees who possess an inner drive to do their work well have

Accepted Answer

A)  career competencies. 
B)  good business etiquette. 
C)  a strong work ethic. 
A)  career competencies. 
B)  good business etiquette. 
C)  a strong work ethic.

Question 18

Because technology is essential to many jobs, employers must provide formal training classes to help employees learn new technology quickly.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Employers expect to teach students who are new to the workplace how to apply their academic skills at work.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Employers expect employees to possess basic academic skills.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Why do employers value employees who have thinking skills?

A strong work ethic is a common characteristic shared by the most successful employees in every workplace.

Business etiquette is:

The growth potential of an industry should not influence your decision about whether or not to pursue a career in that industry.

Home health care aids, athletic trainers, veterinarian technicians, and medical assistants are examples of which type of occupations?

Proper conduct at work means following the rules, such as

To be successful in a place of business, an employee must have:

In terms of ethics and integrity, what can employees expect of their employer?

People who are honest, fair, law-abiding, and trustworthy are said to have

Employers usually specify the education, training, and experience they are looking for applicants to possess.

The ability to work in teams is a work value employers look for in job applicants.

Most of the job growth through 2018 is predicted in occupations related to

A job applicant who has a well-written resume and cover letter demonstrates

An organization's code of ethics is

The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts a continued decline in jobs in goods-producing industries such as

Solving problems and learning new tasks are examples of

Employees who possess an inner drive to do their work well have

Because technology is essential to many jobs, employers must provide formal training classes to help employees learn new technology quickly.

Employers expect to teach students who are new to the workplace how to apply their academic skills at work.

Employers expect employees to possess basic academic skills.

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Research Careers and Find Job Leads

Resumes

Job Applications and Cover Letters

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Following up and Negotiating Offers

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Exam 2: Know What Employers Expect

Why do employers value employees who have thinking skills?

A strong work ethic is a common characteristic shared by the most successful employees in every workplace.

Business etiquette is:

The growth potential of an industry should not influence your decision about whether or not to pursue a career in that industry.

Home health care aids, athletic trainers, veterinarian technicians, and medical assistants are examples of which type of occupations?

Proper conduct at work means following the rules, such as

To be successful in a place of business, an employee must have:

In terms of ethics and integrity, what can employees expect of their employer?

People who are honest, fair, law-abiding, and trustworthy are said to have

Employers usually specify the education, training, and experience they are looking for applicants to possess.

The ability to work in teams is a work value employers look for in job applicants.

Most of the job growth through 2018 is predicted in occupations related to

A job applicant who has a well-written resume and cover letter demonstrates

An organization's code of ethics is

The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts a continued decline in jobs in goods-producing industries such as

Solving problems and learning new tasks are examples of

Employees who possess an inner drive to do their work well have

Because technology is essential to many jobs, employers must provide formal training classes to help employees learn new technology quickly.

Employers expect to teach students who are new to the workplace how to apply their academic skills at work.

Employers expect employees to possess basic academic skills.

The Job Search Process

Know Yourself to Market Yourself

Your Winning Network

Research Careers and Find Job Leads

Resumes

Job Applications and Cover Letters

Interview Essentials

Ask For--And Get--The Interview

Interview Styles and Questions

Interview Like a Pro

Following up and Negotiating Offers

Handling Rejection

Take Charge of Your Career

Filters