Question 1

A job that you can easily get because you are over-qualified or have a contact in the organization is called a

Accepted Answer

A)  career target. 
B)  stretch job target. 
C)  contingency job target. 
A)  career target. 
B)  stretch job target. 
C)  contingency job target. C

Question 2

Which of the following is a transferable competency?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mix a dental adhesive 
B)  Meet deadlines under pressure 
C)  Drive a taxi in New York City 
D)  none of the above 
A)  Mix a dental adhesive 
B)  Meet deadlines under pressure 
C)  Drive a taxi in New York City 
D)  none of the above B

Question 3

Skills and abilities that can be applied in more than one work environment are called job-specific skills.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Maia has an associate's degree in graphic design. Her job at the copy shop is probably a

Accepted Answer

A)  Career target. 
B)  Stretch job target. 
C)  Contingency target. 
A)  Career target. 
B)  Stretch job target. 
C)  Contingency target.

Question 5

A ______________________________ is a solid description of your abilities and how they relate to your job target.

Accepted Answer

A)  Job Qualifications Profile 
B)  Experience and Skills Inventory 
C)  Education, Training, and Activities Inventory 
A)  Job Qualifications Profile 
B)  Experience and Skills Inventory 
C)  Education, Training, and Activities Inventory

Question 6

In most occupations, technical expertise and job-specific skills are the key factors for job security.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Explain why it is important to conduct self-assessment of skills, competencies, values, and so on. List at least two resources that can help you with your assessment.

Accepted Answer

This information helps in making good ch

Question 8

Transferable competencies are especially important to job-seekers with limited work experience.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A job that suits your current qualifications and interests and that you have a realistic chance of being hired for is called a

Accepted Answer

A)  career target. 
B)  stretch job target. 
C)  contingency target. 
A)  career target. 
B)  stretch job target. 
C)  contingency target.

Question 10

To increase your career flexibility, you should prepare to qualify for _________ closely related career goals that require similar skills and training.

Accepted Answer

A)  two 
B)  six 
C)  nine 
A)  two 
B)  six 
C)  nine

Question 11

_______________ are deeply held beliefs about the importance of certain personal qualities and traits.

Accepted Answer

A)  Manners 
B)  Ethics 
C)  Goals 
D)  Values 
A)  Manners 
B)  Ethics 
C)  Goals 
D)  Values

Question 12

Fundamental skills, abilities, and attitudes you can transfer from one job or career to another are called transferable competencies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Maia and her brother Sid work different shifts in a copy shop in Georgetown, Kentucky. Maia needs a reference for a second job she is considering. Who should she ask?

Accepted Answer

A)  Her shift manager 
B)  The district manager who is based in Lexington, Kentucky 
C)  Sid 
A)  Her shift manager 
B)  The district manager who is based in Lexington, Kentucky 
C)  Sid

Question 14

A hard-to-get "dream job" that you would like to have in the near future is called a

Accepted Answer

A)  career target. 
B)  stretch job target. 
C)  contingency target. 
A)  career target. 
B)  stretch job target. 
C)  contingency target.

Question 15

Be prepared to give an interviewer a copy of your Job Qualifications Profile.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Your personal career inventory has basic information about

Accepted Answer

A)  your education and professional training. 
B)  your work experience, skills, and accomplishments. 
C)  people who can vouch for your work and recommend you. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  your education and professional training. 
B)  your work experience, skills, and accomplishments. 
C)  people who can vouch for your work and recommend you. 
D)  all of the above

Question 17

The Internet is generally considered an unreliable source for job information and career assessment tools.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following is a job-specific skill?

Accepted Answer

A)  Operate an industrial oven 
B)  Arrive to work on time every day 
C)  Maintain a positive attitude 
D)  none of the above 
A)  Operate an industrial oven 
B)  Arrive to work on time every day 
C)  Maintain a positive attitude 
D)  none of the above

Question 19

Explain why employers seek employees with both job-specific and transferable skills.

Accepted Answer

Employers want to hire people who will m

Question 20

Your personal values affect your

Accepted Answer

A)  behavior. 
B)  relationships. 
C)  goals. 
D)  work preferences. 
E)  all of the above 
A)  behavior. 
B)  relationships. 
C)  goals. 
D)  work preferences. 
E)  all of the above

A job that you can easily get because you are over-qualified or have a contact in the organization is called a

Which of the following is a transferable competency?

Skills and abilities that can be applied in more than one work environment are called job-specific skills.

Maia has an associate's degree in graphic design. Her job at the copy shop is probably a

A ______________________________ is a solid description of your abilities and how they relate to your job target.

In most occupations, technical expertise and job-specific skills are the key factors for job security.

Explain why it is important to conduct self-assessment of skills, competencies, values, and so on. List at least two resources that can help you with your assessment.

Transferable competencies are especially important to job-seekers with limited work experience.

A job that suits your current qualifications and interests and that you have a realistic chance of being hired for is called a

To increase your career flexibility, you should prepare to qualify for _________ closely related career goals that require similar skills and training.

_______________ are deeply held beliefs about the importance of certain personal qualities and traits.

Fundamental skills, abilities, and attitudes you can transfer from one job or career to another are called transferable competencies.

Maia and her brother Sid work different shifts in a copy shop in Georgetown, Kentucky. Maia needs a reference for a second job she is considering. Who should she ask?

A hard-to-get "dream job" that you would like to have in the near future is called a

Be prepared to give an interviewer a copy of your Job Qualifications Profile.

Your personal career inventory has basic information about

The Internet is generally considered an unreliable source for job information and career assessment tools.

Which of the following is a job-specific skill?

Explain why employers seek employees with both job-specific and transferable skills.

Your personal values affect your

The Job Search Process

Know What Employers Expect

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

Exam 3: Know Yourself to Market Yourself

A job that you can easily get because you are over-qualified or have a contact in the organization is called a

Which of the following is a transferable competency?

Skills and abilities that can be applied in more than one work environment are called job-specific skills.

Maia has an associate's degree in graphic design. Her job at the copy shop is probably a

A ______________________________ is a solid description of your abilities and how they relate to your job target.

In most occupations, technical expertise and job-specific skills are the key factors for job security.

Explain why it is important to conduct self-assessment of skills, competencies, values, and so on. List at least two resources that can help you with your assessment.

Transferable competencies are especially important to job-seekers with limited work experience.

A job that suits your current qualifications and interests and that you have a realistic chance of being hired for is called a

To increase your career flexibility, you should prepare to qualify for _________ closely related career goals that require similar skills and training.

_______________ are deeply held beliefs about the importance of certain personal qualities and traits.

Fundamental skills, abilities, and attitudes you can transfer from one job or career to another are called transferable competencies.

Maia and her brother Sid work different shifts in a copy shop in Georgetown, Kentucky. Maia needs a reference for a second job she is considering. Who should she ask?

A hard-to-get "dream job" that you would like to have in the near future is called a

Be prepared to give an interviewer a copy of your Job Qualifications Profile.

Your personal career inventory has basic information about

The Internet is generally considered an unreliable source for job information and career assessment tools.

Which of the following is a job-specific skill?

Explain why employers seek employees with both job-specific and transferable skills.

Your personal values affect your

The Job Search Process

Know What Employers Expect

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