Deck 2: Career Planning

Question 1

According to the U.S.Census Bureau,getting an advanced degree has a bigger impact on annual income (as compared to a bachelor's degree)than getting a bachelor's degree (as compared to graduating from high school).

Answer 1

True

Question 2

A career plan provides guidance to help you attain your career goals.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Interest inventories are the qualities that allow you to perform job-related tasks.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

Job seekers should focus primarily on salary as employee benefits are not a major contributor to overall compensation.

Question 5

Most of the contacts you make through professional networking will be in a position to offer you a job.

Question 6

Weighing the demands of particular jobs with your social and cultural preferences involves making lifestyle trade-offs.

Question 7

Nonsalary benefits are forms of compensation that result in the employee not having to pay out-of-pocket money for certain expenses.

Question 8

According to the U.S.Census Bureau,adults with an advanced degree earn approximately $48,000 more per year than adults with only a bachelor's degree.

Question 9

Effective career planning will help you identify an employment pathway that aligns your interests and abilities with the tasks expected.

Question 10

Professional networking is the process of establishing and using contacts to obtain and exchange career information.

Question 11

When you leave an employer,you have the right to continue your health insurance coverage for a specified period of time by paying the premiums yourself.

Question 12

The time and effort you put into your career planning effort will affect how much income you earn and how far you advance in your career.

Question 13

The act of recommending someone to another for possible employment is a job referral.

Question 14

A career goal can be a specific job or field of work.

Question 15

As many as 75 percent of all job openings are listed in want ads.

Question 16

According to the U.S.Census Bureau,adults with an advanced degree earn approximately $48,000 more per year than adults with only a high school diploma.

Question 17

Salaried employees are paid overtime,and the majority of college graduates have salaried positions.

Question 18

High-demand occupations tend to pay low salaries.

Question 19

According to the U.S.Census Bureau,adults with a bachelor's degree earn approximately $16,000 more per year than adults with only a high school diploma.

Question 20

An internship may allow you to develop new skills as well as a chance to network.

Question 21

A cover letter should be designed for each specific position for which you are applying.

Question 22

Posting your résumé on Monster.com is all you need to do to get a good job.

Question 23

A secondary function of a résumé is to provide a basis for screening applicants out of contention for a job.

Question 24

You should avoid using specific abilities such as using MicroSoft Office in your résumé.

Question 25

Nearly 20 percent of workers cash out all of the money they have accrued in their employer-sponsored retirement plan when changing jobs.

Question 26

A common mistake in résumés is to list specific accomplishments instead of listing the functions and responsibilities that you had in your previous jobs.

Question 27

Employers can obtain your credit report and may use the information contained in the report to make an employment decision.

Question 28

After mailing off a cover letter,you should wait at least a month before you contact the employer.

Question 29

Most employment agencies earn their fees from the individual searching for a job.

Question 30

The same cover letter with the appropriate address and salutation can be used when seeking interviews from multiple employers.

Question 31

After a job interview,you should immediately e-mail a thank-you note and restate your interest in the position.

Question 32

A mentor is an experienced person,such as a senior coworker,who offers friendly career-related advice,guidance,and coaching to a less experiences worker.

Question 33

A résumé in a chronological format would position the first of your previous three jobs at the end of the experience section of the document.

Question 34

A mentor is powerfully positioned champion who advocates on a job protégé's behalf and guides the protégé toward key players and assignments.

Question 35

A résumé in a chronological format would position the first of your previous three jobs at the beginning of the document.

Question 36

Whenever you request that someone write a reference letter you should provide the person with your resume.

Question 37

Misrepresenting a few small facts or exaggerating a bit during an interview is expected and should not have a negative impact during a job interview.

Question 38

Prior to a job interview,you should research the company,the company's competitors,and the industry.

Question 39

A résumé is a summary record of your education,training,experience,and other qualifications.

Question 40

The main purpose of a cover letter is to indicate a desired a salary.

Question 41

In most cases,you should not turn down a job offer without taking a day or two to think it over.

Question 42

According to the U.S.Census Bureau a person with an advanced degree earns about how much more per year than someone with a bachelor's degree?

A) ​$16,000
B) ​$23,000
C) ​$34,000
D) ​$56,000

Question 43

You should use key terms such as honesty and teamwork in your résumé.

Question 44

Which of the following describes the progression from entry level positions to higher levels of pay,skill,responsibility,or authority?

A) ​career plan.
B) ​employment pattern.
C) ​interest inventory.
D) ​career ladder.

Question 45

All of the following are key steps to successful career planning except

A) ​targeting preferred employees.
B) ​identifying your values.
C) taking advantage of networking.​
D) ​aligning yourself with historical employment trends.

Question 46

Which of the following persons can assist you in your career advancement for a fee?

A) ​sponsor
B) ​mentor
C) ​reference
D) ​career coach

Question 47

College majors in science,technology,engineering and mathematics are

A) ​referred to a STEM majors.
B) ​declining in importance among employers.
C) ​are among only a few that pay good salaries upon college graduation today.
D) ​less attractive to employers than vague majors that imply a broad range of skills.

Question 48

To assign monetary values to employee benefits,you can place a market value on the benefit or calculate the ____ value of the benefit.

A) ​present
B) ​future
C) ​index
D) ​physical

Question 49

____ are topics and activities that engage your attention.

A) ​Career plans
B) Professional interests​
C) ​Career goals
D) ​Professional abilities

Question 50

The ____ is a highly regarded interest inventory.

A) ​Strong Interest Inventory
B) ​Stanford-Binet Assessment
C) ​Likert Inventory
D) ​Simpson Test of Preferences (STOP)

Question 51

The act of recommending someone to another for possible employment is called a(n)

A) ​internship.
B) ​mentor.
C) ​cover letter.
D) ​referral.

Question 52

A _____ is one where a worker is expected to represent their employer on call day and night.

A) ​career
B) ​STEM career
C) ​internship
D) ​no-limits job

Question 53

According to the U.S.Census Bureau a person with a bachelor's degree earns about how much more per year than someone with a high school diploma?

A) ​$16,000
B) ​$26,000
C) ​$34,000
D) ​$56,000

Question 54

Your ____ determine(s)the unique approach you take to working with and responding to your job requirements,surroundings,and associates.

A) ​work-style personality
B) ​values
C) ​aptitudes
D) ​interest inventory

Question 55

Failure to obtain a job offer after an interview is most likely due to some failing during the interview.

Question 56

All are examples of nonsalary benefits except

A) ​tuition reimbursement.
B) ​paid sick leave.
C) ​child care.
D) ​bonus.

Question 57

____ are the principles,standards,or qualities considered worthwhile.

A) ​Aptitudes
B) ​Values
C) ​Abilities
D) ​Goals

Question 58

When comparing salary offers from employers in different cities,you should gather information regarding the approximate cost of living in each city.

Question 59

You should discuss salary during the job interview,but you should not offer a definitive dollar amount.

Question 60

Comparing salary offers from employers located in different cities can be difficult without sufficient information on the approximate cost of living in each community.

Question 61

When comparing the buying power of a salary offer of $52,000 in Boston with a $49,000 offer in Los Angeles,the Boston salary offer would buy ____ of goods and services in Los Angeles,assuming the index was 130.6 for Boston and 114.9 for Los Angeles.

A) ​$55,695
B) ​$45,748
C) ​$43,109
D) ​$59,105

Question 62

When comparing the buying power of a salary offer of $50,000 in Boston with a $53,000 offer in Los Angeles,the Los Angeles salary offer could buy ____ of goods and services in Boston assuming the index was 130.6 for Boston and 114.9 for Los Angeles.

A) ​$46,628
B) ​$56,832
C) ​$60,241
D) ​$43,989

Question 63

Which of the following is likely to be the largest cost of withdrawing the funds from an employer-based retirement plan when you change jobs prior to retirement?

A) ​the ten percent penalty for early withdrawal
B) ​the taxes you must pay on the withdrawal
C) ​the lost future growth if the funds had been left on deposit
D) ​the penalty assessed by the employer

Question 64

In preparation for a job interview,you should

A) ​compile some personal stories.
B) ​anticipate interview questions and prepare responses.
C) ​create a list of negative responses to questions that you should then avoid.
D) ​compile some personal stories and anticipate interview questions and prepare responses.

Question 65

All of the following would be considered wise moves in career planning except

A) ​learning as much as possible about a company before your interview.
B) ​transferring your 401(k)to your new employer's plan when you change jobs.
C) ​continued participation in your previous employer's health care plan until you are covered by a new employer's plan.
D) ​assuming that your need for higher education is finished once you obtain a job in your chosen field.

Question 66

A ____ is the most important part of your employment search.

A) ​job interview
B) ​cover letter
C) ​job application
D) ​reference letter

Question 67

Which of the following resources would be least helpful in your job search?

A) ​Classified advertisements
B) ​Career fairs
C) ​Employment agencies
D) ​Information from professional friends and acquaintances

Question 68

Popular formats for résumés include all of the following except

A) ​skills format.
B) ​chronological format.
C) ​functional format.
D) ​salary format.

Question 69

A successful job search might require ____ hours per week of your time.

A) ​5 to 10
B) ​15 to 20
C) ​25 to 30
D) ​35 to 40

Question 70

It is especially important to use "key phrases" when preparing your résumé because

A) ​many employers will be impressed with your vocabulary.
B) ​you want to show that you are well educated.
C) ​computer software is typically used to scan résumés and select better qualified candidates.
D) ​it saves time when writing your résumé.

Question 71

After hiring an employee,the law requires employers to do all of the following except

A) ​provide unemployment insurance.
B) ​pay Social Security taxes to the federal government.
C) ​pay all of the employee's health care expenses.
D) ​provide workers' compensation benefits to employees injured on the job.

Question 72

A _____ is powerfully positioned champion who advocates on a job protégé's behalf and guides the protégé toward key players and assignments.

A) ​sponsor
B) ​mentor
C) ​internee
D) ​career coach

Question 73

When changing employers,wisest options for the money you have in your current employer-sponsored retirement plan typically involve all but which of the following

A) ​transferring the money to your new employer's 401(k)plan.
B) ​moving the balance to an IRA rollover account.
C) ​leaving the money in your old employer's plan.
D) ​withdrawing and spending the money.

Question 74

A _____ is an experienced person,such as a senior coworker,who offers friendly career-related advice,guidance,and coaching to a less experiences worker.

A) ​sponsor
B) ​mentor
C) ​internee
D) ​career coach

Question 75

To advance in your career,you should

A) ​volunteer for new assignments.
B) ​stay alert to what is happening in your career field.
C) ​avoid outside activities such as coaching your child's soccer team.
D) ​both volunteer for new assignments and stay alert to what is happening in your career field.

Question 76

Websites devoted to helping employers find suitable new employees by providing job listings,job sites,job search tips,job search engines and the possible posting of résumés are called

A) ​job boards.
B) ​career fairs.
C) ​job posts.
D) ​career blogs.