Question 1

If you plan to be self-employed, networking is not an essential tool or an effective use of your time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

The primary reason employers attend career fairs is to advertise their companies to the public.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

After you have a full-time job in your career field, you do not need to read professional and trade journals in your field.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

What should job seekers try to learn about prospective employers?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What should job seekers try to learn...

Question 5

Small businesses employ more than _____ percent of the private work force.

Accepted Answer

A)   25
B)   35
C)   50
D)   75

Question 6

Researching your career field and prospective employers can give you an edge in interviews because the interviewer knows that you have the experience and qualifications for the job.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Job seekers without work experience in their target fields should consider obtaining an internship to

Accepted Answer

A)   gain important work experience.
B)   develop references.
C)   break into a new field.
D)   all of the above
E)   none of the above

Question 8

When using a local newspaper as a job lead source, job seekers should check the

Accepted Answer

A)   classified advertisements section.
B)   living (or local)  section.
C)   business section.
D)   all of the above
E)   none of the above

Question 9

Job-seekers can use Twitter to

Accepted Answer

A)   "follow" people and businesses who are active in their field
B)   read tweets about job openings in companies they follow
C)   send out tweets about their job-seeking interests
D)   all of the above

Question 10

A school's career center has all types of career information, but the staff will not be able to help you find job leads.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The information you collect through career research will help you

Accepted Answer

A)   when you apply for jobs.
B)   in interviews.
C)   discover job leads.
D)   all of the above

Question 12

To be successful at meeting prospective employers at a career or job fair, you should

Accepted Answer

A)   dress up, much as you would for an interview.
B)   take copies of your resume and business cards.
C)   plan what you will say when you meet employers at the fair.
D)   all of the above
E)   none of the above

Question 13

You can strengthen your employability by improving your knowledge about the career field and gathering information on

Accepted Answer

A)   current and predicted industry trends.
B)   general educational requirements.
C)   salary ranges in the industry.
D)   all of the above

Question 14

All private employment agencies are paid by employers, not job-seekers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Before signing up with a private employment agency, you should

Accepted Answer

A)   check the firm's reputation.
B)   determine your costs.
C)   read the contract carefully.
D)   all of the above
E)   none of the above

Question 16

The local chamber of commerce is a good source for job-seeking information on small businesses in an area.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Counselors at state employment agencies can tell job seekers about training and education opportunities to upgrade their skills.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

What are at least two steps you should take if you are considering self-employment? Explain why these steps are important.

Accepted Answer

The answer of What are at least two steps you...

Question 19

Why is it important for job seekers to research their career field and potential employers?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Why is it important for job seekers...

Question 20

Understanding the vocabulary of your career field will help you

Accepted Answer

A)   understand what you read in your research.
B)   write resumes and covers letters that stand out.
C)   be informed during interviews.
D)   all of the above
E)   none of the above

Exam 5: Research Careers and Find Job Leads

If you plan to be self-employed, networking is not an essential tool or an effective use of your time.

The primary reason employers attend career fairs is to advertise their companies to the public.

After you have a full-time job in your career field, you do not need to read professional and trade journals in your field.

What should job seekers try to learn about prospective employers?

Small businesses employ more than _____ percent of the private work force.

Researching your career field and prospective employers can give you an edge in interviews because the interviewer knows that you have the experience and qualifications for the job.

Job seekers without work experience in their target fields should consider obtaining an internship to

When using a local newspaper as a job lead source, job seekers should check the

Job-seekers can use Twitter to

A school's career center has all types of career information, but the staff will not be able to help you find job leads.

The information you collect through career research will help you

To be successful at meeting prospective employers at a career or job fair, you should

You can strengthen your employability by improving your knowledge about the career field and gathering information on

All private employment agencies are paid by employers, not job-seekers.

Before signing up with a private employment agency, you should

The local chamber of commerce is a good source for job-seeking information on small businesses in an area.

Counselors at state employment agencies can tell job seekers about training and education opportunities to upgrade their skills.

What are at least two steps you should take if you are considering self-employment? Explain why these steps are important.

Why is it important for job seekers to research their career field and potential employers?

Understanding the vocabulary of your career field will help you