Career Planning

Question 1

Your appearance is crucial to making a good first impression. Which of the following should you AVOID at an interview?

Accepted Answer

wear strong but stylish cologne or perfume

Question 2

Which of the following is good behavioral advice for an interview?

Accepted Answer

do not sit until you are asked to do so

Question 3

Which of the following will NOT be a required step toward landing a job you've been hoping for in the beauty industry?

Accepted Answer

connect with a close friend or relative already in the industry

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT an example of a soft skill?

Accepted Answer

study habits

Question 5

When preparing your professional resume, avoid ____.

Accepted Answer

making it longer than one page

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT considered to be a "whole you" or holistic hint to keep in mind when prepping for an exam?

Accepted Answer

avoid reviewing your notes too early in the semester

Question 7

Which of the following should you NOT do if you want to enjoy similar success to top beauty professionals?

Accepted Answer

rely on others

Question 8

If you are interested in working at a place w/benefits that can transfer you to a different state, where should you look

Accepted Answer

large national chains

Question 9

Which of the following should you do if you don't feel comfortable writing your own resume?

Accepted Answer

seek a professional resume writer

Question 10

You have studied the beauty industry and have a thorough understanding of career planning. How does this benefit you?

Accepted Answer

It will provide you with confidence needed to secure a job that suits you.

Question 11

As you list former and current positions on your resume, you should focus on ____.

Accepted Answer

achievements

Question 12

When creating your resume, you should focus on ____.

Accepted Answer

including information that is relevant to th desired position

Question 13

Which of the following is good advice regarding your practical exam?

Accepted Answer

make a list of equipment you are expected to bring to the examination room

Question 14

When preparing for your first interview, you should make sure that you all BUT which of the following with you?

Accepted Answer

report card from your most recent schooling

Question 15

A place that offer full-service treatments, like massages and luxurious pedis, and clients receive complete pampering is

Accepted Answer

high-end establishments or day spas

Question 16

Which of the following BEST defines a resume?

Accepted Answer

written summary of a person's education and work experience

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT true of most of the top professionals in the beauty and wellness industry?

Accepted Answer

They were born successful.

Question 18

Which of the following should you AVOID doing when you decide to make your initial contact with a salon or spa?

Accepted Answer

send text messages to the owner before making a phone call or in-shop visit

Question 19

Which of the following should you NOT do the last couple hours before a licensing exam?

Accepted Answer

use the two hours to cram as much studying as possible into

Question 20

To understand the strategies for successfully taking tests is to be ____.

Accepted Answer

test-wise

Question 21

What is NOT a test-taking tip?

Accepted Answer

make changes to answers only if there is good reason to

Question 22

If you want to subtly increase the breadth and scope of your professional contacts, you should start with ____.

Accepted Answer

networking

Question 23

The average time a potential employer will spend scanning a resume before deciding whether to grant an _____.

Accepted Answer

20 seconds

Question 24

When narrowing down your beauty industry career goals, you should answer all BUT which of the following questions?

Accepted Answer

What fees must be paid and what courses must be taken to get you started?

Question 25

Why is it important to use action verbs on your resume?

Accepted Answer

it makes accomplishment statements more positive

Question 26

Which of the following is NOT one of the questions you should expect to be asked during an interview?

Accepted Answer

What is your native language?

Question 27

Which of the following is TRUE of jobs for entry-level beauty professionals?

Accepted Answer

There are more jobs available than there are people to fill them.

Question 28

When targeting potential employers, which of the following should you NOT do?

Accepted Answer

begin your search immediately after graduation

Question 29

Which of the following is a LEGAL question an interviewer can ask a job candidate?

Accepted Answer

Are you physically able to perform this job?

Question 30

After submitting a resume and requesting an interview w/the manager of the spa, you should make a follow-up contact ___.

Accepted Answer

within a week

Question 31

What does it mean to be "test-wise"?

Accepted Answer

understanding the strategies for successful test taking

Question 32

Deductive reasoning is the process of reaching logical conclusions by employing _____.

Accepted Answer

logical reasoning

Question 33

Which of the following is the most important factor that will affect how well you perform during your state exam?

Accepted Answer

your mastery of course content

Question 34

Which of the following should you AVOID doing when you take the exam?

Accepted Answer

make changes to answers without a good reason

Question 35

Which of the following should you do the morning of the exam?

Accepted Answer

arrive to the test site early

Question 36

Which of the following should you do the day after your interview?

Accepted Answer

follow-up with a thank-you note or email

Question 37

Which of the following should you NOT do if and when your interviewer invites you to ask them questions?

Accepted Answer

Say: I don't have any questions for you at this time.

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