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Standard Foundations Chapter 8 Career Planning
Standard Foundations Chapter 8 Career Planning
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When going over the directions for an exam, if there are things you do not understand, you should__.
Try to figure it out on your own
Focus on the parts of the exam you do understand
Turn your test in and take the exam another day
Ask the examiner
2
Which action is acceptable at a job interview?
Leaning in the interviewers desk to look engaged
Thanking the owner for meeting you
Brining coffee for yourself and the interviewer
Giving a critical review of former employers
3
When preparing for a(n) ______ exam, it is a good idea to make a list of the equipment you will need to take with you.
Essay
Practical
Written
Remedial
4
What type of salon features management/marketing professionals @ the corporate level who make decisions for each salon?
Franchise
Booth rental
School associated
National chain
5
Which type of salon, spa, or barbershop shares a national name, consistent image, & business formula universally?
Franchise shop
Value priced shop
Booth rental
Day spa
6
In addition to testing basic theory concepts, the written exam contains questions about your___.
Performance
Strongest practical skills
State board’s laws and rules
Primary goals
7
What should be an area of concern when preparing for a job interview?
The time of day of the interview
Your wardrobe and overall appearance
What the interviewer likes to eat
Whether or not to smoke
8
When developing your résumé, use concise clear sentences and avoid over writing or___.
Action verbs
Flowery language
Relevant experience
Direct language
9
When preparing your professional resumes, it is recommended that you___.
Focus on information relevant to the position you are seeking
Omit information about your professional skills
Focus primarily on the schools you have attended
Make it about two pages long
10
A ___is a written summary of a persons education and work experiences.
Résumé
Portfolio
Cover letter
Personal history
11
What should be the primary focus of your resume?
Secondary education
Names of industry contacts
Achievements and accomplishments
Personal hobbies
12
The most important test-taking strategy is to know _____________.
who wrote the test
whether the test is paper or computerized
the question format
the material
13
___Skills are mastered at other jobs and can then be put to use in a new position.
Transferable
Academic
Test taking
Career
14
Which of the following behaviors is not considered a good study habit?
Reading content carefully
Developing a detailed vocabulary list
Organizing and reviewing handouts
Staying up late studying the night before a test
15
Which type of salon, spa, or barbershop is most likely to offer extras, such as head, neck, & shoulder massages?
High end
Booth rental
Mid priced full service
Basic value priced
16
When taking the practical exam, which of the following behaviors is not likely to be beneficial?
Listen carefully to the instructions and follow them explicitly
Focus on what the other test candidates are doing as you work
Follow all infection control and safety procedures
Observe other practical exams prior to taking yours if allowed
17
When asked a question during the interview, be honest and sincere and take no more than _______ minutes when answering.
Two
Four
Five
Three
18
What is the best piece of advice in regard to exam preparation?
Play loud music while studying so you are accustomed to distractions.
Stock up on your favorite snack foods and study all night before the exam.
Distribute your studying in the days or weeks before the exam.
Only take notes while reviewing if you can use them during the exam.
19
Which of these terms refers to understanding the strategies for successfully taking tests?
Test wise
Deductive reasoning
Networking
Work ethic
20
When answering multiple choice question,___.
If two choices are opposite one is probably correct
stop reading the choices when you see one that looks correct
You should never guess under any circumstances
Responses such as “all of the above” are usually not the correct choice
21
A cover letter to your resume should begin with _____________.
A position of interest
Personal references
Your license number
A list of certifications you have earned
22
The most important factor that Will affect your test performance is your___.
Physical state
Mastery of course content
Time management skills
Psychological state
23
If you wait until you graduate to look for a job, you are most likely to _____________.
Obtain the bet position available
Take the first offer
Never pass the state board exams
Never get a job
24
When choosing a salon, spa, or barbershop, it is important to select one that serves clientele who ____________.
Are trendy and like to experiment
Match the type that you want to serve
Are conservative in their demeanor
Have considerable monetary resources
25
Your interview outfit should be fashionable & flattering as well as similar to the establishments___.
Logo colors
Color scheme
Style culture
Clientele dress
26
What should you stress on your résumé?
Accomplishments
Salary requirements
Personal information
Information why you left your previous employer
27
Getting into the field & visiting shops & talking to owners, managers, educators, & professionals is known as___.
Interacting
Networking
Visiting
Speaking
28
What is good advice to follow when preparing to visit a shop?
Text the owner to ask if they are open to a visit
If possible, confirm the appointment via e-mail the day before the visit
Go “undercover” as a client to get an idea of how things “really” work.
Cancel the appointment if you hear negative comments about the shop.
29
What type of salon provides a high level of personal service & hires professionals who meet their high standards?
Franchise shops
Rental booths
High-end image shops
National chains
30
Once you are employed, it is a good idea to ____________.
Take a break from learning
Attend trade shows
Get rid of your school material
Be less strict about infection control procedures
31
A visual tool used in securing employment is a(n) _______________.
Employment portfolio
Employment history
Personal background
Personal history
32
The basic question or problem in a test question is known as a ___.
Stem
Post
Response
Query
33
Which question can you legally be asked at a job interview?
Are you physically able to perform this job?
What is your active language?
How old are you?
Are you a U.S. citizen?
34
On the day of an exam, it is important to arrive early with self-confident attitude and be alert, calm and___.
Eager to pass
Anxious
Ready for a challenge
Ready for a break
35
Which of the following is possibly the least expensive way of owning your business?
Spa
Booth rental
Independent local chain
Regional franchise
36
After submitting a job application, you should ______________.
Have friends call to see what the owner thinks of you
Call daily until you get an interview
Stop by in-person to make sure they got it
Wait a week and then follow-up by telephone
37
One of the first things to do when you are ready to target establishments is to ____________.
Join a community outreach group
Schedule a service
Rewrite your resume
Obtain a list of area salons, spas and barbershops
38
_________ is a subtle approach to increasing the breadth and scope of your contacts.
Networking
The shop visit
A resume
A staffing agency
39
Anytime you are applying for a position, you will be required to complete a(n)___.
Application
Portfolio
Résumé
Cover letter
40
A strategy associated with deductive reasoning is ________.
Ignoring words such as usually and commonly
Skimming through the questions
Studying the stem
Eliminating correct answers
41
Which of these questions can you potential employer legally ask during an interview?
Are you authorized to work in the United States?
What is your native language?
What types of illnesses or disabilities do you have?
How old are you?
42
The morning of the exam, it is important to ______________.
Avoid arriving early
Maintain your anxiety levels
Cram
Eat breakfast
43
What is one way to determine the type of market that a shop serves?
Study trade journals
Watch popular television shows
Follow the shops advertising
Drive by the shop regularly
44
The typical independent salon, spa, or barbershop has about___stations.
3
10
40
5
45
The process of reaching logical conclusions by employing logical reasoning is called___.
Intuition
Deductive reasoning
Postulating
Deciphering information
46
After doing a site visit it is important to send the salon, spa or barbershop representative a___.
Resume
Thank you note
Cover letter
Personal photo
47
What is the ideal length for a resume?
1 page
4-5 pages
3 pages
2-3 pages
48
As you list former and current positions on your resume, focus on ___________.
Responsibilities
Achievements
Duties
Job titles
49
The best time to visit a salon, spa or barbershop is when _______________.
The shop advertises on paper
The shop is very busy
You are still a student
You have received your license
50
During your career journey when is a great time to achieve significant accomplishments that strengthens your résumé?
While you are in school
After obtaining your first position
After graduation
After achieving success