POB Objective 3.0 Spring Semester

Question 1

For a job seeker to find the most satisfactory job, he/she needs to:

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identify his/her own goals and skills.

Question 2

CJ has a talk w/ someone who works in his career field of interest. CJ gets career info by a/an

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exploratory interview

Question 3

People who understand themselves and their unique skills are able to choose appropriate:

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careers

Question 4

When asked questions during an employment interview, applicants should:

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answer in full

Question 5

Entry-level positions provide employees with:

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basic job experience

Question 6

Self-understanding helps one to raise his/her level of self-esteem because it:

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gives him/her a true picture of himself/herself.

Question 7

Why do many businesses expect their employees to do their jobs according to strict guidelines?

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to create a safe environment

Question 8

A reason that employers hire a person with internship experience is b/c it shows the person has

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traits such as initiative and commitment

Question 9

B/c a business spends a lot of money to buy and maintain equipment, it expects employees to:

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use and handle the equipment with care

Question 10

Most businesses expect their employees to show an interest in the company by being:

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cooperative

Question 11

Is it okay for job applicants to ask the business to let them know if they get hired?

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Yes, this request can be included in a follow-up letter

Question 12

If 3 workers have the same skills, which can a business use to decide which one to promote?

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seniority

Question 13

Following an employee for a few days to get info about that particular career is an example of:

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job shadowing

Question 14

Which is an example of a person obtaining unpaid work experience?

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Kelly volunteers at a local radio station

Question 15

It is necessary for employees to continue their education after working for several years to:

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change careers

Question 16

An important problem-solving skill for individuals to have is the ability to be:

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objective

Question 17

Accessing the websites of businesses and professional organizations is one way to obtain:

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career information

Question 18

What is a proper response to a question on an application that asks why you left a job before?

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accepted another position

Question 19

An employee who is continually teased and made fun of by a supervisor is a victim of:

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harassment

Question 20

Max likes outer space and likes to read about future in space. Space exploration is one of his:

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interests

Question 21

Which industry exists to protect individuals and businesses from financial losses?

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insurance

Question 22

By giving employees the proper equipment to protect them from harm, a company is giving them:

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safe working conditions

Question 23

Which is the best source of information about job leads?

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family and friends

Question 24

Which is an internal factor that might influence a business owner's decision making?

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comfort with risk

Question 25

Job interviewers often say, "Tell me about yourself." The purpose of this request is to:

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test the applicant's communication skills

Question 26

Job applicants use headings on their résumés to:

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organize the information so that it is easy to read

Question 27

Sam is making his résumé, but has never had a real job. What should he put for work experience?

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He should list his family job and volunteer work

Question 28

What should people take into consideration when researching job opportunities in business?

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future outlook

Question 29

Tia has many interests and doesn't know what career to pick. What method will help her choose?

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complete an aptitude assessment survey

Question 30

After an employee collects facts, what is the next step they should take to solve the problem?

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analyze the information

Question 31

Employees who have innovation skills are able to:

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think in new ways

Question 32

Which is a guideline for writing a job application letter?

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be brief and to the point

Question 33

Which situation will require a company's workers to get training from an external source?

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learning a complex computer software program

Question 34

People who have limited work experience often include what type of references on their résumés?

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personal

Question 35

What is one of the main reasons for sending an interview follow-up letter?

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to show one's continued interest

Question 36

Max saw a job he liked in an ad but with no contact info. What can he do when sending a letter?

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call to find out who will make the hiring decision

Question 37

Some employees could be getting laid off. By looking for new jobs before that happens they are:

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solving problems

Question 38

Alex's friend cancelled their plans, and Alex is upset. Which type of problem does this show?

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peer

Question 39

The newly redesigned Toyota Corolla is an example of:

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product innovation

Question 40

DJ likes advertising and TV, is creative, & likes people. What job would be best for her?

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communications and media

Question 41

What type of information is acceptable to leave out of a job application?

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salary requirements

POB Objective 3.0 Spring Semester

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POB Objective 3.0 Spring Semester

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