Career Planning

When asked a question during the interview, be honest and sincere and take no more than __ minutes when answering.

Which of the following behaviors is NOT considered a good study habit?

Do not guess if you do not know the answer.

The most important factor that will affect your test performance is your ______________________.

If you wait until you graduate to look for a job, you are most likely to ________________.

When two choices are close or similar, one of them is probably right.

Which question can legally be asked at a job interview?

Look for any answer that fits the question, even if more than one choice may be true.

Make your resume hard to read.

Focus on hobbies.

Which of these terms refers to understanding the strategies for successfully taking tests?

In addition to testing basic theory concepts, the written exam contains questions about your __________________________.

Read the entire question carefully, including all the choices.

_________________ is a subtle approach to increasing the breadth and scope of your contacts.

Make your resume neat.

The typical independent salon, spa, or barbershop has about __ stations.

What type of spa provides a high level of personal service & hires professionals whose skills meet their high standards?

The most important test-taking strategy is to know _____________________.

What is one way to determine the type of market that a shop serves?

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.

What is good advice to follow when preparing to visit a shop?

What should you stress on your resume?

Include all contact information.

Choosing a salon, spa, or barbershop that _________________ will increase your chances of success.

A visual tool used in securing employment is a(n) _______________________.

What is the ideal length for a resume?

The first two steps in the process of securing employment are _________________________.

What should be an area of concern when preparing for a job interview?

When preparing your professional resume, it is recommended that you ___________________________.

The best time to visit a salon, spa, or barbershop is when ____________________.

A strategy associated with deductive reasoning is _______________________.

A week after submitting your resume is generally sufficient time to _______________________.

On the day of an exam, it is important to arrive early with a self-confident attitude and be alert, calm, and _________.

Getting into the field, visiting shops & talking to owners, managers, educators & professionals is also known as ______.

Any time you are applying for a position, you will be required to complete a(n) _______________.

Pay special attention to words such as and, the, and comb.

After doing a site visit, it is important to send the salon, spa, or barbershop representative a ______________________.

When taking the practical exam, which of the following behaviors is NOT likely to be beneficial?

“All of the above” and similar responses are rarely the correct choice.

When two choices are opposites, neither is probably correct.

State salary history.

After submitting a job application, you should ______________________________.

Use passive verbs.

What should be the primary focus of your resume?

The basic question or problem in a test question is known as a __________.

When answering a multiple choice question, _____________________.

Emphasize transferable skills.

Stress accomplishments.

Avoid professional references.

Which action is acceptable at a job interview?

What is the best piece of advice with regard to exam preparation?

Which of these questions can a potential employer legally ask during an interview?

One of the first things to do when you are ready to target establishments is to ___________________________.

The process of reaching logical conclusions by employing logical reasoning is called ______________________.

A __________ is a written summary of a person’s education and work experience.

A cover letter to a resume should begin with _________________.

Eliminate incorrect answers by crossing them out.

When is a great time to achieve significant accomplishments that will strengthen your resume?

Which type of spa is most likely to offer extras, such as head, neck, and shoul- der massages?

A _____ has management & marketing professionals at the corporate headquarters who make all the decisions for each shop.

Which of the following is possibly the least expensive way of owning your own business?

Which type of salon or spa shares a national name, consistent image, and business formula at every location?

Once you are employed, it is a good idea to _______________________.

When choosing a salon, spa, or barbershop, it is important to select one that serves clientele who ____________________.

Do not include computer skills.

The answer to one question may be in the stem of another.

_______________ skills are mastered at other jobs and can then be put to use in a new position.

The morning of the exam, it is important to _________________.

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

Your interview outfit should be fashionable and flattering as well as similar to the establishment’s __________________.

Tell the employer what they want to hear.

When going over the directions for the exam, if there are things you do not understand, you should ____________________.

When two choices are identical, one is probably wrong and one is probably correct.

When developing your resume, use concise, clear sentences and avoid overwriting or ________________________.

Include a cover letter.

Keep your resume long.