GOOD advice to give someone regarding their practical exam would be to ________.

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

During an interview, you should __________.

not sit until you are asked to do so

In which of the following ways will it benefit you to study and understand career planning as a cosmetologist?

it will provide you confidence needed to secure a job that suits you

It is perfectly legal and okay if your interviewer asks you : ___________

are you physically able to perform this job?

Which of the following is the BEST advice to listen to when creating your resume?

include information that is relevant to the desired position

In order to land that professional position you've been hoping for, you will be required to do all EXCEPT:

connect with a salon manager through a friend or relative in the industry

Jobs for entry level beauty and wellness professionals__________.

are more numerous than the numbers of people who want them

Your appearance and style are crucial to making a good first impression. Because of this, you should AVOID _________.

wearing strong but stylist scents to the interview

Your goal is to find a good job. To narrow your choices, all BUT which of the following is an important question?

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

Use action verbs on your resume, because _______.

it makes accomplishment statements more positive

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

Say: I dont have any questions for you at this time?

You are planning to become a stylist, first you must pass the state board practical exam. In preparation, which is BEST?

practice on the model you plan to take to the exam

The very next day after your interview, you should __________.

follow up with a thank you note or email

A resume is BEST defined as a(n) _______.

written summary of a person's education and work

Which of the following is NOT an example of appropriate networking?

decline to attend school field trips

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

avoid renewing your notes too early in the semester

When you take the exam, you should AVOID ________.

making changes to answers without good reason

What does it mean if you are "test wise"?

it means you understand the strategies for successful test taking

When preparing for your first interview, you should make sure that you have all of the following materials, EXCEPT:

a report card from most recent schooling

If you don't feel comfortable writing your own resume, __________.

seek a professional resume writer

When targeting potential employers, you should NOT ________.

begin your search immediately after graduation

AVOID _____ when you decide to make your initial contact with a salon or spa.

sending texts to the owner before making a phone call or a in person visit

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1
GOOD advice to give someone regarding their practical exam would be to ________.
watch carefully to see what the other students are doing for hints
take the exact same approach as you did for your written exam
make a list of equipment you are expected to bring to the examination
never bring the same model with you to the exam on which you practiced
2
How long after submitting a resume to and requesting an interview should you wait to make follow up contact?
one year
one week
one day
one month
3
During an interview, you should __________.
try not to smile, if possible
not sit until you are asked to do so
criticize former employers when given the chance
sip politely from a hot cup of coffee you brought along
4
In which of the following ways will it benefit you to study and understand career planning as a cosmetologist?
it will guarantee you a job with high wages and good working conditions
it will allow you to bypass the state board exam and move into your career
it will automatically translate to higher test scores
it will provide you confidence needed to secure a job that suits you
5
It is perfectly legal and okay if your interviewer asks you : ___________
how old are you?
What is your native language?
are you a US citizen?
are you physically able to perform this job?
6
Which of the following is the BEST advice to listen to when creating your resume?
include your first work experiences from long ago
make it complex in order to show sophistication
include information that is relevant to the desired position
make it as long as possible
7
Start with _______, if you want to subtly increase the breadth and scope of your professional contacts.
networking
studying
deductive reasoning
targeting
8
In order to land that professional position you've been hoping for, you will be required to do all EXCEPT:
secure the required credentials from state board by applying
pass your licensing exam
connect with a salon manager through a friend or relative in the industry
secure the required credentials from state board by paying a fee
9
Jobs for entry level beauty and wellness professionals__________.
can see their numbers affected upwards or downwards by the economy
are more numerous than the numbers of people who want them
are less numerous than are the numbers of people who want them
are mostly available to those who rely on others to get them
10
You should NOT expect to be asked ________ during an interview.
which skills you feel are your strongest
why you want to work there
what your native language is
how you would handle a problem client
11
Your appearance and style are crucial to making a good first impression. Because of this, you should AVOID _________.
wearing strong but stylist scents to the interview
having well-groomed nails at the interview
wearing fashionable and comfortable accessories to the interview
wearing fashionable clothing to the interview
12
Your goal is to find a good job. To narrow your choices, all BUT which of the following is an important question?
what fees must be paid and what courses must be taken to get started?
which clientele do you want to work with?
what do you really want out of a career in the beauty industry?
what areas within the industry are most interesting to you?
13
Use action verbs on your resume, because _______.
untruthful statements usually catch up with you
avoiding flowery language is important
you should be realistic about what employers might offer you
it makes accomplishment statements more positive
14
Which of the following should you NOT do if your interviewer invites you to ask them questions?
Ask: how long do employees typically work here?
Say: I dont have any questions for you at this time?
Ask: when will the position be filled?
Ask: what are you looking for in a stylist?
15
You are planning to become a stylist, first you must pass the state board practical exam. In preparation, which is BEST?
practice on as many different models as possible
avoid practicing on a live model all together
practice on the model you plan to take to the exam
practice on one model, but NOT the one you plan to take to the exam
16
Which of the following should you focus on as you list former and current positions on your resume?
salary history
duties
responsibilities
achievements
17
The very next day after your interview, you should __________.
follow up with a thank you note or email
request a second showing
send a text asking when you can start
call to see if they've made a decision
18
Which of the following is NOT true of most top professionals in the beauty industry?
they were born successful
they achieved success through energy
they achieved success through persistence
they achieved success through self-motivation
19
A resume is BEST defined as a(n) _______.
thorough, comprehensive, oral description of your education and experience
oral summary of a person's education and work experience
through,comprehensive,written description of your education and work experi
written summary of a person's education and work
20
Which of the following is NOT an example of appropriate networking?
decline to attend school field trips
attend business functions or seminars, even if not about your expertise
investigate online communities and social networks
join professional organizations
21
Which of the following is NOT considered to be a "whole you" or holistic hint to keep in mind when prepping for a exam?
avoid cramming the night before an exam
dress comfortably and professionally
avoid renewing your notes too early in the semester
get plenty of rest the night before an exam
22
If you are ________, you will have a full understanding of the strategies for successfully taking tests.
test wise
psychologically fit
career ready
hardworking
23
When preparing your professional resume, do NOT ________.
list your skills and accomplishments on it
make it longer than one page
include your name, address, and phone number on it
include your email address on it
24
All of the following are examples of soft skills, EXCEPT_______.
having good study habits
having good interpersonal skills
being punctual
having a positive attitude
25
When you take the exam, you should AVOID ________.
skimming the entire test before beginning
making changes to answers without good reason
answering the easy questions first
asking questions of the examiner
26
What does it mean if you are "test wise"?
it means you understand the strategies for successful test taking
it means you have enough confidence in yourself to not study
it means you know all of the answers ahead of time
it means you crammed before the test
27
On the morning of your exam, you should ______.
try to get very physically amped up
review the material thoroughly and heavily
arrive to the test site early
skip breakfast
28
The MOST important factor that will influence how well you perform during your state's licensing exam is _________.
your note taking skills
your mastery of course content
your tie management skills
your physical and psychological state
29
When preparing for your first interview, you should make sure that you have all of the following materials, EXCEPT:
a driver's license or number
a social security card or number
names and phone numbers of previous employers
a report card from most recent schooling
30
If you don't feel comfortable writing your own resume, __________.
seek a professional resume writer
explain to your prospective employer that you don't feel comfortable
present your resume orally
apply for a different job
31
When targeting potential employers, you should NOT ________.
begin your search immediately after graduation
check out websites and social networking sites for various salons or spas
keep the salon or spa's culture in mind
locate a salon that serves the clientele you wish to serve
32
How long does the average potential employer spend scanning a resume before deciding whether to grant an interview?
20 minutes
2 minutes
20 seconds
2 hours
33
Deductive reasoning is the process of reaching logical conclusions by employing which of the following?
illogical reasoning
practical induction
a best-guess strategy
logical reasoning
34
AVOID _____ when you decide to make your initial contact with a salon or spa.
explaining that you are preparing to graduate from beauty school
using your best telephone manner when on the phone with the owner
asking if you can make an appointment to observe in person
sending texts to the owner before making a phone call or a in person visit
35
If you want to enjoy similar success to that of top professionals in the beauty and wellness industry, you should NOT :
rely on others
draw on a reservoir of self-confidence to meet challenges
use your time wisely
plan for the future
36
If you are interested in working somewhere with spa treatments and complete pampering, you should focus your search:
on high-end salons or day spas
on mid-priced full-service operations
on basic value-priced operations
on booth rental establishments

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