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Foundations Chapter 8 Career Planning
Foundations Chapter 8 Career Planning
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1
______ is the most important factor that will affect how well you perform your state's licensing exam?
your mastery of course content
your physical and psychological state
your note-taking skills
your time management skills
2
Which of the following should you
NOT
do when interviewer invites you to ask them questions?
Ask: How long do employees typically work here?
Say: I don't have any questions for you at this time.
Ask: When will the position be filled?
Ask: What are you looking for in a beauty pro?
3
Deductive reasoning is the process of reaching
logical
conclusions by employing ___________
best-quess strategy
practical induction
illogical reasoning
logical reasoning
4
AVOID doing this when you decide to make your initial contact with a salon
Ask if you can make an appointment to go in and observe
explain that you are preparing to graduate from beauty school
use your best telephone manner when on the phone with owners
text owner before making a phone call or in-shop visit
5
Booth rent
is a great way to start out if you do not have the financial means of opening your own business
True
False
6
Professionals in the beauty industry are born successful?
False
True
7
Being
"test-wise"
means practicing good study habits and time management?
True
False
8
Do NOT ______, if you want to enjoy similar sucess to that of top professionals in this industry?
rely on others
use your time wisely
draw on a reservoir of self-confidence to meet challenges
plan for the future
9
Practicing on the model or manniquin you plan on taking to the exam will prepare you for the examination?
True
False
10
Connecting with a close friend or relative already in the industry is a required step for landing the position you want?
True
False
11
Avoid________ when you take the exam
skim the entire test before beginning
answer the easiest questions first
ask questions of the examiner
make changes to answers without good reason
12
It is illegal to ask "How old are you?" during an interview?
True
False
13
After submitting a resume and requesting an interview, you should make a follow-up contact within a week?
False
True
14
_____ is GOOD advice regarding your practical exam
take the exact same approach as you did for your written exam
make a list of equipment you are expected to bring to the exam
never bring same model with you to the exam with which you practiced
watch other test candidates, they provide helpful hints
15
Avoid wearing strong but stylish cologne or perfume to your interview
False
True
16
What is your
native language
is a question that you should be exptected to answer at an interview?
True
False
17
"Are you physically able to perform this job?" is a LEGAL question an interviewer can ask a job canidate?
True
False
18
What should you do the morning of the exam?
review the material heavily
Skip breakfast
arrive to the test site early
try to get amped up physically
19
"Answer the hardest questions first, saving the easiest ones for the end" is a
good
test taking tip?
True
False
20
It is illegal to ask " What is your native language?" during an interview
True
False
21
Which is TRUE of jobs for entry-level beauty professionals?
Changes in the economy can change jobs available
More jobs available than their are people
More people who want them than there are jobs available
People must rely on others to get jobs
22
It is important to know to know what fees must be paid and what courses must be taken to get you started
False
True
23
Which of the following is NOT an example of a soft skill?
interpersonal skills
study habits
punctuality
positive attitude
24
If you plan to relocate to another state after graduation you should focus your search on ________
large national chains
booth rental establishments
independent shops
independent chains
25
Which of the following BEST defines a resume
thorough, comprehensive, written description of experience and education
thorough, comprehensive, oral descripton of experience and education
written summary of your education and work experience
oral summary of your education and work experience
26
A resume includes work experience and achievements
True
False
27
Limit a resume to 3 pages?
True
False
28
If you don't feel comfortable writting your own resume, you should.......
tell your potential employeer that you don't feel comfortable writting one
seek a professional resume writer
apply for a different job
present our resume orally
29
When preparing for an exam...Avoid reviewing your notes too early in the semester?
True
False
30
When targeting potential employers, DO NOT.........
begin your search immediately after graduation
keep the establishment's culture in mind
check out websites and social networking sites
locate an establishment that serves the type of clients you wish to serve
31
Large national chain
, you get paid to train, you have management opportunities and your pay and benefits are secure
True
False
32
"Look the part: neat, clean and professional" is
best
advice to give someone preparing for practical exam
False
True
33
"Test-wise" means you understand the strategies for successful test taking
False
True
34
You
should
include all work experience on your resume whether it is relevant or not?
False
True
35
When creating your resume, you should focus on including your first work experiences from long ago
True
False
36
A basic value-priced establishment offers walk-in services without appointments
False
True
37
Independent establishment,
owners are professional and whose image, decor, services and prices reflect their experience
True
False
38
Networking is joining professional organizations, attend trade shows, subscribe to trade publications etc
True
False
39
Do not sit until you are asked to do so during an interview?
False
True
40
DO NOT use the 2 hours to cram as much studying in as possilbe prior to exam
True
False
41
Before testing cram as much material as you possibly can
True
False
42
20 seconds is the average time a potential employer will spend scanning a resume
False
True
43
"Soft skills"
are service techniques
True
False
44
Wear your strongest smelling perfume to an job interview
False
True
45
Why is it important to use ACTION verbs on your resume?
because you should be realistic about what employers might offer you
it is important to avoid flowery language
because untruthful statements usually catch up with you
because it makes accomplishment statements more positive
46
When preparing for an interview, you should have all BUT which of the following materials in place to bring ......
social security card or number
report card form your most recent schooling
names and phones numbers of previous employers
driver's license number
47
As you list former and current positions on your resume, you should focus on achievements
True
False
48
To understand the strategies for successfully taking tests is to be _________
test-wise
career ready
hardworking
psychologically fit
49
Follow-up with a thank-you note or email the day after your interview
True
False
50
High-end establishments or day spas is where the client will receive massages, complete pampering and luxurios pedicures
True
False
51
When preparing your professional resume AVOID making it longer than one page
False
True
52
To increase the breadth and scope of your professional contacts, you should start with ________
deductive reasoning
studying
networking
targeting
53
No matter what changes occur in the economy, there are often more jobs available for entry-level professionals than ppl
False
True
