When asked about qualifications during a job interview, a person being interviewed should:

describe qualifications briefly.

To research careers, begin by going to:

ONet/Occupational Outlook Handbook(OOH).

After an interview, a follow-up letter should be sent to the:

person who conducted the interview.

The latest trends in a trade or profession can be found in:

trade and professional journals.

The Dictionary of Occupational Titles:

gives a definition of thousands of careers.

Which question should a candidate expect to be asked during a job interview?

What are your skills and abilities?

A book that describes thousands of jobs in regards to duties and work characteristics is:

Dictionary of Occupational Titles.

Which indicates possesses problem-solving skills?

Made a new procedure to deal w/concerns we were experiencing

Making a career choice to work out-of-doors will mean:

learning to adapt to the environment.

Which is not a career information guide?

Readers’ Guide to Periodic Literature

Which response would indicate you have technology resource information skills?

I researched using periodical, book, electronic, and HR

What is a characteristic of an entrepreneur?

Has the personality to be self-employed

Updating the individual career plan ensures that the student:

can change career direction as needed

The Dictionary of Occupational Titles on ONet describes:

job duties and work characteristics.

The most effective career plan is one that is designed:

cooperatively with a parent and counselor.

The main sections of a cover letter of application are:

salutation, introduction, body, and conclusion.

A résumé aids the job-seeking process in that it:

organizes experiences and skills.

Which response shows the job applicant being interviewed possesses critical thinking skills?

develop new products and processes based on analysis data.

To find the most satisfying career, a person should:

research career and educational information.

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1
Networking, employment agencies, and classified ads can be sources of:
work permits.
school-to-work programs.
job leads.
résumés.
2
One advantage of a sole proprietorship is:
goodwill is already established in the community.
the owner makes all decisions.
start-up costs are lower .
there is little financial risk to the owner.
3
What is the public government employment agency in North Carolina?
Unemployment office
Personnel office
Department of Social Services
Employment Security Commission
4
When asked about qualifications during a job interview, a person being interviewed should:
ask how much the job pays.
talk about skills he/she would like to gain.
not respond
describe qualifications briefly.
5
The fastest declining occupations are in the field of:
agriculture
public services
retail
medical sciences
6
Who is appropriate for a job applicant to list as a reference?
friend
teacher
mother
sibling
7
A cover letter is:
not necessary.
a thank you letter.
a generic letter .
sent with a resume.
8
To research careers, begin by going to:
an encyclopedia.
a friend.
ONet/Occupational Outlook Handbook(OOH).
the school specialist.
9
Terrorism has increased job opportunities in the
manufacturing field
retail field
agricultural field
public service field
10
After an interview, a follow-up letter should be sent to the:
person who conducted the interview.
head of the Human Resources department.
president of the company or organization.
person who supplied the job lead.
11
Which job requires physical strength?
Bus driving
Network administration
Brick masonry
Web development
12
Which document helps one plan one's education, career, and life?
Career Portfolio
Career Research Paper
Résumé
Letter of Introduction
13
When a person decides to quit his/her job, he/she should:
try to leave on good terms.
let coworkers know before telling the supervisor.
tell the supervisor using a voice mail message.
take a longer lunch break.
14
The latest trends in a trade or profession can be found in:
daily newspapers.
reports to stockholders.
newspaper classifieds.
trade and professional journals.
15
Nontraditional careers for women include those in:
nursing
skilled trades
sales
teaching
16
A well-defined road map to achieving a career goal is a/an:
career plan
timeline
alternate plan
course of study
17
finding out whether jobs will be available in that field in the future can help determine:
the education and training
the work environment
a career outlook
the fringe benefits
18
The Dictionary of Occupational Titles:
puts occupations into fifteen categories.
is based on the sixteen Career Clusters.
lists twelve main interest areas and careers.
gives a definition of thousands of careers.
19
Which is a declining occupation?
farmers
truck drivers
retail sales people
child care workers
20
Which is true of the current workplace?
Increased use of technology
Fewer female workers
Simpler lower-level jobs
Less competition for jobs
21
Which question should a candidate expect to be asked during a job interview?
What are your skills and abilities?
Are you married?
What is your ethnic origin?
How old are you?
22
A book that describes thousands of jobs in regards to duties and work characteristics is:
Exploring Career Decisions Curriculum Guide.
Dictionary of Occupational Titles.
Guide for Occupational Exploration.
What Color is Your Parachute?
23
Which indicates possesses problem-solving skills?
I follow instructions, but I often can’t finish my project
I met with my coworkers to discuss complaints
Made a new procedure to deal w/concerns we were experiencing
I only know how to prepare one type of cookie.
24
Employment forecasters predict greater than average job growth in:
agriculture
retail
textile occupations
sewing
25
If someone does not understand a question asked by an interviewer, he/she should:
ask him/her to clarify it.
give details that show he/she thinks clearly.
explain why he/she would be right for the company.
pretend he/she did not hear it.
26
Any money or equipment invested in running a business is referred to as:
profit
franchise
risk
capital
27
Making a career choice to work out-of-doors will mean:
more freedom on the job.
not having to use a computer.
making less money than jobs done indoors.
learning to adapt to the environment.
28
Directing an applicant to a potential employer for a job interview is
reference
relocation
referral
risk
29
Which is not a career information guide?
Occupational Outlook Handbook/ONet
Dictionary of Occupational Titles
Readers’ Guide to Periodic Literature
Guide to Occupational Exploration
30
Which is a common reason people get fired?
Failure to follow rules
Being punctual
Failure to take leave time
Being industrious
31
Private employment agencies:
charge for their services.
are only in business to help people looking for pro jobs.
Find jobs for ninety percent of persons seeking work.
are only located in big cities and in suburbs.
32
Which response would indicate you have technology resource information skills?
If I have questions, I should go directly to my supervisor.
If my computer is down, I call Tech Support.
I researched using periodical, book, electronic, and HR
I looked up phone numbers when asked by my present employer
33
A cover letter is also known as a:
letter of application.
résumé
follow-up letter.
reference.
34
A key quality of success for an entrepreneur is:
not taking risks.
using only personal resources.
being innovative.
letting someone else manage the project.
35
Which should not be included as part of a follow-up letter?
Request for another interview
Contact information
Statement of appreciation
Statement of continued interest in position
36
What is a characteristic of an entrepreneur?
Mostly retired
Avoids risks
Follows the leadership of others
Has the personality to be self-employed
37
Private ownership, profit motive, competition, and freedom of choice are characteristics of a:
mixed economy
free enterprise system
central economy
socialist
38
Updating the individual career plan ensures that the student:
is able to identify personal skills
can change career direction as needed
is awarded scholarships
can choose classes with friends
39
The ownership, organization, and management of a business is referred to as a/an:
entrepreneurship
licensure
certification
incorporation
40
Women make up more than half of the workforce in which industry?
Construction technology
Retail sales
Computer repair
Civil engineering
41
Which is a disadvantage of entrepreneurship?
Working for oneself
Working flexible schedule
Performing a variety of tasks
Varying income
42
The Dictionary of Occupational Titles on ONet describes:
physical strength required for different occupations.
occupations by interest.
job duties and work characteristics.
sources of online information.
43
the greatest number of workers will need to have which level of education?
master's degree
community college
high school diploma
bachelor's degree
44
Increase in the # of dual income families has created an increase in
farm occupations
health occupations
service occupations
law occupations
45
The most effective career plan is one that is designed:
without outside input.
cooperatively with a parent and counselor.
under the supervision of the principal.
by oneself and friends.
46
The main sections of a cover letter of application are:
job title, pay requirements, signature, and references.
address, introduction, midsection, and summary.
introduction, conclusion, signature, contact information.
salutation, introduction, body, and conclusion.
47
A résumé aids the job-seeking process in that it:
organizes experiences and skills.
shows the employer specific attitudes.
alerts the employer to one’s family background.
takes the place of an interview.
48
Which response shows the job applicant being interviewed possesses critical thinking skills?
develop new products and processes based on analysis data.
I stack shelves and keep items organized.
I make three types of sandwiches and beverages.
whether to order supplies based on an inventory sheet.
49
In today’s workplace, workers typically:
work nights and weekends.
work fewer hours.
continue to learn new skills.
stay at one job for their career.
50
To find the most satisfying career, a person should:
keep trying different jobs.
expect to choose his/her parent’s career.
wait for a good job to come along.
research career and educational information.
51
Networking is an important job skill because it:
may lead to employment.
is required by employers.
increases a person’s salary.
makes a person work harder.
52
Advancement up a career ladder mainly requires:
being very sociable at work.
buying presents for the boss.
additional education or training.
knowing all the answers.
53
On a résumé, words such as achieved, calculated, examined, and generated are examples of:
energy words.
buzz words.
résumé generators.
action words.
54
Which is an effective method to market oneself on the job?
Display a negative attitude
Demonstrate professionalism
Accept criticism sometimes
Take on other’s responsibilities
55
A primary source of information for would-be entrepreneurs is the:
Cooperative Education Administration.
Small Business Administration.
Internal Revenue Service.
Employment Security Commission.
56
In order to telecommute, a worker must:
be willing to work for less pay.
know how to use a computer.
live at least 100 miles from the job.
work at night.
57
The workplace that today’s students enter will have:
more international competition.
fewer women, minorities, and immigrants.
less demand for high skills.
a shift away from service occupations.
58
Which is a good question to ask a potential employer during a job interview?
"What is the company’s reputation?"
"What services/products does the company offer?"
"Are there opportunities for advancement?"
"How soon will I get a raise?"
59
Person w/ little work experience will need to focus attention on which section of the résumé?
contact information
skills
work experience
awards/achievements
60
During a job interview, a potential employee can demonstrate dependability by:
showcasing multiple jobs.
highlighting continual service to a company or organization.
sharing a transcript listing 30 absences.
mentioning that he does not have reliable transportation.
61
A student’s four-year career plan developed for use in high school should reflect:
courses to support the student’s chosen career pathway.
courses from as many pathways as possible.
few if any challenging courses.
only the minimum admission requirements.
62
A cover letter is used to:
schedule an interview.
find out more about the employer.
highlight information in an accompanying résumé.
highlight information on the job application.
63
Which is an occupational cluster in the North Carolina Career pathways?
government
health sciences
religious workers
journey workers
64
Which is not a factor to consider in evaluating career options?
educational requirements
salary
work conditions
friend's choice of career
65
What should be included as part of the personal information on a career profile
personality
responsibilities
work environment
education
66
What determines whether a document should be included in the career portfolio?
past employment
teacher recommendation
personal and career goals
social goals
67
Unwelcome behavior of a sexual nature is:
gender bias
sexual harassment
stereotyping
gender grouping
68
To avoid being nervous during a job interview:
avoid eye contact with the interviewer.
hold something in one hand.
give short answers to questions.
practice before the interview.
69
A TY letter for hard work is appropriate document to include in the portfolio to demonstrate:
punctuality
honesty
cooperation
work ethic
70
What information must be listed on a job application?
date of birth
physical handicaps
legal name
# of children
71
An appropriate interview question would be?
How old are you?
Do you have any disabilities?
Do you have any children?
What are your greatest strengths
72
An example of a job from the Public Services career cluster is a/an:
firefighter
electrician
accountant
carpenter

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