Career Foundations Exam

Question 1

Documentation of where you are today in the job-search process and where you would like to be at the end of their career

Accepted Answer

Career Plan

Question 2

Type of goal that helps students ground themselves in the reality of making an income after college graduation

Accepted Answer

SMART Goal

Question 3

Two types of commonly conducted ___ interviews are telephone interviews and video interviews.

Accepted Answer

virtual

Question 4

Unfair treatment of a person based on their race, gender, religion, national origin, disability, or age

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Discrimination

Question 5

If you are a recent graduate and do not have experience, you may choose to add a _____ section.

Accepted Answer

Education

Question 6

For a telephone interview, you should ____.

Accepted Answer

Behave as if it were a face-to-face interview

Question 7

What is the purpose of a resume?

Accepted Answer

to convince an employer that an applicants skills match the job

Question 8

An interviewer is prohibited by law to ask questions related to an applicants _____.

Accepted Answer

gender

Question 9

Which type of resume includes beginning and end dates for each job listed in the experience section

Accepted Answer

Chronological Resume

Question 10

A characteristic a person has developed naturally is called a(n) ___ .

Accepted Answer

Aptitude

Question 11

The purpose of an introduction paragraph in a cover letter is to ____.

Accepted Answer

explain why you are sending the communication

Question 12

Which of the following details should you not verify before the interview takes place

Accepted Answer

The pay rate for the position

Question 13

Mastery of a skill or the capacity to do something

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Ability

Question 14

The Principes and beliefs that matter most to a person are the person's ____ .

Accepted Answer

Values

Question 15

Problem solving is an example of using ____ .

Accepted Answer

Thinking skills

Question 16

The first step in the job search process is to ____.

Accepted Answer

Search for a job title and desired location

Question 17

Measurable skills necessary to perform required, work-related tasks

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Hard skills

Question 18

The purpose of the body paragraph in a cover letter is to ____.

Accepted Answer

Demonstrate that you meet or exceed the qualifications of the job

Question 19

Foundational skills used to help find a job and gain success in a job or career

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Soft Skills

Question 20

The ability to influence or inspire other people is the quality of _____ .

Accepted Answer

Leadership

Question 21

A formal seated position includes all of the following characteristics except ____.

Accepted Answer

crossing your legs discreetly

Question 22

The purpose of a second interview is to _____.

Accepted Answer

allow the company to learn more information about you as a candidate

Question 23

If a company contacts you with an invitation to interview, the first interview is likely to be a(n) ____ interview.

Accepted Answer

Screening

Question 24

Which of the following is an example of a personal quality?

Accepted Answer

Responsibility

Question 25

The goal of an application cover letter is to _____.

Accepted Answer

Convince someone in the company to schedule an interview with you

Question 26

A person who has a series of jobs in a specific career field, each more advanced than the previous job is moving up a(n)

Accepted Answer

Career ladder

Question 27

Representation of different backgrounds, cultures, or demographics in a group

Accepted Answer

Diversity

Question 28

What would be the appropriate response for a question on a job application that does not apply to you?

Accepted Answer

Write "n/a" in the space provided

Question 29

Which of the following personal characteristics is an example of ethical behavior?

Accepted Answer

Honesty

Question 30

Which of the following actions is appropriate at the end of the interview when you make your closing remarks?

Accepted Answer

Ask when a decision will be made to fill the position

Question 31

If the interviewer provides you with an opportunity to ask questions, you should ____.

Accepted Answer

keep in mind that your questions reveal your personality

Question 32

Which of the following subject lines is most appropriate for submitting a cover letter and resume by email?

Accepted Answer

Smithson Application for Bank Teller

Career Foundations Exam

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Career Foundations Exam

Questions 32