Career Planning

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

Include all contact information.

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

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

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

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

When two choices are opposites, neither is probably correct.

When answering a multiple choice question, _____________________.

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

Avoid professional references.

Eliminate incorrect answers by crossing them out.

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

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

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

Keep your resume long.

Tell the employer what they want to hear.

Which action is acceptable at a job interview?

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

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

Do not guess if you do not know the answer.

What is the ideal length for a resume?

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

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

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

Make your resume hard to read.

State salary history.

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

Do not include computer skills.

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

Use passive verbs.

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

Emphasize transferable skills.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Include a cover letter.

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

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

What should you stress on your resume?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Read the entire question carefully, including all the choices.

A strategy associated with deductive reasoning is _______________________.

After submitting a job application, you should ______________________________.

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

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

Which question can legally be asked at a job interview?

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

A cover letter to a resume should begin with _________________.

Focus on hobbies.

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

What should be the primary focus of your resume?

Stress accomplishments.

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

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

Make your resume neat.

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

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

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

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

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