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Chapter F8-Career Planning
Chapter F8-Career Planning
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1
If you are interested in working at an establishment with secure pay and benefits, where you can relocate?
Small independent shops
Large national chain
Independent chain
Booth rental establishments
2
On the morning of your exam, you should
haveeverything prepared
don't eat breakfast
sleep in
arrive to the test site early
3
It is perfectly legal and okay if your interviewer ask you : ___
What is your native language?
Are you a U.S. citizen?
Are you physically able to perform this job?
How old are you?
4
If you are interested in working in an establishment that offers full service salon AND spa treatments, you should focus
on booth rental establishments
on mid-priced operations
on high-end salons or day spas
on basic value priced operations
5
When preparing your professional resume, do NOT ________.
make it longer than one page
include your email address on it
list your skills and accomplishments on it
include your name, address, and phone number on it
6
The very next day after your interview, you should_______.
follow-up with a thank you note or email
request a second showing
call to see if the've made a decision
send a text asking when you can start
7
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 owners
Asking if you can make an appointment to go in and observe in person
Sending text messages to the owners before making a phone call or a visit
8
When targeting potential employers, you should NOT _________.
locate a spa that serves the type of clients you wish to serve
check out websites and social networking sites for various spas
keep the spa’s culture in mind
begin your search immediately after graduation
9
Deductive reasoning is the process of reaching logical conclusions by employing which of the following?
illogical reasoning
logical reasoning
a best-guess strategy
practical induction
10
The MOST important factor that will influence how well you perform during your state's licensing exam is ____.
your mastery of course content
your physical and psychological state
your note-taking skills
your time management skills
11
GOOD advice to give someone regarding their practical exam would be to _________.
take the exact same approach as you did for your written exam
never bring the same model with you to the exam on which you practiced
make a list of equipment you are expected to bring to the examination
watch carefully to see what other test candidates are doing.
12
If you are _________, you will have a full understanding of the strategies for successfully taking tests.
test wise
career ready
hardworking
psychologically fit
13
How long does the average potential employer spend scanning a resume before deciding whether or not to interview?
2 hours
20 minutes
2 minutes
20 Seconds
14
Start with ______, if you want to subtly increase the breadth and scope of your professional contacts.
targeting
deductive reasoning
studying
networking
15
When preparing for your first interview, you should make sure that you have all EXCEPT _________.
a report card from most recent schooling
names and phone numbers of previous employers
a driver’s license or number
a social Security card or number
16
How long after submitting a resume to and requesting an interview with the owner should you wait to make a follow up?
One year
One week
One day
One month
17
If you don’t feel comfortable writing your own resume, _________.
seek a professional resume writer
explain to your prospective employer you don’t feel comfortable
apply for a different job
present your resume orally
18
When you take the exam, you should AVOID ______
anwsering the easiest questions first
skimming the entire test before beginning
making changes to answers without a good reason
asking questions of the examiner
19
If interested in working for an establishment with secure pay and benefits and will allow transfer, focus on _______.
independent chains
booth rental establishments
small independent establishments
large national chains
20
During an interview, you should _____.
not sit until you are asked to do so
sip politely from a hot cup of coffee that you bring along
try not to smile, if possible
criticize former employers when given the chance
21
Which of the following is NOT true of most of the top professionals in the esthetics industry?
they were born successful
they achieve success through self-motivation
they achieve success through energy
they achived success through persistence
22
Which of the following should you NOT do if and when your interviewer invites you to ask him or her 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 positition be filled?"
Ask: "What are you looking for in a stylist?"
23
Which of the following is the BEST advice to listen to when creating your resume?
Include information that is relevant to the desired position
Include your first work experience from long ago
Make it as long as possible
Make it complex in order to show sophistication
24
Your appearance and style are crucial to making a good first impression. Because of this, you should NOT
wear fashionable clothing to the interview
wearing strong but stylish cologne or perfume to the interview
wear fashionable and functional accessories top the interview
have well-groomed nails at the interview
25
You should NOT expect to be asked _________ during an interview.
what your native language is
why you want to work there
how you would handle a problem client
which skills you feel are your strongest
26
Which of the following is NOT considered to be a "whole you" or holistic hint to keep in mind when preparing for a test?
dress comfortably and professionally
avoid reviewing your notes too early in the semester
get plenty of rest the night before the exam
avoid cramming the night before an exam
27
If you want to enjoy similar success to that of top professionals in the industry, you should NOT _________.
rely on others
plan for the future
use your time wisely
draw on a reservoir of self-confidence to meet challenges
28
Jobs for entry-level beauty and wellness professionals _______.
are less numerous than are the numbers of people who want them
can see their numbers drastically affected up or down with economic changes
are more numerous than the numbers of people who want them
are mostly available to those who rely on others to get them
29
Which of the following is NOT an example of appropriate networking?
Investigate online communities and social media networks
Attend business functions or health seminars
Decline to attend field trips sponsored by your school
Join professional organizations
30
A resume is BEST defined as _________.
an oral summary of a person’s education and work experience
a written summary of a person’s education and work experience
a description of your whole life
a thorough, comprehensive description of your education & work experience
31
All of the following are examples of soft skills, EXCEPT ____.
being punctual
having good interpersonal skills
having good study habits
having a positive attitude
