GOOD advice to give someone regarding their practical exam would be to __________.

make a list of equipment you are expected to bring to the examination

Your appearance/style are crucial to making a good first impression. Because of this, you should AVOID ________.

wearing strong but stylish cologne or perfume to the interview

If you want to work as an esthetician at a national chain, why should you study and have a through understanding of it?

It provides you w/ the confidence needed to secure a job that suites you.

Which of the following is the BEST advice to listen to when creating your resume?

Include information that is relevant to the desired position.

It is perfectly legal and okay if your interviewer asks you: _____________

Are you physically able to preform this job?

Which of the following is NOT considered a "whole you"/holistic hint to keep in mind when prepping for a written exam?

Avoid reviewing your notes too early in the semester.

What does it mean to say you are "test wise"?

It means you understand the strategies for successful test taking.

A resume is BEST defined as _________.

a written summary of a person's education and work experience

Use action verbs on your resume, because ________.

it makes accomplishment statements more positive

When entering the field of esthetics you need to narrow that goal by answering all BUT what?

What fees must be paid and what courses must be taken to get you started?

The very next day after your interview, you should __________.

follow-up with a thank you note or email

When preparing for your first interview, make sure you have all of the following to bring with you EXCEPT __________.

a report card from most recent schooling

Jobs for entry-level beauty and wellness professionals __________.

are more numerous than the numbers of people who want them

On the morning of your exam, you should _________.

review the material thoroughly and heavily

When targeting potential employers, you should NOT ________.

begin your search immediately after graduation

In order to land a professional job in the esthetics industry, you will be required to do all EXCEPT ________.

Connect with a spa manager through a close friend already in the industry

AVOID ___________ when you decide to make your initial contact with a salon or spa.

send text messages to owners before making phone calls/in-person visit

When deciding what to wear to an interview, which of the following should you NOT include in your interview ensemble?

A strong, heavy dose of fashionable perfume or cologne.

During an interview, you should __________.

Not sit until you are asked to do so

If you don't feel comfortable writing your own resume....

Seek a professional resume writer.

When preparing for your practical exam, it is BEST you do which of the following?

Practice on the model you plan to take to the exam.

When you take the exam, you should AVOID ________.

answering the easiest questions first

Which of the following should you NOT do if and when you interviewer invites you to ask him or her questions?

Say: I don't have any questions for you at this time.

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1
GOOD advice to give someone regarding their practical exam would be to __________.
never bring the same model to the exam on which you practiced
make a list of equipment you are expected to bring to the examination
watch what other test candidates are doing because they might provide hints
take the exact same approach as you did for your written exam
2
Your appearance/style are crucial to making a good first impression. Because of this, you should AVOID ________.
having well-groomed nails at the interview
wearing strong but stylish cologne or perfume to the interview
wearing fashionable clothing to the interview
wearing fashionable and functional accessories to the interview
3
If you want to work as an esthetician at a national chain, why should you study and have a through understanding of it?
It will automatically translate to high test scores.
Allows you to bypass state board exams and move straight to your career .
It will guarantee you a job with high wages and good working conditions.
It provides you w/ the confidence needed to secure a job that suites you.
4
Which of the following is the BEST advice to listen to when creating your resume?
Make it complex in order to show sophistication.
Include information that is relevant to the desired position.
Make it as long as possible.
Include your first work experiences from long ago.
5
Deductive reasoning is the process of reaching logical conclusions by employing which of the following?
Logical reasoning
Practical induction
Illogical reasoning
A best-guess strategy
6
It is perfectly legal and okay if your interviewer asks you: _____________
What is your native language?
How old are you?
Are you physically able to preform this job?
Are you a US citizen?
7
If you want to work in an establishment with full-service treatments and luxurious locker rooms, you should focus on...
Basic value-priced operations.
Mid-priced full-service operations.
Booth rental establishments.
High end salons or day spas.
8
Which of the following is NOT considered a "whole you"/holistic hint to keep in mind when prepping for a written exam?
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.
Dress comfortably and professionally.
9
What does it mean to say you are "test wise"?
You crammed in a major study session just before leaving to take the test.
You have enough confidence in yourself not to have needed to study at all.
You know all the answers to the test ahead of time.
It means you understand the strategies for successful test taking.
10
How long does the average potential employer spend scanning a resume before deciding whether to grant an interview?
20 minutes
2 hours
2 minutes
20 seconds
11
If you want to work for an establishment that allows you to transfer/relocate you should focus your search on _________.
small independent establishments
large national chains
booth rental establishments
independent chains
12
A resume is BEST defined as _________.
a thorough, written description of your education/work experience
an oral summary of a person's education and work experience
a written summary of a person's education and work experience
a thorough, oral description of your education/work experience
13
If you want to enjoy similar success to that of top professionals in the esthetics industry, you should NOT _________.
plan for the future
rely on others
use your time wisely
draw on a reservoir of self-confidence to meet challenges
14
Use action verbs on your resume, because ________.
you should be realistic about what employees might offer you
it makes accomplishment statements more positive
untruthful statments usually catch up with you
avoiding flowery language is important
15
Start with __________, if you want to subtly increase the breadth and scope of your professional contacts.
networking
studying
targeting
deductive reasoning
16
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
17
When entering the field of esthetics you need to narrow that goal by answering all BUT what?
What fees must be paid and what courses must be taken to get you started?
Which clientele do you want to work with?
What particular areas within the industry are the most interesting to you?
What do you really want out of a career in the beauty industry?
18
The very next day after your interview, you should __________.
send a text asking when you can start
request a second showing
call to see if they've made a decision
follow-up with a thank you note or email
19
The MOST important factor that will influence how well you perform during your state's licensing exam is __________.
your note taking skills
your mastery of course content
your time management skills
your physical and psychological state
20
When preparing for your first interview, make sure you have all of the following to bring with you EXCEPT __________.
names and phone numbers of previous employers
a social security card or number
a driver's license or number
a report card from most recent schooling
21
Jobs for entry-level beauty and wellness professionals __________.
are less numerous than are the numbers of people who want them
are more numerous than the numbers of people who want them
are mostly available to those who rely on others to get them
can see their numbers affected upwards or downwards w/ the economy
22
You should NOT expect to be asked _______ during an interview.
what your native language is
how you would handle a problem client
why you want to work there
which skills you feel are your strongest
23
All of the following are examples of "soft skills" EXCEPT ________.
having good study habits
being punctual
having a positive attitude
having good interpersonal skills
24
On the morning of your exam, you should _________.
try to get very physically amped up
arrive to the rest site early
review the material thoroughly and heavily
skip breakfast
25
When targeting potential employers, you should NOT ________.
locate a salon or spa that serves the type of clients you wish to serve
keep the salon or spa's culture in mind
check out websites and social networking sites for various salon or spas
begin your search immediately after graduation
26
In order to land a professional job in the esthetics industry, you will be required to do all EXCEPT ________.
Secure the required credentials from state licensing board by paying a fee
Connect with a spa manager through a close friend already in the industry
Secure required state credentials by filling out an application
Pass your state's licensing exam
27
AVOID ___________ when you decide to make your initial contact with a salon or spa.
explaining that you are preparing to graduate from beauty school
send text messages to owners before making phone calls/in-person visit
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
28
When deciding what to wear to an interview, which of the following should you NOT include in your interview ensemble?
Similar stylish clothing to that of people who work at this spa.
Fashionable and functional accessories/jewelry.
A briefcase, which holds your portfolio.
A strong, heavy dose of fashionable perfume or cologne.
29
Which of the following should you focus on as you list former and current positions on your resume?
Duties
Achievements
Responsibilities
Salary history
30
Which of the following is NOT true of most of the top professionals in the esthetics industry?
They achieved success through self-motivation.
They were born successful.
They achieved through persistence.
They achieved success through energy.
31
How long after submitting a resume to and requesting an interview should you wait to make follow-up contact?
One week
One year
One month
One day
32
During an interview, you should __________.
Criticize former employers when given the chance
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
33
If you are __________, you will have a full understanding of the strategies for successfully taking tests.
career ready
psychologically fit
test wise
hardworking
34
If you don't feel comfortable writing your own resume....
Seek a professional resume writer.
Apply for a different job.
Tell your prospective employer you don't feel comfortable writing a resume.
Present your resume orally.
35
When preparing for your practical exam, it is BEST you do which of the following?
Practice on one model, but NOT the one youplan to take to the exam.
Avoid practicing on a live model altogether.
Practice on as many different models as possible.
Practice on the model you plan to take to the exam.
36
When you take the exam, you should AVOID ________.
answering the easiest questions first
skimming the entire test before beginning
making changes to answers without a good reason
asking questions of the examiner
37
Which of the following should you NOT do if and when you interviewer invites you to ask him or her questions?
Say: I don't have any questions for you at this time.
Ask: How long do employees typically work here?
Ask: When will the position be filled?
Ask: What are you looking for in a stylist?

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