The workplace that today’s students enter will have:

more international competition.

What is a characteristic of an entrepreneur?

Has the personality to be self-employed

Advancement up a career ladder mainly requires:

additional education or training.

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

What are your skills and abilities?

An appropriate interview question would be?

What are your greatest strengths

During a job interview, a potential employee can demonstrate dependability by:

highlighting continual service to a company or organization.

A cover letter is used to:

highlight information in an accompanying résumé.

Which is a good question to ask a potential employer during a job interview?

"Are there opportunities for advancement?"

Which response would indicate you have technology resource information skills?

I researched using periodical, book, electronic, and HR

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

organizes experiences and skills.

A student’s four-year career plan developed for use in high school should reflect:

courses to support the student’s chosen career pathway.

The main sections of a cover letter of application are:

salutation, introduction, body, and conclusion.

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

learning to adapt to the environment.

The Dictionary of Occupational Titles on ONet describes:

job duties and work characteristics.

Which is not a career information guide?

Readers’ Guide to Periodic Literature

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

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