chapter 1 & 2 quiz Flashcards
A monthly publication of the US Department of Labor that contains current articles about occupation clusters, and many statistics, tables, and graphs are..
monthly labor reviews
A listing of the positive and negative attributes of a career choice is called..
job analysis
The amount of your monthly or annual pay is called
salary
Sick pay, vacation time, and profit-sharing are examples of ________ which you receive in addition to income.
benefits
The ability to advance two positions or greater responsibility refers to ________ opportunities.
promotion
Uniforms and their cleaning are examples of ______ that are not paid for by employers.
employee expenses
Job duties and activities, called _____, are important because you do these things every day on the job.
work characteristics
A listing of strengths, weaknesses, and plans of action designs to improve a person’s employability is called..
self-assessment
The learning of new and different skills so that an employee can retain employability is called…
retraining
Intensive, specialized programs (taken after obtaining the first college degree) that prepares participants for higher-level work responsibilities is called..
advanced degree
For students seeking job or career help, a(n) ____ offers advice and counseling for students in making career choices.
placement center
The attainment of higher skill levels to extend or enhance employability is called..
upgrading
_____ are nations that currently have a little industry and a low standard of living and represent opportunities for businesses to invest.
Developing
A person is a _______ when he or she actively seeks new knowledge, skills, and experiences.
life long learner
To cope with _______, there are three things you can do; accept it, reject it, or ignore it: progress cannot be stopped.
change
One who organizes, manages, and assumes the ownership risk of a business or enterprise is called an..
entrepreneur
Informal communication structures that are established for people to talk to each other and share information is called a..
network
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Chances are you will be able to stay in the same job, without any changes, for 25 years or more.
False
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Less education is necessary to prepare for a career than was the case 10 or 20 years ago.
False
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New technology will require many workers to upgrade and retrain or be unemployable.
True
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Employee expenses are costs paid by employees but not reimbursed by employers.
True
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A person going into business has many sources of information or assistance to help him or her.
True
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Having another person objectively assess your strengths and weaknesses is one way to help clarify your self assessment.
True
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Businesses it should stick with what is working today rather than reinventing themselves for what might happen in the future.
False
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Networking begins with having a complete system of contacts -personal, business, and professional- already in place.
False
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Most economists agree that America should have moved forward and maintain leadership in the information age, rather than try to recapture leadership in manufacturing.
True
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While long-term planning is necessary for businesses, it is not an essential part of an individual’s career planning.
False
Which of the following is not an example of a developing country that has risen economically in the past few years?
A) Sweden B) Brazil C) South Korea D) Mexico
Sweden
One of the highest paying career groups is A) agricultural
B) professional C) informational D) industrial
professional
A US Department of Labor Publication that gives in depth job descriptions of information in 11 career categories are..
Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH)
Which of these is not a publication of the US Department of labor?
A) Occupational Outlook Handbook B) Dictionary of Occupational Titles
C) Business Periodicals Index D) Monthly Labor Review
Business Periodicals Index
Which of these is an online source of career advice? A) Monthly Labor Review B) Monster C) Occupational Outlook Handbook D) O*Net
Occupational Outlook Handbook
In a job analysis, which of these is considered a positive feature of a career? A) employee expenses B) benefits C) downsizing D) all of these
benefits
Informal groups of people with common interests are called A) networks B) upgrading C) retraining D) entrepreneurs
networks
Who you are and how you fit in is your ______, wants, and goals.
needs
Chances are your beginning career will change in _____ years.
5
The things in your life that you consider to be important to you are called ______.
values
The way you choose to live your life, which is based on the values you have chosen, called ______.
lifestyle
A natural physical or mental ability is an _____.
aptitude
Individual qualities and traits that make you a unique person make up your _____.
personality
A desired end toward which efforts are directed is a ______.
goal
A goal that is planned for the next few months or years is called an ________ goal.
intermediate
A person you know who has inside information about job openings is called a __________.
contact
Spending a morning or afternoon with a worker in a job that interests you is known as ______.
job shadowing
A record of the jobs you have had and how long you worked each is your ______.
work history
A type of employment agency that seeks out highly qualified people to fill positions is a _____.
headhunter
A good _______ includes using effective job search techniques, developing appropriate skills, seeking part time work, and keeping yourself from being locked into a career.
claim of action
Public and private _____ help job seekers find a job for which they are qualified.
employment agency
When you work and learn to do something well, you are said to have gained _____ in that area, making you more valuable as an employee.
experience
Many schools have ______ students attend classes part of the day and then go to a job that provides supervised field experience.
cooperative education
A ______goal is one you expect to reach in a few days or weeks.
short term
To seek information online and in book, pamphlets, articles, and all resources available is to _______ a topic or subject.
research
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When you are attending school full time, your central life is that of being a student.
True
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When a job fails to meet a persons needs, wants, and goals, that person is likely to be frustrated and unhappy in his/her work.
True
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During our high school years, you will form many values of your own, while rejecting all your parents’ values.
False
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Many job openings are never advertised; they are filled by people who have contacts within the company.
True
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The first thing you should do in good career planning is to devise a mom planning action.
False
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A long term goal takes place in 5 - 10 years or longer; it might include getting a college degree.
True
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When you work at a job and gain experience and expertise, you become more valuable as an employee.
True
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A temp agency provides full time permanent job placement, usually without a fee.
False
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The state employment office does not charge you a few to help you find a job.
True
The average career span is _____ years during a life time.
A) 15 B) 25 C) 25-40 D) 40+
40+
When you are no longer a student and have begun your career, your central life activity is likely to be your
A) marriage B) job C) hobby D) friends
job
A career is considered to be an important value in most peoples lives, because it influences
A) job satisfaction B) goals C) friendships D) all of these
All of these
Your appearance, enthusiasm, and attitude are all examples of qualities that make up your
A) job profile B) lifestyle C) values D) personality
personality
Intermediate goals, such as graduation and travel plans, can take _______ to complete.
A) days B) weeks C) a few months D) 10 years
a few months
Career planning does not include
A) credit counseling B) research C) re evaluation D) self analysis
credit counseling
Job search techniques do not include
A) getting organized B) making a plan C) going with friends to interviews D) following up
going with friends to interviews
A circle of friends, acquaintances, and relatives provide each of us with a certain number of
A) references B) contacts C) suppliers D) skills
contacts
Which of these records would not be found in a placement folder?
A) attendance B) academic C) discipline D) credit
credit
An alphabetical subject listing of business services is know as
A) classified ads B) want ads C) Yellow Pages D) personal contacts
Yellow Pages
