CHAPTER 30: PREPARING FOR LICENSING & EMPLOYMENT Flashcards
The typical independent salon has about _________ styling stations.
a. three
b. five
c. ten
d. forty
b. five
Which type of salon shares a national name, consistent image, and business formula that is used at every location?
a. franchise salon
b. day spa
c. value-price salon
d. medical spa
a. franchise salon
On the day of an exam, it is important to arrive early with a self-confident attitude and be alert, calm, and _________.
a. anxious
b. ready for a break
c. eager to pass
d. ready for the challenge
d. ready for the challenge
After doing a salon site visit, it is important to send the salon representative a ___________.
a. personal photo
b. cover letter
c. thank-you note
d. resume
c. thank-you note
Which of these questions can a potential employer legally ask during an interview?
a. how old are you?
b. are you authorized to work in the unites states?
c. what is your native language?
d. what type of illnesses or disabilities do you have?
b. are you authorized to work in the unites states?
When going over the directions for the exam, if there are things you do not understand, you should ___________.
a. try to figure it out on your own
b. turn your test in and take the exam another day
c. focus on the parts of the exam you do understand
d. ask the examiner
d. ask the examiner
When answering a multiple choice question ___________.
a. if two choices are opposites, one is probably correct
b. you should stop reading the choices when you see one that looks correct
c. responses such as “all of the above” are usually not the correct choice
d. you should never guess under any circumstances
a. if two choices are opposites, one is probably correct
Which of these words is an example of an absolute?
a. sometimes
b. never
c. equal
d. good
b. never
When taking the practical exam, which of the following behaviors is not likely to be beneficial?
a. observe other practical exams prior to taking yours if allowed to do so
b. follow all infection control and safety procedures throughout the exam
c. focus on what the other test candidates are doing as you work
d. listen carefully to the instructions and follow them explicitly
c. focus on what the other test candidates are doing as you work
Having the drive to take the necessary action to achieve a goal is known as ___________.
a. integrity
b. enthusiasm
c. motivation
d. work ethic
c. motivation
When preparing your professional resume, it is recommended that you ___________.
a. make it about two pages long
b. focus primarily on the schools you have attended
c. omit information about your professional skills
d. focus on information relevant to the position you are seeking
d. focus on information relevant to the position you are seeking
The process of reaching logical conclusions by employing logical reasoning is called ______.
a. intuition
b. deductive reasoning
c. postulating
d. deciphering information
b. deductive reasoning
A ________ is a written summary of a person’s education and work experience.
a. portfolio
b. personal history
c. cover letter
d. resume
d. resume
The basic question or problem in a test question is known as a __________.
a. stem
b. response
c. query
d. post
a. stem
Which of these terms refers to understanding the strategies for successfully taking tests?
a. work ethic
b. test-wise
c. street-smart
d. deductive reasoning
b. test-wise
A ________ is a collection of photos and documents that reflect your skills, accomplishments, and abilities in your chosen career field.
a. resume
b. cover letter
c. employment agreement
d. employment portfolio
d. employment porfolio
During your career journey, when is a great time to achieve significant accomplishments that will strengthen your resume?
a. after graduation
b. after obtaining your first position
c. while you are in cosmetology school
d. after achieving sucess
c. while you are in cosmetology school
Which of the following behaviors is not considered a good study habit?
a. staying up late studying the night before a test
b. reading content carefully
c. developing a detailed vocabulary list
d. organizing and reviewing handouts
a. staying up late studying the night before a test
Having ______ means being committed to a strong code of moral and artistic values.
a. motivation
b. integrity
c. enthusiasm
d. a strong work ethic
b. integrity
Which type of salon is most likely to offer extra such as five-minute head, neck, and shoulder massaged as part of the shampoo?
a. high-end image salon
b. mid-priced full-service salon
c. booth rental salon
d. basic value-priced
a. high-end image salon
When developing your resume, use concise, clear sentences and avoid overwriting or _______.
a. direct language
b. action verbs
c. relevant experience
d. flowery language
d. flowery language
A powerful portfolio will include letters of reference from ____________.
a. friends
b. family members
c. former employers
d. neighbors
c. former employers
It is recommended that you create a digital portfolio or _____________.
a. an online showcase of your work
b. written summary of your career highlights
c. limited review of accomplishments
d. after photos of your work
a. an online showcase of your work
Getting into the field and visiting salons and talking to salon owners, managers, educators and stylists is known as ____________.
a. visiting
b. interacting
c. networking
d. speaking
c. networking
What is the third step in the process of securing employment?
a. targeting the salon
b. requesting an interview
c. observing the salon
d. showing up for a spontaneous interview
b. requesting an interview
Your interview outfit should be fashionable and flattering as well as similar to the salon’s _____________.
a. color scheme
b. logo colors
c. clientele dress
d. style culture
d. style culture
Important supporting materials that should be taken to an employment interview include your resume, employment portfolio, and _____________.
a. your ideas for change
b. your medical history
c. facts and figures
d. your birth certificate
c. facts and figures
