Chapter 30 - Seeking Employment

Question 1

The typical independent salon has about _____ styling stations.

a. 3
b. 5
c. 10
d. 40

Answer 1

b. 5

Question 2

Which type of salon shares a national name, consistent image and business formula with salons in other locations?

a. franchise
b. day spa
c. value-priced salon
d. medical spa

Answer 2

a. franchise

Question 3

Making contact with salons and professionals to establish contacts in the beauty industry is called:

a. interviewing
b. marketing
c. advertising
d. networking

Answer 3

d. networking

Question 4

After doing a salon site visit, it is important to send the salon representative a:

a. copy of your employment portfolio
b. cover letter
c. thank you note
d. resume

Answer 4

c. thank you note

Question 5

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 US?
c. What is you native language?
d. What types of illnesses or disabilities do you have?

Answer 5

b. Are you authorized to work in the US?

Question 6

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 booklet in and take the exam another day
c. focus on the parts of the exam you do understand
d. ask the examiner

Answer 6

d. ask the examiner

Question 7

When answering multiple choice questions:

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 incorrect
d. you should never guess under any circumstances

Answer 7

a. if two choices are opposites, one is probably correct

Question 8

Which of these words is an example of an absolute?

a. sometimes
b. never
c. equal
d. good

Answer 8

b. never

Question 9

When taking the practical exam, it is recommended that you do all BUT which of the following?

a. Observe other practical exams prior to taking yours if allowed to do so
b. Follow all infection and disease control practices
c. Focus on what the other candidates are doing
d. Listen carefully to the instructions and follow them explicitly

Answer 9

c. Focus on what the other candidates are doing

Question 10

To be successful in cosmetology, it is important to develop:

a. technical skills
b. communication skills
c. both technical and communication skills
d. neither technical nor communication skills

Answer 10

c. both technical and communication skills

Question 11

When preparing your professional resume, it is recommended that you:

a. make it about two pages long
b. primarily focus on the schools you have attended
c. omit information about you professional skills
d. focus on information relevant to the position you are seeking

Answer 11

d. focus on information relevant to the position you are seeking

Question 12

The process of reaching logical conclusions by employing logical reasoning is called:

a. intuition
b. deductive reasoning
c. postulating
d. deciphering

Answer 12

b. deductive reasoning

Question 13

A(n) _____ is a written summary of a person’s education and work experience.

a. employment portfolio
b. employment agreement
c. cover letter
d. resume

Answer 13

d. resume

Question 14

The basic question or problem on an exam is known as a:

a. stem
b. response
c. query
d. post

Answer 14

a. stem

Question 15

Which of these terms refer to understanding the strategies for successfully taking test?

a. work ethic
b. test-wise
c. street-smart
d. deductive reasoning

Answer 15

b. test-wise

Question 16

A(n) _______ is a collection of photos and documents that reflect you skills, accomplishments and abilities in your chosen career field.

a. resume
b. cover letter
c. employment agreement
d. employment portfolio

Answer 16

d. employment portfolio

Question 17

Who should ask questions during the interview?

a. only the interviewer
b. only the interviewee
c. both the interviewer and interviewee
d. neither the interviewer nor interviewee

Answer 17

c. both the interviewer and interviewee

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT an example of a good study habit?

a. staying up late studying the night before
b. reading content carefully
c. developing a detailed vocabulary list
d. organizing and reviewing handouts

Answer 18

a. staying up late studying the night before

Question 19

Having ________ means being committed to a strong code of moral and artistic values.

a. motivation
b. integrity
c. enthusiasm
d. a strong work ethic

Answer 19

b. integrity

Question 20

Which type of salon is MOST likely to offer extras such as five-minute head, neck and shoulder massages as part of the shampoo?

a. high-end salon
b. mid-priced full-service salon
c. booth rental salon
d. basic value-priced salon

Answer 20

a. high-end salon

Question 21

Students with a learning disability may be allowed extra time to take the test.
T or F

Answer 21

True

Question 22

Before a job interview, think about question for the interviewer and bring a list if necessary.
T or F

Answer 22

True

Question 23

A good deductive reasoning strategy is to eliminate options known to be incorrect.
T or F

Answer 23

True

Question 24

Large nation salon chains are owned by individuals who pay a fee to use the name.
T or F

Answer 24

False

Question 25

When choosing a salon for employment opportunities, it is critical to choose a salon that:

a. provides for an easy commute
b. has no advancement opportunities
c. services the type of clients you wish to serve
d. is trendy and fashionable

Answer 25

c. services the type of clients you wish to serve

Question 26

When selection an interview wardrobe, it is critical that the selection be:

a. your favorite colors
b. appropriate for the position
c. irrelevant to the position
d. trendy and expensive

Answer 26

b. appropriate for the position

Question 27

The average time an employer will spend scanning a resume is:

a. 10 seconds
b. 12 seconds
c. 20 seconds
d. 30 minutes

Answer 27

c. 20 seconds

Question 28

The technique of establishing contacts that may eventually lead to employment opportunities is:

a. sampling
b. advertising
c. networking
d. marketing

Answer 28

c. networking

Question 29

During salon visits, to ensure that all key areas are observed, it is important to develop a:

a. checklist
b. summary
c. resume
d. notebook

Answer 29

a. checklist

Question 30

If possible, a simple resume should have how many pages?

a. 4
b. no more than 3
c. 2
d. 1

Answer 30

d. 1

Question 31

The salon with a national name, consistent image and business formula used in every location is a(n):

a. high-end salon
b. value-priced salon
c. franchise salon
d. independent salon

Answer 31

c. franchise salon

Question 32

Understanding the strategies for successfully taking tests

a. test-wise
b. integrity
c. transferable skills
d. deductive reasoning

Answer 32

a. test-wise

Question 33

Process of reaching logical conclusions by employing logical reasoning

a. test-wise
b. integrity
c. transferable skills
d. deductive reasoning

Answer 33

d. deductive reasoning

Question 34

Skills mastered at other jobs that can be put to use in a new position

a. test-wise
b. integrity
c. transferable skills
d. deductive reasoning

Answer 34

c. transferable skills

Question 35

Commitment to a strong code of moral and artistic values

a. test-wise
b. integrity
c. transferable skills
d. deductive reasoning

Answer 35

b. integrity