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False
A school's career center has all types of career information, but the staff will not be able to help you find job leads
True
A strong work ethic is a common characteristic shared by the most successful employees in every workplace
False
After you find your first job, you will not need your Career Portfolio again
False
After you finish taking this class, you not need your Career Management Files Tracker again
Fasle
After you have a full-time job in your career field, you don't need to read professional and trade journals in your field
False
All private employment agencies are paid by employers, not job seekers
False
Because technology is essential to many jobs, employers must provide formal training classes to help employees learn new technology quickly
False
Because your goals are personal, you should not tell anyone what they are.
True
Counselors at state employment agencies can tell job seekers about training and education opportunities to upgrade their skills
True
Employers expect employees to possess basic academic skills
False
Employers expect to teach students who are new to the workplace how to apply their academic skills at work
True
Employers usually specify the education, training, and experience they are looking for applicants to possess
True
Fundamental skills, abilities, and attitudes you can transfer from one job or career to another are called transferable competencies
False
If you plan to be self-employed networking is not an essential tool or an effective use of your time
False
Most employers ask job applicants for one reference
False
Positive thinkers forget their past accomplishments and think only about future success
False
Researching your career field and prospective employers can give you an edge in interviews because the interviewer knows that you have the experience and qualifications for the job
False
Skills and abilities that can be applied in more than one work environment are called job-specific skills
True
The ability to work in teams is a work value employers look for in job applicants
False
The growth potential of an industry should not influence your decision about whether or not to pursue a career in that industry
False
The internet is generally considered an unreliable source for job information and career assessment tools
True
The local chamber of commerce is a good source for job-seeking information on small businesses in an area
False
The most successful job-seekers do not spend time keeping records of their job search activities
False
The primary reason employers attend career fairs is to advertise their companies to the public
True
Transferable competencies are especially important to job-seekers with limited work experience
False
Volunteer work is not a good way to investigate your career interests because you aren't paid for your work
False
You should ask the people you interview during career information surveys about the starting salary ranges for positions such as theirs
True
You should not ask the people you interview during career information surveys if they have any job openings
True
You should send a thank-you not to everyone who gives you a referral for your job search