Career Achievement - Chapter 3

lower than average salaries

Service worker employments often pay _____ for all sectors.

Hispanic

The US Bureau of Labor and Statistics shows _____ people to be the fastest growing demographic in the US workforce.

Occupational

The ________ Outlook Handbook is the best known source to examine ALL opportunities in the United States and includes salaries, education/skills/experience, location, benefits and more?

speed

The adage, "money loves ________" implies the faster the reaction time of a person then the more likely that person will find wealth! Truly, the opposite of this adage would be, "a lack of money loves procrastination".

the faster someone reacts, then the more likely they are to have success

The adage, "money loves speed" implies ___________.

aged 55 and older

The baby boomer population is best described as ______.

personal contacts networking

The data tend to indicate that most people acquire jobs because of _____ and _____.

increasing

The number of workers, age 55 and older is ________ due to the aging baby boomers generation.

Realize that if you think you could attract better people, then it is time for you to improve yourself.

How does the phrase "Water rises to its own level" apply to you in your job search?

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How many jobs will an individual hold on an average?

80-90 percent

How much of our lives is likely under our control?

transoceanic communications satellites internet shipping travel/transport plane travel/transport

Identify all that has impacted the globalization of the world.

False

True or false: Today's workforce no longer has gender inequality issues.

bachelor's or associate degree

When it comes to the top 20 fastest growing occupations in the United States, ______ is required for employment.

also increased

As technology has increased, the impact is that America's working poor have _____.

informational interview

An interview that allows you to gather information about a particular occupation or company is called a(n):

manufacturing

An occupation that is not on the increase is

health care

Based on the US Department of Labor, the fastest growing job market is _________.

about 7%

In 2012, what percentage of the US population were considered the "working poor"?

increasing

Management opportunities are expected to _______ between 2012 and 2022.

a pattern of changes that afford some level of predictability

Market trends is best defined as _______.

using a non-self entity to do work for pay

Outsourcing is best described as ________.

Degree married single male with kids single female with kids

Place the least likely attribute leading to being classified as the working poor at the top and move systematically down to more likely demographics associated with the working poor.

temporary agencies

A company that connects employers with employees that seek short-term employment is often called _____.

targeted

A nice feature that can be used while surfing the Occupational Outlook Handbook is the _______ job search that allows a person search for a job that best fits their passions and skills.

service worker

A person who works is directly tied to fulfilling a need that other people have is often collectively called a(n) ___________.

targeted job search

A(n) _____ is a possible tool-feature when using the Occupational Outlook Handbook so that a person might find the job/career that best fits their passions and skills.

the number of employees

By US code, a small to medium employer (SME) is defined by ______.

1 to 500

By US code, a small to medium employer (SME) is will have ___ to ___ employees.

purpose or meaning

Data from an atrocity that occurred at a German concentration camp describes the health-longevity of prisoners were directly correlated with type of work done and therefore, indicates that "work" needs to have _______.

virtual companies

Due to globalization by the internet, ______ are become increasingly common and offer employment opportunities to those people who have cultural-awareness, computer skills, bi-lingual and other skills.

awareness.

More than half of the solution to any problem is

getting work completed and costing less in terms of time, money, and/or resources

Often times the driving force behind outsourcing is _____.

frictional

Regardless of strong and weak markets, ______ unemployment can occur as people move between jobs, careers, and locations.

product-based to service-based

The US economy is seeing a shift from _____ to _____ jobs.

a complicated issue that should be considered in a case-by-case manner and should consider the consequences for all stakeholders

The ethics of outsourcing is best described as __________.

more

The more education a person has than typically the ____ income a person receives.

factory automations

The most common example used to describe the increase in the working poor due to impacts of new technologies is _______.

diversity

Which factor is one of America's greatest strengths?

They constitute about 14.2 percent of people in the labor force.

Which of the following is not true about the working poor?

having an associate's and/or bachelor's degree

Which of the following yields the lowest risk of being part of the working poor demographic?

26 percent of Fortune 500 CEOs are women.

Which statement is not true?

influence he/her to take classes for a career as a physician assistants

In 2015, a trend in medicine was using more physician assistants and less medical doctors in emergency rooms and family practice clinics. As a freshman biology/chemistry major, this market trend might _____.

personal contacts

John has an friend who graduated several years ahead of him from college who happens to work for a company seeking an accountant. John takes advantage of this knowledge by applying for the job promptly. This is an example of using his ______.

health care and social work

Management opportunities in the _____ are expected to be the most significant in the years to come (2012-2022), as high as and 23.3% increase.

$24,000

On average, how much more per year will an individual with a Bachelor's degree earn than an individual with a HS diploma?

working poor

Those people who are working or in search of work and have an income lower than the US poverty threshold are collectively called the _____.

False

True or false: The data shows that income-level has impact on whether a job/career is considered satisfying for most people.

True

True or false: Today's work force will change their jobs much more frequently than in years past.

scoring an informational interview with someone on the inside

Which is one of the greatest sources of insight when considering a certain company?

Hispanics

Which is the fastest growing labor force group?

You can use any contact you have at the company to gain opinions. It can assist you in your job search by providing you with networking contacts You can gather information about a particular occupation or company

Which of the following are benefits of conducting an informational interview?

A company that does most of its activities via the internet.

Which of the following best describe virtual companies or also known as e-commerce companies?

graduate degree such as Master's, PhD/EdD, or professional license (RN/MD, veterinarian, laywer, CPA, MBA)

Which of the following has the LEAST difficulty find a job based on the current data from the Department of Labor? Those with _____.

factory assemblers

Which of the following is not a service provider?

the decrease of higher education

Which of the following is not a trend?

transferable skills.

Achievements give an employer some insight into your

increasingly; an increase

Cultural awareness is a(n) _____ important skills due to _____ in the diversity of the United States economy.

more

Currently, data from the US Bureau of Labor and Statistics suggest that people will change their jobs _____ often than in years past.

Occupational Outlook Handbook

What is an excellent source of information regarding ALL job opportunities in the United States and includes salaries, education/skills/experience, location, benefits and more?

the rise of the elderly population

What is responsible for the emerging trends in employment?

to research a company of interest as thoroughly as possible

What is the key aspect of a targeted job search?

gender inequality exists

When women earn only 77 cents on the dollar of men and data such as only 4.6% of Fortune 500 CEOs are women, this implies that ______.

having a "teachable" disposition

Which are transferable skills that result from a four-year college education?

to be accountable

Which is an important principle to remember in the job hunt?

focus on your local newspaper

Which is not a good way to find your next job?

managing

Which is not a job-specific skill?

Globalization

________is often considered the interconnectedness of the world in terms of resources, profits, markets, economics, and many other factors. This is due to planes, ships, and telecommunications.