6.07 Test: Managing Your Career
Which is the best response to give if a customer asks you a question you cannot answer?
"I'm not sure, but I'll see if I can find out."
Which of the following is the proper way to request an informational interview?
Contact the person a week or two in advance and ask for a convenient time to meet.
Which is the correct course of action to take when you first experience a potential conflict with a coworker?
Discuss calmly and privately with the person why you are concerned or upset.
Which of the following questions is an employer not allowed to ask in a job interview?
Do you attend church regularly? If so, which one?
Which of the following statements about career management is true?
Economic factors and new technologies often lead people to change occupations.
Which of the following statements about building new skills in your current job is not true?
Gaining new skills will allow you to focus more time on family and outside interests.
Which of the following is not true about an informational interview?
It's a great opportunity to find out if there are any job openings that you are qualified for.
What is meant by the term "blind" job posting?
The company advertising the job is not identified.
Which of the following statements about transferrable skills is true?
Transferrable skills can let you begin a new occupation without returning to an entry level position.
What sort of information about you is not an appropriate topic for conversation during an informational interview?
a detailed description of your favorite recreational activities
Which of the following is not a format for resumes?
numerical
If you have serious concerns about some aspect of a company's job offer, you should __________.
see if you can resolve or clarify the issues with the company's personnel representative
Which of the following is not a good resource for finding a job?
websites that charge a fee for services
Which of the following people would be a suitable personal reference for a job application?
your Model United Nations Club adviser
Which of the following is not an appropriate topic for casual conversation in the workplace?
your disagreement with a coworker on the president's policies
