Business principals chapter 9

Generally, you should try to limit your résumé to

1 page

If you leave your job, try to tell your employer at least _________ in advance

2 weeks

A community college is often referred to as a..

2 year college

Career experts estimate more than ___ percent of jobs are NOT advertised to the public

70

A natural, inborn aptitude to do certain things is called

A talent

_________ is the quality of being able to perform mental or physical tasks

Ability

An event often held at schools or community centers that allow you a chance to contact several prospective employers in a short time is called a...

Career fair

Which occupation falls under the SOCIAL SERVICES category career area?

Child care

A ___________ interview is a two-way conversation in which the interviewer learns about you and you learn about the company

Employment

A MENTOR can best be described as a

Experienced employee who serves as a counselor

It is best to postpone career planning until after you have begun full-time work

False

It is considered highly impolite for job applicants to ask questions during a job interview

False

References should always be included at the end of the résumé

False

The best way to tell an employer you are leaving a job is to write a short, polite letter of resignation

False

There is no point in reading newspaper help-wanted ads unless you already have a clear career goal in mind

False

True or False? It is illegal to screen applicants for skills and abilities in pre-employment tests.

False

After you have completed an interview for a job, you should send a ________ letter to express you appreciation for the opportunity to interview

Follow - up

Within a ____________ after a job interview, you should write a letter thanking the employer for speaking with you.

Follow up letter

A ____________ interview is a planned discussion with a worker who is willing to help you find out about the work that he or she does and the preparation needed for that career

Informational

An _______ involves work experience in an organization while learning about a career field especially in accounting finance marketing and communications

Internship

an experienced employee who serves as a counselor is a ______

Mentor

_________ is the willingness and ability of a person to move where jobs are located

Mobility

What goes on the personal info of a résumé

Name, email, phone number

The process of talking to other people about their job is called...

Net working

Prepare for a job interview by

Obtaining more info about your perspective employee and job you're applying for

What is the FIRST step in the career planning process?

Personal assessment

A summary of your important job-related information is called a...

Personal data sheet (do not attach files that can be hard to open)

Career ______ is the process of studying careers

Planning

A career _________ provides tangible evidence of your ability and skills; it might include samples of work you have done on previous jobs

Portfolio

A ____________- based résumé highlights your abilities and experience related to the job you are applying for

Qualification

Job __________ allows you to spend time with a worker for a day or a week to learn about a certain occupation

Shadow

A kind of combined résumé and cover letter that provides a quick summary of your ability to meet the needs of and organization is called a __________application letter

Targeted

Filling out a job application form should be considered your first job task

True

Many career experts suggest not including a career objective on your résumé because it might be vague or too general.

True

Over the coming years, service industries are expected to have the greatest career potential in the United States

True

cooperative education combines school with work-related experience

True

When posting your résumé online or sending it by e-mail

Use simple format

Your _______ are the things most important to you

Values

If you visit a business to ask about potential job openings

You could learn something about the company

What are some good strategies to follow on your first few days at a new job?

Ask questions, observe (do NOT complain)

In which stage of the career planning process would you begin to develop strong work relationships and practice career success behavior?

Career development and advancement