Career readiness exam

Abraham Maslow's Hierarchy is made up of how many "needs?"

5

Which is not an example of CSR?

An excessive CEO bonus

Employment is defined as

Any paid part-time/full-time, short-term/long-term, temporary/permanent work experience

This generation is known as Generation X:

Born between 1965 - 1980

When an organization tries to connect its social values to those of its customers and employees, it is meeting its _____________________.

Corporate social responsibility (CSR)

The 4 C's describe those transferable skills that are valuable to an employer. They are:

Critical thinking, communication, collaboration, creativity

A conventional type might be drawn to these types of majors:

Dental hygiene, banking and finance, office systems

Someone who is skilled in "interviewing for information" can:

Draw out subjects with incisive questioning

A growth mindset:

Enables an individual to learn from challenges

Diversity is changing the workplace. Which of the following statements best describes how it can influence a career seeker?

More employers will be people of color

The process of identifying preferences is most like:

Putting the pieces of a puzzle together

What is the best way to remove negative content about yourself from a Web site you do not control?

Send a polite letter to the Web site owner asking them to remove it

How should you dress on the first day of a new job to make a positive first impression?

Wear a business suit, you can always remove your jacket

An individual who commits to the concept of "lifelong learning"

Will take additional courses to prepare for a new career field or career advancement

What is a benefit of buying well-constructed clothing in classic styles?

all of the above

Why are people with a significant amount of responsibility expected to dress and act more formally?

all of the above

When you turn a phrase into a positive personal values statement, it is called

an affirmation

A major contributor to an increasingly multigenerational workplace is:

an increased lifespan

People frequently blend sounds together, or ____________________ when they speak.

assimilate

How many business suits should you own?

at least 2

The following is an example of a career-specific or technical skill set:

blueprint reading

Which of the following is not an experiential learning experience:

business management class

A good place to write your thoughts and feelings about your preferences and the things that interest you is in a(n) _____________________.

career journal

A student who seeks out job opportunities that involve a rotation between multiple departments within an organization likely values:

change and variety

Your hairstyle should be ____.

conservative, matching your job and position

Which of the following steps is not part of the career development process:

daydreaming

Someone who can achieve results by assigning tasks to others is skilled in:

delegating

This concept explains the extent to which a person is similar to a single type and not others:

differentiation

Develop a rich vocabulary so you can speak fluently and expressively.

do

Listen and mimic professional speakers such as news anchors.

do

Read aloud to improve your diction, which is the clarity and proper pronunciation of words.

do

The career theorist who posited the idea that one's self-concept evolves and is influenced by many factors is named:

donald super

Assimilate, or blend sounds together when you speak.

dont

Speak quickly, especially in a professional setting.

dont

An ____________________ is a sentence or two that introduces you to someone else during the length of an elevator ride, which is about 15-30 seconds.

elevator speech

According to Holland's typology, the type of person who values material accomplishment and social status is ______________.

enterprising

The life stage that is responsible for helping us to clarify our interests and career choices is called

establishment

Someone who enjoys organizing family functions might prefer a career in:

event planning

According to the MBTI® instrument, a person with a preference for _____________ will tend to "act before he or she thinks" and a person with a preference for ___________________ will tend to "think before he or she acts."

extroversion, introversion

____________________ is acceptable in most industries as long as it is short and neatly trimmed.

facial hair

"Career resilience" means being able to control events that impact your career.

false

A "getting a job" mindset is the foundation for good career development.

false

A person who is more inclined to listen to the advice of colleagues who are stylish and fashion forward is intrinsically motivated.

false

A relaxed dress code adopted by many companies is commonly called dress casual. _________________________

false

According to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, lower order needs don't have to be satisfied in order to advance to a higher order need.

false

Awkward speech habits are more obvious when you speak slowly.

false

Business casual means anything goes (sneakers, jeans, t-shirts, etc).

false

Business suits, silk shirts and ties, woolens, and similar items should be machine washed. _________________________

false

Career assessment tools should be the sole guide in determining your career path.

false

Developmental theories are not a factor in explaining career development.

false

Facial hair on men should be groomed at least once a week. _________________________

false

It is against the law for an employer to use "digital dirt" as a factor in hiring a new employee.

false

Judging types, according to the MBTI®, like to voice their opinions on issues.

false

Leisure activities are formalized experiences that allow you to have fun while gaining critical job skills.

false

Navy and black are the classic colors for business suits. _________________________

false

Occupations, like individuals, can only reflect one personality type preference

false

People who serve in the military have very little "real-world" experience to put on a résumé.

false

Powdered soaps tend to dissolve more effectively in water than liquid detergents.

false

The 4 C's & 3 R's are two types of transferable skill sets that can only be acquired in the workplace.

false

The Holland code is not the same as the RAISEC code.

false

The ability to connect skills, preferences, and values to career choices is the secret to career success only for celebrities.

false

The publicly searchable information available about you makes up your resume. _________________________

false

Transferable skills are not applicable to career-specific industries.

false

When you are wearing a name tag, wear it high on the left shoulder so it remains visible as you shake hands. _________________________

false

You have to enjoy doing something for it to be considered a "skill."

false

You should dress in the same business casual every day, even if you have important meetings or presentations.

false

Technological advances that directly connect individuals have led to the development of a:

flat global economy

A classic piece of career advice is to dress ____

for the job you want, not the job you have

Your ____________________ is how you combine clothing, grooming, behavior, and speech to represent yourself to others.

image

Research shows that individuals who are _________________ motivated feel better regardless of whether they attain their goals.

intrinsically

According to the MBTI® instrument, this type gains energy from spending time alone:

introvert

According to the MBTI® instrument, this type can more readily see the big picture as well as patterns and connections:

intuitive

A person with this personality type might see himself or herself as an analytical, intelligent, curious person who enjoys learning:

investigative

According to Holland's code, IRS stands for ____________, Realistic, and Social.

investigative

A "work first, play later" approach to life is typical of this preference:

judging

This generation is most likely to speak up to authority, feel empowered, and value collaboration:*

millenials

John Holland's typology theory examines the relationship between:

people and occupational environments

Someone who can sketch, draw, illustrate, and photograph, has the ability to:

portray images

This field of psychology explores how gratitude and personal fulfillment are attained.

positive psychology

According to Holland's typology, someone who enjoys outdoor activities is:

realistic

The impression that others have of you is known as your _____________ and should be cultivated carefully.

reputation

An individual who feels fulfilled in his or her work life and personal life has reached this level of Maslow's Hierarchy:

self actualization

A person can be impacted by negative beliefs of one's own ethnic group even if he or she doesn't agree with the negative beliefs. This concept is known as _____________ .

stereotype threat

A person who values making decisions will seek out this type of relationship in the workplace:

taking the lead on a new group project

How long should you shake someone's hand before releasing your grip?

three seconds

A "can-do" attitude combined with a creative and task-oriented skill set will demonstrate your professionalism to an employer.

true

A company's mission statement, which may be found on the company website, is a good indicator of a company's values.

true

A good mentor can help shape your values.

true

A person who is considering cutting back on his or her hours in an effort to ease into retirement is experiencing the life stage known as "disengagement."

true

A person's job performance and motivation are likely to increase if her job tasks interest her and align with her values.

true

A proactive individual takes initiative in the workplace and seeks growth opportunities.

true

Career development is a "self-directed" process.

true

Career theorists study those factors that influence career and life decision-making.

true

Diction is the degree of clarity and proper pronunciation in your speech. _________________________

true

Digital literacy can facilitate the career exploration process by helping you to evaluate online information.

true

If you use fragrance, it should be lightly scented, and not distracting. _________________________

true

International standard business attire includes suits, jackets, dresses, long-sleeved shirts, ties, and leather shoes. _________________________

true

Network development support and skills development support are two benefits of "group affiliation."

true

Personal hygiene is the practice of maintaining cleanliness and health. _________________________

true

Reviewing course descriptions in a college catalog and job announcements are good ways to identify skills you might have used in the past.

true

Serving as secretary of an Honors Club is an example of an extracurricular activity.

true

Shoes that are dull, scuffed, or scratched can ruin an otherwise professional appearance.

true

Someone who appreciates beauty in all things has an "aesthetic" value.

true

The Career Development process begins with an understanding of what's important to you.

true

The everyday activities that you choose to participate in can offer clues to your preferences.

true

The foundations for the MBTI® instrument came from Carl Jung's theory of personality typology

true

The purpose of this chapter is to help you understand how those things that come naturally to us, and we enjoy doing, can be converted into a satisfying career path.

true

Today, there is no single standard dress code for the workplace.

true

Typing your name into a Google search is a good way to monitor your digital footprint.

true

When posting on controversial Web sites, you should consider using an anonymous persona.

true

You use all the eight preferences of the MBTI® scales.

true

Your appearance should be appropriate for the group you work with.

true

Your greeting helps you make a positive first impression on new acquaintances.

true

Studies suggest that most people form opinions about a person ____.

within the first minute or two of interaction

Someone who is intrinsically motivated will be more interested in:

work life balance than status

In reference to your online persona, whom should you share personal information with?

your friends

Whom should you ask about a company's dress codes and expectations when starting a new job?

your manager or human resources