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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


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