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Which one of the following is a professional association that can assist in career planning for a specific career area?


A) Bureau of Labor Statistics
B) Chamber of Commerce
C) Rotary Club
D) American Marketing Association
E) U.S.Department of Labor

F) B) and E)
G) None of the above

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Lisa Trotter wants to gain some needed experience so when she is ready to start a career she has something to offer a company.She has decided to help with the homecoming parade for the University of Central Oklahoma where she goes to school full-time.Which of the following employment strategies is she pursuing?


A) part-time employment
B) volunteer work
C) internship
D) campus project
E) cooperative education program

F) B) and C)
G) A) and B)

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is a benefit on which you pay no taxes.


A) Networking
B) Vesting
C) A tax-deferred benefit
D) A tax-exempt benefit
E) An opportunity cost

F) C) and D)
G) B) and C)

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Bill Evans is concerned about the effect of current economic conditions on various career fields.Which one of the following would be most useful to Bill as he addresses his concerns?


A) Occupational Outlook Handbook
B) The Wall Street Journal
C) campus placement office
D) Chamber of Commerce
E) professional association

F) B) and E)
G) B) and C)

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Current business and economic news can be an indication of future job demand.

A) True
B) False

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Which of the following is a benefit on which you pay taxes at some future date?


A) cafeteria-style benefit
B) vesting
C) tax-deferred benefit
D) tax-exempt benefit
E) exclusion

F) A) and E)
G) B) and C)

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Tara Guest wants to gain some needed experience so when she is ready to start a career she has something to offer a company.She has decided to help the Edmond Historical Society present programs to local school children.Which of the following employment experience strategies is she pursuing?


A) part-time employment
B) volunteer work
C) internship
D) campus project
E) cooperative education program

F) C) and D)
G) All of the above

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Mathematical abilities,problem-solving skills,and physical dexterity are examples of:


A) interests.
B) survival skills.
C) aptitudes.
D) occupational attitudes.
E) on-the-job training.

F) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

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Changes in the demand for goods and services are an example of a(n) ____________ influence on the job market.


A) economic
B) social
C) political
D) technological
E) industrial

F) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

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The purpose of a cover letter is to determine if a company has jobs available.

A) True
B) False

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Functional résumés emphasize a person's skills and abilities in categories such as communications,research,and human relations.

A) True
B) False

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Austin Guess has written his resume and had it checked by his career placement center for errors.He plans on sending it to three companies he has identified as having job openings.Which step in the career planning process is Austin completing?


A) assess and research personal goals and abilities.
B) evaluate the employment market to identify specific employment opportunities.
C) develop a resume and cover letter to apply for specific positions.
D) interview for specific positions and assess the interview performance.
E) evaluate financial and other factors of positions offered.

F) B) and D)
G) All of the above

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References are generally omitted from a résumé.

A) True
B) False

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The purpose of an informational interview is to:


A) obtain employment.
B) reduce the number of potential candidates.
C) ask job candidates some general questions.
D) practice interview skills.
E) gather information about a firm or for career planning.

F) None of the above
G) B) and E)

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A job tends to have less of a long-term commitment to a field than a career.

A) True
B) False

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Compared to a job,a career:


A) is often less financially rewarding.
B) requires minimum training.
C) demands regular updating of knowledge.
D) has limited opportunities for advancement.
E) is one who engage in for your lifetimE.

F) A) and C)
G) B) and E)

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An interest inventory measures a person's aptitudes.

A) True
B) False

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The finalists for a job position are invited for a(n) ____________ interview.


A) informational
B) confirmation
C) selection
D) screening
E) personal contact

F) C) and E)
G) None of the above

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The final step of the career planning process is to:


A) plan for career development.
B) evaluate the job market.
C) research specific career areas.
D) identify potential job opportunities.
E) evaluate job offers.

F) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

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A tax-exempt employee benefit is usually more advantageous than a tax-deferred benefit.

A) True
B) False

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