Workplace Readiness Skills 9-16

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A customer who speaks little English calls with questions about a product he recently purchased at your store. You are having difficulty understanding him. What is your best approach to helping this customer?

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Follow the established customer service policy

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The sometimes predictable fluctuations in economic activity of one company, such as employment and productions are referred to as:

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The business cycle

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What is the result of a large supply but a low demand for a particular product?

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surplus

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When applying for a job that has specific job requirements, you should clarify, emphasize and elaborate on your ability to perform those tasks in your

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cover letter

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A benefit to preparing and taking your own lunch to work is:

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it provides the opportunity to eat healthier

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An employer responds positively to Alice's application by calling and asking her to review in person. Her parent can help her most by

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asking her mock questions and giving feedback

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The goals of professional networking are to develop

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connections and advisors based on mutual needs/interest and trust

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Which question could violate laws aimed at achieving equal employment opportunities? Options: What is your address?, What are your job skills?, What is your job history?, What is your religion?

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What is your religion?

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When writing resumes, why do employers prefer professional references over personal ones?

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Personal references can be biased.

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Jill's company will reimburse staff for taking professional development courses, which tells Jill that the company values

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continuous learning