Intro to Business - Chapter 9

Which of the following is the FIRST step in the career planning process?

• Application Process

• Personal Assessment

• Employment Market Analysis

• Career Development

A natural, inborn aptitude to do certain things is called a(n):

• Interest

• Value

• Goal

• Talent

An event often held at schools that allows you a chance to contact several employers at once.

• Audition

• Career Fair

• Cattle Call

• Employment Agency

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

• Resume

• Job Application Form

• Career Portfolio

• Cover Letter

Generally, you should try to limit your resume to:

• One Page

• Two Pages

• Three Pages

• There are no set limits.

Prepare for a job interview by:

• Obtaining more information about the job

• Prepare answers for specific questions you might be asked

• Ask friends to help you practice your interviewing skills

• All of the above

Within ___________ after a job interview, you should write a thank you note to the employer.

• Two Weeks

• One Week

• Five Business Days

• One or Two Days

Which is probably NOT a good strategy to follow on your first few days at a new job?

• Ask questions if you do not understand

• Make lots of suggestions about how to change things

• Be on time

• Be friendly with everyone

A mentor can best be described as a(n):

• Peer

• Disgruntled employee

• Top executive

• Experienced co-worker

The process of talking to other people about their jobs is called:

• Shadowing

• Mentoring

• Pestering

• Networking