RIF Practice Exam 3

Which of the following is NOT a concept that helps you manage your time effectively?

• organizing
• prioritizing
• focusing
• procrastinating

Suppose that Bill and JoAnne are sales associates at a retailer. Bill says to JoAnne: "I'm not getting to work the shifts I want. I can't believe that Alexis only gave me 6 hours this week. I don't even think I can make my rent this month if this doesn't change." What's the problem Bill is facing?

• He doesn't like the times when he works.
• He doesn't like his manager.
• He wants to work in a different part of the store.
• He isn't getting assigned enough hours and worries about the financial consequences of having a lighter schedule than expected.

Which of the following is a SMART goal?

• I will sell more.
• I will increase my monthly sales volume by 20% by the end of March.
• I will increase my sales volume until my manager is happy with my performance.
• I will increase my monthly sales volume every month.

What's the term for a very brief speech that you can use to sell yourself to people you meet?

• a job post
• a keynote speech
• an elevator pitch
• a sales presentation

If you have a job interview scheduled for 1:00 PM, when's the best time to arrive at the store when you're being interviewed?

• 12:30 PM
• 12:45 PM
• 12:59 PM
• 1:00 PM

What's the standard method to use to thank an interviewer after the interview?

• via text message
• via phone call
• via email
• by sending a card in the mail

Which of the following comments would be inappropriate in a social media post?

• Quit my job today! No more being exploited and unappreciated!
• Retail friends: I'm looking for a sales associate position, so if you know anyone, feel free to mention me!
• Joe, send me your demo reel and I'll talk to my producer friend about you.
• Thanks to Walgreens for filling my prescription so quickly!

What does the "S" in SMART goal stand for?

• special
• smart
• specific
• simple

What information should you expect to enter on a job application?

• education
• hair color
• age
• names of family members

What does the "R" in SMART goal stand for?

• ready
• ready-oriented
• routine
• results-oriented