Workplace Readiness Skills - Final Practice

Professional trade organizations, classes/seminars, trade shows, and trade publications are used by businesses to

• appeal to the general public.

• determine quantities to buy.

• obtain up-to-date information about the industry.

• set up an operating budget.

Simone is a corporate employee who is committed to continuous learning. What is the BEST way that Simone can show her commitment?

• Offering fellow employees assistance on the job

• Attending conferences to acquire new industry related knowledge

• Researching how to do difficult tasks in her workplace

• Spending time at work completing assignments for her college classes

The goals of professional networking are to develop

• and present a job "sales pitch" to an interviewer.

• connections and advisors based on mutual needs/interests and trust.

• a resume and send it out with a business card.

• a resume and post it on social networking sites.

Which question could violate laws aimed at achieving equal employment opportunities?

• What is your address?

• What are your job skills?

• What is your job history?

• What is your religion?

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

• Personal references can be biased.

• It is illegal to provide personal references.

• Professional references tend to be more intelligent.

• Professional references are biased

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

• continuous learning.

• career education.

• dual enrollment.

• certified life experiences.

Many industry groups have professional associations related to the work they perform. What opportunities do these organizations offer individuals to aid continuous learning?

• Travel and reunions

• Conferences and friendships

• Resume enhancement

• Education and networking

Which skill is used when improving professional skills to stay up-to-date in one's career field?

• Time management

• Critical thinking

• Continuous learning

• Workplace safety

During her job applicant interview, Susie was asked if she would be willing to occasionally attend out-of-town and overnight training sessions. Typically the reason for this question is to discover:

• her commitment to professional growth.

• whether she would work overtime hours.

• her desire and ambition to move up to management.

• whether she is willing to sacrifice her values.

One of the leading reasons why it is important for employees to seek professional development throughout their careers is to be prepared for

• changes in lifestyles.

• changes in the workplace.

• boredom and burnout.

• life after retirement.