Workplace Readiness Skills (F)

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You are concerned because you are 50 pounds overweight. A logical, short-term goal is to:

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lose 10 pounds in a month.

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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 interview in person. Her parent can help her the most by:

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asking her mock questions and giving feedback.

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

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obtain up-to-date information about the industry.

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Simone is a corporate employee who is committed to continuous learning. What is the BEST way that Simone can show her commitment? A. Offering fellow employees assistance on the job, B. Attending conferences to acquire new industry related knowledge, C. Researching how to do difficult tasks in her workplace, D. Spending time at work completing assignments for her college classes

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Attending conferences to acquire new industry related knowledge

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The goals of professional networking are to develop

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

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Which question could violate laws aimed at achieving equal employment opportunities? A. What is your address? B. What are your job skills? C. What is your job history? D. 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.