WRS Practice Flashcard Skill 13-17

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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? Options: 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

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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? 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.

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

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Education and networking

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

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Continuous learning

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Dorethea is a valued employee at the local veterinary clinic. She often asks her supervisor if he would pay for her to take a course that is related to her work at the clinic. Why does she have this expectation?

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The employer has an interest in expanding her skill set.

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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:

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her commitment to professional growth.