Chapter 9 - Business

an ability is a natural, inborn aptitude to do certain things.

• false
• true

most people have more career skills than they realize

• true
• false

there is very little relationship between school assignments and work-related experiences.

• false
• true

career fairs allow job-seekers to contact several prospective employers in a short time

• true
• false

a resume is a tool that provides information about you to a potential employer

• true
• false

A planned discussion with a worker who is willing to help you learn about the work that he or she does is an

• informational interview
• job interview
• job shadow
• networking session

Activities that give you satisfaction are called

• interersts
• habits
• values
• talents

Marguerite is thinking about her future and is trying to decide if it is important for her to earn a lot of  money. This question is helping her assess her

• values
• abilities
• skills
• aptitudes

Government employment offices can help you find

• all of the above
• summer work
• part-time work
• full-time work

An employer often obtains standard information about job applicants by having each applicant fill out a(n)

• application form
• career portfolio
• personal data sheet
• standardized test