Test Prep Practice Warm up 32

What are some of the main elements to consider when choosing a career path?

• The likelihood you will become famous

• How hard you will have to work

• Jobs that match your abilities, interests, and values

• Careers of family and friends

Choose the statement that gives the best advice for completing a job application:

• A. Use colorful ink, as it will make your application stand out

• Never answer questions about previous law violations

• List previous employment beginning with your most recent job

• Inflate your previous salary level, as they may give you more money

Setting goals is an excellent way to provide you with direction and purpose. The more you can clearly define your goals the more likely you are to achieve success. Which of the following is NOT a goal setting tool?

• A. Creating long term and short term goals

• Setting dates for goal completion

• Identifying the resources you need to meet your goals

• Asking your parent to write up 3 goals for you

Which of the following subjects is illegal for a potential employer to ask during the hiring process?

• Education Level

• Work Experience

• If you have a disability

• Availability to work nights or weekends

If your supervisor gives you a task that you do not understand you should:

• Get your co-worker to complete the task

• Ask your supervisor for further clarification

• Try to figure it out on your own

• Take a break

How can you prepare for a job interview?

• Print current copies of your resume to take to interview

• Identify possible interview questions and rehearse your answers with friends or family

• Write down some questions that you could ask the interviewer

• Print a current picture of your self

If you are running late for work you should:

• Call out sick

• Use a vacation day

• Call work and let them know you are running late

• Apologize for being late when you get to work

The sign 'Employees must wash hands before returning to work' includes:

• Employees who have used the bathroom

• Employees who have taken a lunch break

• Employees who serve food

• All of the above

Good customer service representatives:

• Sometimes have to rude to customers, but only when necessary

• May ignore customers if they are busy doing their job

• Answer customer’s questions if even they do not know the correct answer

• Know that the 'customer is always right'

Which is NOT a good way to gain experience before you ever get a job?

• Do volunteer work

• Participate in an internship

• Participate in job shadowing

• Online Research