WRS - Continuous Leraning

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 is your religion?

• What is your job history?

• What are your skills?

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

• Personal references may be biased

• It is illegal to provide personal references.

• Professional references may be biased.

• Professional references tend to be more intelligent.

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?

• Resume enhancement

• Conferences and friendships

• Education and networking

• Travel and reunions

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

• Continuous learning

• Time management

• Critical Thinking

• Workplace safety

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?

• She enjoys learning but does not want to pay for it herself.

• The employer has an interest in expanding her skill set.

• The employer is required by law to make such investments.

• She likes to explore options so she might move on to something else.

Samuel works at a farm equipment company. Which of the following will help him be more efficient and productive for the company?

• The tasks most enjoyed

• The daily work plan

• The work his peers do first

• The customer’s complaint log