Workplace Skills and Decision Making Part 2

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 are your job skills?

• What is your job history?

• What is your religion?

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

• It is illegal to provide personal references.

• Professional references tend to be more intelligent.

• Professional references are biased.

• Personal references can be biased.

Jill's company will reimburse staff for taking professional development courses, which tells Jill that the company values

• career education.

• continuous learning.

• 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?

• Travel and reunions

• Conferences and friendships

• Education and networking

• Resume enhancement

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

• Time management

• Critical thinking

• Continuous learning

• 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?

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

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

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

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

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:

• whether she would work overtime hours.

• her desire and ambition to move up to management.

• whether she is willing to sacrifice her values.

• her commitment to professional growth.