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WorksheetsCareer Planning Exam Review
Total questions: 90
Worksheet time: 45mins
Which of the following is the most important factor that will affect how well you perform during your state’s licensing exam?
your mastery of course content
your physical and psychological state
your time management skills
your note-taking skills
You and your business partner have finally, after nearly 20 years in the beauty and wellness industry, opened the type of business you've always wanted. Although there are plenty of establishments in your city, you had both felt that none provided the slightly simpler services needed by walk-in customers without appointments. Your new business will offer this to customers by way of a talented staff trained to work fast, with no frills. Which type of establishment have you and your business partner just opened?
a mid-priced full-service establishment
a booth rental establishment
a basic value-priced establishment
a high-end day spa
Which of the following should you do the morning of the exam?
Try to get amped up physically.
Arrive to the test site early.
Review the material heavily.
Skip breakfast.
Why is it important to use action verbs on your resume?
Because avoiding flowery language is important.
Because untruthful statements usually catch up with you.
Because it makes accomplishment statements more positive.
Because you should be realistic about what employers might offer you.
Which of the following should you do if you don’t feel comfortable writing your own resume?
Seek a professional resume writer.
Present your resume orally.
Apply for a different job.
Explain to your prospective employer that you don’t feel comfortable writing a resume.
Which of the following should you AVOID doing when you take the exam?
Skim the entire test before beginning.
Ask questions of the examiner.
Answer the easiest questions first.
Make changes to answers without a good reason.
Which of the following is a LEGAL question an interviewer can ask a job candidate?
What is your native language?
Are you physically able to perform this job?
How old are you?
Are you a U.S. citizen?
When preparing for your first interview, you should make sure that you have all BUT which of the following materials in place to bring along with you?
driver’s license or number
Social Security card or number
report card from your most recent schooling
names and phone numbers of previous employers
If you are interested in working at an establishment with secure pay and benefits, and one that will allow you to transfer should you relocate to a different state, where should you focus your search?
booth rental establishments
large national chains
independent chains
small independent shops
After submitting a resume to and requesting an interview with the owner or manager of a salon, spa, or barbershop, you should make a follow-up contact within a ______.
month
day
week
year
It is finally test day for Matthew. He completed his training courses, studied and practiced for many weeks, and has just heard his alarm clock buzz to wake him. As he gets out of bed to dress, he wants to be sure he does everything he should in the last couple of hours before sitting down to take the state licensing exam. Which of the following is something he should NOT do?
Eat a nice, healthy breakfast.
Plan to arrive early to the exam site.
Relax and try to slow down physically.
Use the two hours to cram as much studying in as possible.
Jamil is a bit nervous. He has recently passed his written state board licensing exam and must now prepare for the practical exam. As Jamil’s friend, which of the following would be the BEST piece of advice you could give him?
Look the part: neat, clean, and professional.
Don’t worry about infection control protocols during the exam.
Try to watch and mimic what other test candidates are doing during your exam.
Consider the examiner’s instructions as suggestions and not to be followed explicitly.
Jolene is hoping to work as a beauty pro for a national chain. She has studied the industry and has a thorough understanding of career planning. In which of the following ways will this benefit Jolene?
It will guarantee her a job with high wages and good working conditions.
It automatically translates into high test scores.
It will provide her with the confidence needed to secure a job that suits her.
She can bypass the state board exam and move straight into her career.
Martha has just been told by two of her beauty school classmates that she needs to improve her soft skills before she gets out there to try to land the perfect job. When Martha asked her friends to be more specific with their advice, which of the following were they LEAST likely to cite as soft skills that she can improve?
her willingness to help others
her service techniques
her appearance
her attitude
Karen is about to embark on her career as a beauty pro. She has worked hard to get through school and studied long hours to successfully pass the state board licensing exam. All that’s left to do is the requisite work toward securing a job at an established shop. With this in mind, Karen is making a list of her course experience and achievements as well as her professional experience in preparation for putting them all down onto a formal document. Which of the following is Karen doing?
networking
interviewing
applying for jobs
creating her resume
David is worried about his future. He has dreamed of a career in the beauty and wellness industry since he can remember. With the recent fluctuations in the economy, however, he’s uncertain that his career choice will be the right one. As David’s friend, what might you say to cheer him up that is TRUE?
“No matter what changes occur in the economy, there are often more jobs available for entry-level beauty professionals than there are people to fill them.”
“The beauty and wellness industry is completely immune from economic changes in either direction because people always need to look good.”
“In a bad economy, job opportunities in every field are in even greater surplus because of the supply and demand models of economics.”
“As long as you pass the state board licensing exam, you are guaranteed a job in the beauty and wellness field.”
Liam just sat down to take his state board licensing exam. As the rest of the test takers are filtering into the exam room, he is trying to remember the test-taking strategies his instructor shared with him for best results. Which of the following was most likely NOT a test-taking tip given by his instructor?
Make changes to answers only if there is good reason to.
Read each question carefully to make sure you know exactly what each is asking.
Answer the hardest questions first, saving the easiest ones for the end.
Skim the entire test before beginning.
Which of the following is GOOD behavioral advice for an interview?
Try not to smile, if possible.
Bring a hot cup of coffee.
Do not sit until you are asked to do so.
Criticize former employers when given the chance.
Diana cannot wait to begin her career in the beauty and wellness industry. She attended all the requisite courses, studied, passed all the necessary state board exams, and attained her license. All that’s left to do is find the perfect job. In the meantime, she is going to make sure she joins as many professional organizations as possible, attends trade shows, subscribes to trade publications, and investigates online beauty communities and social media networks. Which of the following BEST describes what Diana is doing?
creating her resume
networking
applying for jobs
interviewing
Which of the following BEST defines a resume?
a written summary of a person’s education and work experience
an oral summary of a person’s education and work experience
a thorough, comprehensive, oral description of your education and work experience
a thorough, comprehensive, written description of your education and work experience
When targeting potential employers, which of the following should you NOT do?
Check out websites and social networking sites.
Begin your search immediately after graduation.
Keep the establishment's culture in mind.
Locate an establishment that serves the type of clients you wish to serve.
Your appearance and style are crucial to making a good first impression. Which of the following should you AVOID doing at the interview?
Wear strong but stylish cologne or perfume.
Wear fashionable and functional accessories.
Have well-groomed nails.
Wear fashionable clothing.
Ever since Gretchen was a girl, she has always known that she would someday work in the beauty and wellness industry. Now that she is 25 years old, she is well on her way. After she passes the state board licensing exam, she is sure she’ll be working somewhere where her pay and benefits are secure, where she gets paid to train, and where there are management opportunities as well as plenty of corporate advertising. After she has been in her job for a year or two, she hopes to stay with the same company and relocate to the West Coast. In which of the following types of shops will Gretchen most likely work?
a large national chain
A booth rental establishment
a franchise
a small independent establishment
Which of the following is NOT one of the questions you should expect to be asked during an interview?
What is your native language?
How would you handle a problem client?
Why do you want to work here?
Which skills do you feel are your strongest?
When preparing your professional resume, avoid ______.
listing your skills and accomplishments
including your email address
making it longer than one page
including your name, address, and phone number
When you chose to enter your field, your primary goal was to find a good job after being licensed. Now you need to narrow that goal into reality by answering all BUT which of the following important questions?
What do you really want out of a career in the beauty industry?
What fees must be paid and what courses must be taken to get you started?
Which clientele do you want to work with?
What particular areas within the industry are the most interesting to you?
If you want to subtly increase the breadth and scope of your professional contacts, you should start with ______.
studying
deductive reasoning
networking
targeting
Joaquin is very interested in the entry-level position open at a local business. Because he wants to make sure he has the best chance at getting the job, he has consulted his friend Gabriel, who knows a lot about resume writing, for his assistance. Which of the following pieces of advice did Gabriel most likely NOT give Joaquin about his resume?
Keep it simple.
List professional skills and accomplishments.
List recent, relevant work experience.
Limit it to three pages.
Jeremy is planning to become a beauty pro, with the hopes of someday owning his own business. First, he must pass his requisite state board practical exam. In his preparations, it is BEST that Jeremy do which of the following?
Practice on one model, knowing a different one will be provided for the exam.
Avoid practicing on a live model altogether.
Practice on as many different models as possible.
Practice on the model he plans to take to the exam.
Gracie is getting ready for her big interview at the business where she has been hoping to work. She has printed copies of her resume as well as a nice portfolio of some of her work. All she needs to do now is decide what to wear to make the best impression. Which of the following should she NOT include in her ensemble today?
similar stylish clothing to that of current employees
fashionable and functional accessories/jewelry
a very strong, heavy dose of fashionable perfume
her briefcase, which holds her portfolio
Which of the following is NOT an example of a soft skill?
punctuality
study habits
interpersonal skills
a positive attitude
If you are interested in working at an establishment that offers full-service treatments, such as full-body massages and luxurious pedicures, and where the clientele expects and receives complete pampering, where should you focus your search?
mid-priced full-service establishments
high-end establishments or day spas
basic value-priced operations
booth rental establishments
Your instructor at the beauty and wellness industry training school has a strict policy regarding the resumes of his students. "They must be PERFECT," he is known to say. You have been working on your resume (the final project due in his class) for more than three weeks. You have studied his lecture notes diligently in making certain that every single instruction he gave you went into the creation of your sample resume project. That is why, on the morning of his passing back the resumes to the class, you are horrified to see that he has given you a failing grade. "Perfect or Fail," he has written across your resume in red ink. Where have you gone wrong?
You have limited your resume to only one page.
You have included your name, address, and phone number on your resume.
You have included all your work experience, whether it was relevant or not.
You have listed your professional skills and accomplishments on your resume.
Which of the following is NOT true of most of the top professionals in the beauty and wellness industry?
They achieved success through energy.
They were born successful.
They achieved success through persistence.
They achieved success through self-motivation.
Which of the following should you do the day after your interview?
Call to see if they’ve made a decision.
Follow-up with a thank-you note or email.
Send a text asking when you can start.
Request a second interview.
You are the owner of a local high-end business. Recently, you’ve been interviewing people for both entry-level and experienced positions that you have open. One morning, the candidate refuses to answer a question you asked and informs you it is actually an illegal question to ask. After apologizing profusely, you do your research to make sure it never happens again. Which of the following might you have asked during the interview that is considered illegal?
“In which languages are you fluent?”
“How old are you?”
“Are you authorized to work in the United States?”
“Are you physically able to perform this job?”
Deductive reasoning is the process of reaching logical conclusions by employing ______.
logical reasoning
illogical reasoning
practical induction
a best-guess strategy
Which of the following should you AVOID doing when you decide to make your initial contact with a salon, spa, or barbershop?
Send text messages to the owners before making a phone call or in-shop visit.
Use your best telephone manner when on the phone with owners.
Ask if you can make an appointment to go in and observe in person.
Explain that you are preparing to graduate from beauty school.
As an instructor at a local beauty school, you have tried to prepare your students as best you can for their state board licensing exam by setting up a mock test in your class. And, to make it even more like the actual test day, the students' reward for preparing as they should is a 100 percent on that week’s quiz grade. Their failure to do so is a zero on the same quiz. All but one of your students received the 100 percent. Joana did not. Which of the following would have caused Joanna to receive a zero?
Joanna arrived to the mock test with a self-confident attitude.
Joanna showed up for the mock test very relaxed.
Joanna arrived to the mock test 15 minutes early.
Joanna crammed as much of the material as she possibly could right before the mock test began.
Melania feels she is more than ready for this morning’s state board exam. She has told all her friends that her confidence comes from the fact that she is “test-wise.” What, exactly, does it mean that Melania is “test-wise”?
She has enough confidence in herself not to have needed to study at all.
She understands the strategies for successful test taking.
She knows all the answers to the test ahead of time.
She crammed in a major study session just before leaving to take the test.
The average time a potential employer will spend scanning a resume before deciding whether to grant an interview is ______.
20 seconds
20 minutes
2 minutes
4 minutes
When creating your resume, you should focus on ______.
making it complex to show sophistication
including information that is relevant to the desired position
including your first work experiences from long ago
making it as long as possible
Which of the following is NOT considered to be a “whole you” or holistic hint to keep in mind when preparing for a written exam?
Avoid cramming the night before an exam.
Dress comfortably and professionally.
Get plenty of rest the night before the exam.
Avoid reviewing your notes too early in the semester.
You are an instructor of beauty courses at a local vocational school. Beatrice, one of your best students, tells you during class that she has heard other instructors mention the importance of being a “test-wise” student. Beatrice asks your opinion of what that means, exactly. What do you tell her?
Practice good study habits and time management.
Become a passive studier.
Allow great flexibility around other parts of your life for your study schedule.
Let past quizzes and tests remain in the past.
Which of the following is TRUE of jobs for entry-level beauty professionals?
There are more jobs available than there are people to fill them.
Changes in the economy can dramatically change the number of jobs available.
People must rely on others to get these jobs.
There are more people who want them than there are jobs available.
Ursula quickly went from being excited about the prospect of a job at her town’s nicest establishment to being skeptical. This change of mood happened during her interview, in which she feels her prospective employer asked her a question it is illegal to ask. If Ursula is correct, which of the following questions did her prospective employer ask?
“Are you over the age of 18?”
“What is your native language?”
“Are you physically able to perform this job?”
“Are you authorized to work in the United States?”
To understand the strategies for successfully taking tests is to be ______.
To understand the strategies for successfully taking tests is to be ______.
test-wise
career ready
psychologically fit
Which of the following is GOOD advice regarding your practical exam?
Watch carefully to see what other test candidates are doing, because they might provide useful hints.
Take the exact same approach as you did for your written exam.
Never bring the same model with you to the exam with which you practiced.
Make a list of equipment you are expected to bring to the examination.
As you list former and current positions on your resume, you should focus on ______.
duties
responsibilities
achievements
salary history
Which of the following will NOT be a required step toward landing that professional position you’ve been hoping for within the beauty and wellness industry?
Pass your state’s licensing exam.
Secure the required credentials from your state’s licensing board by paying a fee.
Secure the required credentials from your state’s licensing board by filling out an application.
Connect with a close friend or relative already in the industry.
Bernie just passed the state board licensing exam and is anxious to get his career started. Although he knows it might be difficult, he is set on the idea of owning his own business immediately. Because Bernie has little money to invest, what is his best option for getting started in the beauty and wellness industry as the owner of his own business?
a franchise
a booth rental establishment
a large national chain
a small independent establishment
Which of the following should you NOT do if and when your interviewer invites you to ask them questions?
Ask: “When will the position be filled?”
Ask: “How long do employees typically work here?”
Ask: “What are you looking for in a beauty pro?”
Say: “I don’t have any questions for you at this time.”
Which of the following should you NOT do if you want to enjoy similar success to that of top professionals in the beauty and wellness industry?
Plan for the future.
Draw on a reservoir of self-confidence to meet challenges.
Use your time wisely.
Rely on others.
Deductive reasoning is the process of reaching logical conclusions by employing which of the following?
A best-guess strategy
Illogical reasoning
Practical induction
Logical reasoning
Use action verbs on your resume, because _________.
avoiding flowery language is important
untruthful statements usually catch up with you
you should be realistic about what employers might offer you
it makes accomplishment statements more positive
Which of the following is NOT an example of appropriate networking?
Attend business functions or health seminars, even if they are not completely focused on your technical expertise
Decline to attend field trips sponsored by your school because they make you seem less professional
Investigate online communities and social media networks in which you can participate
Join professional organizations
If you feel you are more than ready for the state board exam on test day, and tell all of your friends that your confidence comes from the fact that you are “test wise,” what, exactly, does it mean that you are “test wise”?
It means you crammed in a major study session just before leaving to take the test.
It means you have enough confidence in yourself not to have needed to study at all.
It means you know all of the answers to the test ahead of time.
It means you understand the strategies for successful test taking.
If you don’t feel comfortable writing your own resume, _________.
present your resume orally
apply for a different job
explain to your prospective employer you don’t feel comfortable writing a resume
seek a professional resume writer
GOOD advice to give someone regarding their practical exam would be to _________.
take the exact same approach as you did for your written exam
make a list of equipment you are expected to bring to the examination
watch carefully to see what other test candidates are doing because they might provide useful hints
never bring the same model with you to the exam on which you practiced
Which of the following should you focus on as you list former and current positions on your resume?
Responsibilities
Salary history
Achievements
Duties
When you take the exam, you should AVOID _________.
making changes to answers without a good reason
answering the easiest questions first
skimming the entire test before beginning
asking questions of the examiner
On the morning of your exam, you should _________.
try to get very physically amped up
skip breakfast
arrive to the test site early
review the material thoroughly and heavily
How long does the average potential employer spend scanning a resume before deciding whether or not to grant an interview?
2 hours
20 seconds
20 minutes
2 minutes
Start with _________, if you want to subtly increase the breadth and scope of your professional contacts.
networking
studying
deductive reasoning
targeting
When you chose to enter the beauty and wellness industry, your primary goal was to find a good job after being licensed. Now you need to narrow that goal into reality by answering all BUT which of the following important questions?
What do you really want out of a career in the beauty industry?
What fees must be paid and what courses must be taken to get you started?
Which clientele do you want to work with?
What particular areas within the industry are the most interesting to you?
All of the following are examples of soft skills, EXCEPT _________.
having a positive attitude
having good interpersonal skills
being punctual
having good study habits
A resume is BEST defined as _________.
an oral summary of a person’s education and work experience
a thorough, comprehensive, written description of your education and work experience
a thorough, comprehensive, oral description of your education and work experience
a written summary of a person’s education and work experience
If you are _________, you will have a full understanding of the strategies for successfully taking tests.
hardworking
psychologically fit
career ready
test wise
If you are interested in working in a establishment in which full-service treatments such as full-body wraps and luxurious locker rooms are offered, and one in which the clientele expects and receives complete pampering, you should focus your search on _________.
mid-priced full-service operations
high-end salons or day spas
booth rental establishments
basic value-priced operations
Which of the following is the BEST advice to listen to when creating your resume?
Make it as long as possible.
Make it complex in order to show sophistication.
Include information that is relevant to the desired position.
Include your first work experiences from long ago.
When preparing your professional resume, do NOT _________.
list your skills and accomplishments on it
include your name, address, and phone number on it
include your email address on it
make it longer than one page
If you are interested in working for an establishment with secure pay and benefits, and one that will allow you to transfer should you relocate to a different state, you should focus your search on _________.
small independent establishments
booth rental establishments
independent chains
large national chains
Which of the following is NOT considered to be a “whole you” or holistic hint to keep in mind when preparing for a written exam?
Get plenty of rest the night before the exam.
Avoid reviewing your notes too early in the semester.
Dress comfortably and professionally.
Avoid cramming the night before an exam.
If you want to enjoy similar success to that of top professionals in the beauty and wellness industry, you should NOT _________.
plan for the future
use your time wisely
draw on a reservoir of self-confidence to meet challenges
rely on others
Your appearance and style are crucial to making a good first impression. Because of this, you should AVOID _________.
wearing fashionable and functional accessories top the interview
wearing strong but stylish cologne or perfume to the interview
having well-groomed nails at the interview
wearing fashionable clothing to the interview
You should NOT expect to be asked _________ during an interview.
how you would handle a problem client
what your native language is
why you want to work there
which skills you feel are your strongest
Jobs for entry-level beauty and wellness professionals _________.
are more numerous than the numbers of people who want them
are mostly available to those who rely on others to get them
can see their numbers drastically affected upwards or downwards with changes in the economy
are less numerous than are the numbers of people who want them
The MOST important factor that will influence how well you perform during your state’s licensing exam is _________.
your physical and psychological state
your note-taking skills
your mastery of course content
your time management skills
When targeting potential employers, you should NOT _________.
keep the spa’s culture in mind
locate a spa that serves the type of clients you wish to serve
begin your search immediately after graduation
check out websites and social networking sites for various spas
Which of the following should you NOT do if and when your interviewer invites you to ask him or her questions?
Say: "I don't have any questions for you at this time."
Ask: “How long do employees typically work here?”
Ask: “What are you looking for in a stylist?”
Ask: “When will the position be filled?”
During an interview, you should _________.
criticize former employers when given the chance
sip politely from a hot cup of coffee that you bring along
try not to smile, if possible
not sit until you are asked to do so
AVOID _________ when you decide to make your initial contact with a spa.
explaining that you are preparing to graduate from beauty school
sending text messages to the owners before making a phone call or an in-spa visit
asking if you can make an appointment to go in and observe in person
using your best telephone manner when on the phone with spa owners
In order to land that professional position you’ve been hoping for within the beauty and wellness industry, you will be required to do all EXCEPT which of the following?
Pass your state’s licensing exam.
Secure the required credentials from your state’s licensing board by paying a fee.
Connect with a spa manager or owner through a close friend or relative already in the industry.
Secure the required credentials from your state’s licensing board by filling out an application.
When preparing for your first interview, you should make sure that you have all of the following materials in place to bring along with you, EXCEPT _________.
a social Security card or number
a driver’s license or number
names and phone numbers of previous employers
a report card from most recent schooling
In which of the following ways will it benefit you to study the beauty and wellness industry and have a thorough understanding of career planning?
It will allow you to bypass the state board exam and move straight into your career.
It will guarantee you a job with high wages and good working conditions.
It will automatically translate to high test scores.
It will provide you with the confidence needed to secure a job that suits you.
You are planning to become a beauty pro, with the hopes of someday owning your own place. First, you must pass the requisite state board practical exam. In your preparations, it is BEST that you do which of the following?
Avoid practicing on a live model altogether.
Practice on the model you plan to take to the exam.
Practice on as many different models as possible.
Practice on one model, but NOT the one you plan to take to the exam.
How long after submitting a resume to and requesting an interview with the owner or manager of a spa should you wait to make follow-up contact?
One week
One year
One month
One day
Which of the following is NOT true of most of the top professionals in the beauty and wellness industry?
They achieved success through self-motivation.
They achieved success through self-motivation.
They were born successful.
They achieved success through energy.
It is perfectly legal and okay if your interviewer asks you: _________
It is perfectly legal and okay if your interviewer asks you: _________
Are you a U.S. Citizen?
Are you physically able to perform this job?
How old are you?
The very next day after your interview, you should _________.
request a second showing
follow-up with a thank-you note or email
send a text asking when you can start
call to see if they’ve made a decision
