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WorksheetsLife Skills Review
Total questions: 39
Worksheet time: 36mins
Which of the following is NOT a reason beauty professionals should study and have a thorough understanding of life skills?
Practicing good life skills will lead to a more satisfying and productive beauty and wellness career.
Beauty professionals work with many different types of clients, and life skills can help keep interactions positive in any situation.
The ability to deal with difficult circumstances comes from having well-developed skills.
Beauty professionals are routinely asked to take formal tests.
Beauty and wellness is at heart a industry.
technical
medical
scientific
Which of the following would LEAST be considered a life skill?
making good friends
having a sense of humor
becoming more organized
acing a final exam
To fulfill one's full potential is to go through the process of .
success
self-esteem
strength building
Self-esteem is based on . a. inner strength b. outer strength c. physical strength d. perfectionism
outer strength
physical strength
perfectionism
Which of the following is LEAST likely to enhance your creativity?
being positive
looking around for creative inspiration
increasing self-esteem
improving your vocabulary
Why is a mission statement important?
It establishes the purpose and values of an institution.
It shows the institution's compulsion to do things perfectly.
It puts things off until tomorrow or a later date.
It shows the institution's conscious effort to respect others.
The mission statement often becomes the of an organization.
long-term goal
short-term goal
creative capability
Which of the following is NOT a good example of a mission statement?
I plan to make my business a peaceful and 'in-touch-with-the-environment' organization.
I am dedicated to pursuing a successful career with dignity and integrity.
Our partnership will be one that focuses on fair play and honesty in the markets.
We are going to make 10 million dollars in our first five years in business.
______ is the identification of long-term and short-term goals.
Goal Setting
Planning
Strategy
Execution
Which of the following is the BEST example of a long-term goal?
To reach $100,000 in sales by week’s end
To hire three competent staffers before the busy summer season
To slowly grow the company into broader international markets
To invest company revenue in next autumn’s order
Why is it important to break up your long-term goals into smaller pieces?
Because then they become short-term goals.
Because then they don’t seem so overwhelming.
Because then they are guaranteed to happen.
Because then they are more professional.
13. Ordering tasks on your to-do list from most important to least important is a form of .
Task Management
Organization
Planning
Why should one NOT neglect physical activity?
Because physical activity is on your to-do list.
Because exercise and recreation stimulate clear thinking.
Because physical activity is a long-term goal.
Because exercise and recreation are short-term goals.
What is important to do when designing your time management system?
Make sure it will work for others.
Make sure it has worked for others.
Make sure it will work for you.
Make sure it is foolproof.
To realize the greatest benefits education can provide, beauty professionals should commit themselves to all but which of the following?
Attending all classes
Listening attentively to their instructors
Highlighting important points
Having flexible goals that easily change
Why is it important never to stop learning about the beauty and wellness industry?
Because you will always be required to attend classes.
Because formal schooling will always be a part of your career.
Because throughout your career there will be tests and quizzes.
Because the beauty and wellness industry never stops changing.
How can mnemonics be used as a learning tool to help you with your studies?
They help you through repetition.
They provide a way for you to stay organized.
They are a shortcut to recalling information.
They work as a note-taking tool.
Which of the following BEST defines ethics?
Moral principles by which we live and work
Deep feelings common in all people
Laws that regulate all industries
Posted rules and regulations in the workplace
Which of the following qualities should you embody in order to be considered an ethical person?
Integrity
Drive
Motivation
Savviness
Which of the following might be considered unethical behavior?
Pricing products below those of competitors to sell more
Advertising your business aggressively to consumers
Concealing information about products in order to sell them
Staying open longer hours to attract more customers
Why is discretion an important part of ethical behavior?
Because you should not be truthful with those with whom you do business.
Because you should keep certain client information confidential.
Because it is essential that you always take care of yourself first.
Because virtually all clients lie to those with whom they do business.
Which of the following is the BEST term to explain diplomacy?
Aggressiveness
Tact
Assertiveness
Truthfulness
Why is it important to practice diplomacy in your career in beauty and wellness?
Because it shows you are motivated and driven to be successful.
Because it shows you are aggressive and assertive.
Because it shows you can deliver messages in a kind way.
Because it shows you are emotionally stable.
An individual’s personality is the sum of their ______.
characteristics and attitudes only
attitudes and behavioral traits only
characteristics and behavioral traits only
characteristics, attitudes, and behavioral traits
Chandra is studying to have a career in beauty and wellness. Which of the following should she NOT do to make sure she carries with her the necessary life skills to be successful?
Be helpful and caring for others.
Have a sense of humor.
Be consistent in her work.
Take work lightly and not too seriously.
David is studying for a career in beauty and wellness. Which of the following will David need to achieve self-actualization?
A degree from a university
A lifelong commitment
A letter from the school owner
As or Bs in all his classes
Janine’s instructor has told her that she should take steps to build a solid foundation for achieving her goals. Which of the following steps should Janine NOT take?
Build her self-esteem
Visualize her own success
Stay true to herself
Avoid new behaviors.
Which of the following would MOST help Marvin, a recent graduate about to start his career in beauty and wellness, to build his self-esteem?
Setting long-term goals
Making good friends
Reading positive affirmations
Being kind to himself
Because we know that Sheila has written down the purpose and values by which she wishes her business to work and function, we know that she has done which of the following?
Maintained an ethical business practice
Created a company mission statement
Set multiple short-term goals
Realized self-actualization
Kendra has just finished her company’s mission statement. Which of the following is now TRUE?
She will be successful in her business.
She will maintain her self-esteem in her career.
She has made her company’s purpose and values public knowledge.
She has assured the public that her business will adhere to ethical standards.
Ingrid has just met with her employees to discuss her goals of achieving 20 percent more in sales of their hair products over the next month than they achieved the month before. Knowing this, which of the following is most likely TRUE?
a. Ingrid has let her employees know about a short-term goal.
b. Ingrid has let her employees know about a long-term goal.
c. Ingrid has shared her mission statement with her employees.
d. Ingrid has shown her employees she is a procrastinator.
Angela wishes to branch out and open at least six more locations, one in each of the six surrounding towns, over the next five years. When she shares this with her employees, which of the following has she done?
Let her employees know about a short-term goal
Let her employees know about a long-term goal
Shared her mission statement with her employees
Shown her employees she is a procrastinator
Jay is having difficulty managing his beauty and wellness business because his personal life requires more flexibility than his business allows. He continually has time conflicts between the two. On which of the following must Jay work to run things more smoothly at work and at home?
His prioritizing
His self-esteem
His ethics
His note-taking
Narina is nervous about being a first-time student going into a career in beauty and wellness. Which of the following tips should she NOT take if she wants to increase her chances of success in her studies?
Attend all classes.
Have all necessary materials ready.
Highlight important points.
Study harder instead of asking for clarification when something is not clear.
Harvinder has mastered his study habits. He knows that, for the exam tomorrow, he will be able to recall the rules of “attentiveness, creativity, and excellence” by remembering “ACE.” Which of the following has Harvinder employed in his studies?
Organization
Repetition
Acronyms
Mind mapping
Because Yolanda always adheres to providing skilled and competent service to her customers, to honesty and courteousness, to confidentiality, to keeping up with new techniques, and to giving accurate information about the treatments and products she offers, she has done which of the following?
Adhered to ethical practices
Adhered to her mission statement
Maintained her self-esteem
Realized her self-actualization
Jacquie is feeling overwhelmed. She has just been told that her work is subpar compared with that of other students in her class, and she is facing a major project she must turn in to the instructor by the end of next week. What she is really feeling is a lack of inner strength and confidence. She knows that to turn the corner in this class and impress her instructor, she must overcome these feelings. You are Jacquie’s close friend. Which of the following would you do for her?
Help build her self-esteem by reading positive affirmations that remind her to trust herself.
Assist her in creating an impressive and comprehensive mission statement.
Guide her in following more ethical practices and beliefs in her studies.
Demonstrate to her how to set and realize both short-term goals and long-term goals.
Ignacio thought he had run his business perfectly. He had carefully and thoroughly written down the purpose and values by which his business would operate; he had always treated his customers, clients, and employees w/ the utmost respect & dignity; he had managed his personal time & the time devoted to his business perfectly; & he had made certain he and his business embodies self-care, integrity, discretion, & effective communication. In addition to all of this, he was in constant pursuit of setting specific & thoughtful goals for the next business day & the week ahead. Knowing all of this, which of the following would be the MOST LIKELY reason Ignacio’s beauty and wellness business failed after just two years?
Ignacio did not have a mission statement.
Ignacio had no ethical standards.
Ignacio did not set long-term goals.
Ignacio did not effectively manage his time.
