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(p. 99) People who multitask are more efficient than people who focus on one project at a time.
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(p. 94) Priorities change when deadlines come nearer or get changed.
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(p. 93) A plan refers to the preference given to one activity over other activities.
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(p. 95) The key to success is not to prioritize your schedule, but to schedule your priorities weekly and daily.
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(p. 99) The period of time when one performs at one's best is called the effective work window.
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(p. 99) Often, the so-called urgent things can wait.
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(p. 110) Expectations that the workplace is fair and that good work will always be recognized and rewarded are
the leading cause of job shock.
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(p. 104) People develop expertise during their 40s.
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(p. 105) It is often more profitable to take a job that pays less but gives you experience that will help you in your
career progression.
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(p. 105) A college degree is becoming less important for developing skills and earning pay increases.
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(p. 105) Unplanned opportunities are at best a source of distraction from a written career plan.
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(p. 106) A cover letter should be short—one page or less, as some recruiters don't even read it.
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(p. 106) Most people today find jobs through networking.
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(p. 106) Asking questions during an interview is a sign of indiscipline and is not tolerated.
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(p. 106) Asking questions is a sign of intelligence and shows interest in the organization.
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(p. 107) The interview is given the most weight in job decisions in most cases.
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(p. 108) If a company requests that a resume be sent via e-mail, always write your cover letter in the e-mail, and
send your resume as an attachment.
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(p. 110) If you want a raise or promotion, it is your responsibility to prove that you deserve one.
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(p. 113) Regardless of your good human relations skills, multitasking is critical to your career success.
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(p. 111) If you are not sure of the dress style for an interview, overdressing is suggested.
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(p. 91) A _____ tracks activities and enables a person to determine how time is used.
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(p. 93) If a particular task does not require personal involvement, the task should ideally be _____.
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(p. 93) A task that requires personal involvement and immediate action but is not your major responsibility is
_____.
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(p. 93) Linda undertakes sales training at a successful apparel manufacturing company and gets a promotion.
It has been recently brought to her notice that sales have drastically dropped due to the inability of frontline
sales personnel to handle customer queries at the company's retail outlets. Linda should:
25.
(p. 93) You are required to submit a business plan for your company's proposed flower export division within
the next two months. This is a:
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(p. 93) Mark is part of the sales team at a reputed frozen foods company. He has been invited to attend his
company's annual sales meet where sales heads from across the country will assemble to discuss the
performance of their respective divisions. Mark should:
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(p. 93) Andrea is a business development executive at a software firm. She is scheduled to have lunch with a
prospective client, and a reservation has to be made at a restaurant. This is a task that should be:
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(p. 93) Jennifer, a production manager, has to decide on the layout and design of her firm's internal newsletter
by the end of the day. This is:
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(p. 95) _____ state what we want to accomplish within a given period of time.
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(p. 99) _____ is the period in a day when you perform at your best.
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(p. 95) "I have to grade my students' test papers first, and then oversee the auditions for the school play."
Which of the following parts of the time management system does this statement best represent?
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(p. 95) "I intend to start a production house by the time I am 30 years old." Which of the following parts of the
time management system does this statement reflect?
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(p. 95) "I have to find a strategic location for my restaurant, look for financing institutions, procure furniture,
set up the kitchen, and do a lot more." Which of the following parts of the time management system does this
statement reflect?
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(p. 95) "I have to consult the architect tomorrow at noon, and the interviews start at 2 P.M." Which of the
following parts of the time management system does this statement reflect?
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(p. 95) "I need to finish the design before I can take you to the movie." Which of the following parts of the
time management system does this statement best represent?
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(p. 96) Which of the following is a time management technique that should be followed?
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(p. 96) Identify a time management technique that should be followed at work.
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(p. 100) Identify a correct statement about interruptions and distractions at work:
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(p. 100) Which of the following is a way to help overcome procrastination?
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(p. 101) Dustin is setting up a fast food restaurant. He has a lot on his to-do list. With the deadline for the
opening approaching, things need immediate attention. In order to manage his time better, Dustin should:
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(p. 101) Amber, a sales manager at Softonics Inc., has a lot on her plate, as she needs to ensure that sales
objectives are met this quarter. Which of the following techniques can help her plan this situation most
effectively?
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(p. 101) Which of the following is a time management technique?
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(p. 104) At which career stage do most employed individuals begin doubting their choice of career?
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(p. 104) The career stage at which employees are required to take personal initiative to develop necessary job
skills is _____.
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(p. 104) Which of the following is the first step of the career planning model?
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(p. 105) When planning one's career, networking interviews:
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(p. 105) Billie aims to have an annual income of $200,000 by March, 2019. Which of the following steps of the
career planning model does this best represent?
48.
(p. 104) "I am good with numbers and have studied accounting." Which of the following steps of the career
planning model does this best represent?
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(p. 104-105) "I want to work as a travel writer." Which of the following steps of the career planning model
does this best represent?
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(p. 105) "I will get a degree in journalism and work as an intern with a news channel." Which of the following
steps of the career planning model does this best represent?
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(p. 105) "I want to attain the position of an assistant manager by May 30, 2013." Which of the following steps
of the career planning model does this best represent?
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(p. 105) Sara wants to be a certified Six Sigma Black Belt professional within the next 4 years. Which of the
following steps of the career planning model does this best represent?
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(p. 104-105) Adam is interested in joining the design department of a start-up company in the retail sector.
Which of the following steps of the career planning model does this best represent?
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(p. 105) "Now that I have acquired more knowledge about the different areas of specialization from a year's
experience in the company, I will have to make new plans." Which of the following steps of the career planning
model does this best represent?
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(p. 106) Which of the following best states the purpose of a cover letter?
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(p. 106) Good areas for a candidate to ask questions about in an interview are:
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(p. 107) When asked about one's personal weaknesses during an interview, a candidate should:
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(p. 107) Which of the following is usually given the most weightage by organizations in job decisions?
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(p. 108) Which of the following is a feature of the format of a resume?
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(p. 108) Which of the following should be most visible in a resume?
