Ch 21 - Career Planning Flashcards

(40 cards)

1
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When should you start keeping careful track of what you are spending

A

When you start earning a salary

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2
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What is NOT something for which you will be responsible if you accept employment as an independent contractor

A

Building maintenance fees

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3
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What amount is used by clients to calculate tips

A

Total service ticket

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4
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What statement about tips is correct

A

Tips are considered part of your taxable income

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5
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When should you answer the questions on a test for which you are sure of the answers

A

At the beginning, so you save time for difficult questions

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6
Q

What is an advantage of booth rental over other business structures

A

Significantly lower expenses

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7
Q

What is a destination spa

A

All inclusive retreat

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8
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What do full service salons typically offer

A

A total beauty experience

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9
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What is a focus of treatment at wellness spa

A

Optimal health maintenance

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10
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What form of compensation specified a certain amount of pay based on a flat or hourly rate

A

Salary

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11
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What behavior characterized a test wise student

A

Practicing good study habits

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12
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What are transferable skills

A

Skills mastered at one job that are applicable to a new position

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13
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Why is it important to be an active student

A

To pass the license exam

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14
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What should you do to prepare yourself for the test

A

Take effective notes

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15
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What should you do to avoid cramming the night before a test

A

Plan your study schedule

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16
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What is commission

A

Percentage based form of pay related to performance

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17
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What is the term for the process of reaching logical conclusions by employing logical reasoning

A

Deductive reasoning

18
Q

What is NOT one of the responsibilities of an independent contractor

A

Paying franchise fees for the salon

19
Q

What is the term for a scheduled meeting with the sole purpose of gathering knowledge about a salon

A

Information interview

20
Q

What is a job description

A

List of an esthetician’s specific duties and responsibilities

21
Q

What is the umbrella term of methods of increasing contacts and building relationships to further ones career

22
Q

What are quotas

A

Amounts of goods and services to be sold in a given period of time

23
Q

What is a written summary of education and work experience that highlights relevant accomplishments and achievements

24
Q

What is true of role models

A

Their behavior and success are worthy of emulation

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What is a tool for writing an effective resume
Avoiding clinched phrases
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When should you consider writing separarte resumes
When you are applying for different positions with distinct requirements
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What is one technique for considering your audience while writing a resume
Using words to which the reader Can relate
28
What is meant by highlighting your accomplishments in a resume
Mentioning achievements
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What should you EXCLUDE from your resume
Salary requirements
30
What is true about the anxiety you feel when taking a test
A certain amount of anxiety may actually help you do better
31
What is a characteristic of a positive attitude toward test taking
Viewing the test as a useful step toward achieving your goals
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What should you do when you encounter options on a test that you know to be incorrect
Eliminate them immediately
33
What is the basic question or problem you are being asked to answer and or solve on a test
Stem
34
What does it typically mean if the last word in a stem is an
Answer must begin with a vowel
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When should you read the questions in a test that contain long paragraphs of reading followed by several questions
Before you read the paragraph
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What should you do on the day of the test
Listen carefully to the examiners verbal directions
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What should you do before answering questions on a test
Enter identifying information
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When during a test is it appropriate to ask the examiner questions
When something is not clear
39
What should you do if you skip a question
Mark it so you can quickly find it later
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What is the LEAST important concern when performing your own trials for the practice exam
Models satisfaction with your work