MILADY FOUNDATIONS CHAPTER 8 -
CAREER PLANNING EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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? -ANS"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."
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? -ANSPractice good study habits and time
management
Which of the following is the most important factor that will affect how well you perform
during your state's licensing exam? -ANSYour mastery of course content
When creating your resume, you should focus on ______ -ANSIncluding information
that is relevant to the desired position
Which of the following should you do the day after your interview? -ANSFollow-up with a
thank-you note or email
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? -ANSLook the part: neat, clean,
and professional
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? -ANSA large national chain
Which of the following is a LEGAL question an interviewer can ask a job candidate? -
ANSAre you physically able to perform this job?
, 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? -ANSAnswer the hardest questions first, saving
the easiest ones for the end.
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? -ANSA booth rental establishment
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? -ANSCreating her
resume
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? -ANSYou have included
all your work experience, whether it was relevant or not
If you want to subtly increase the breadth and scope of your professional contacts, you
should start with ______ -ANSNetworking
Which of the following should you AVOID doing when you decide to make your initial
contact with a salon, spa, or barbershop? -ANSSend text messages to the owners
before making a phone call or in-shop visit
Which of the following is NOT an example of a soft skill? -ANSStudy habits
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? -ANS"How old are you?"
CAREER PLANNING EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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? -ANS"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."
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? -ANSPractice good study habits and time
management
Which of the following is the most important factor that will affect how well you perform
during your state's licensing exam? -ANSYour mastery of course content
When creating your resume, you should focus on ______ -ANSIncluding information
that is relevant to the desired position
Which of the following should you do the day after your interview? -ANSFollow-up with a
thank-you note or email
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? -ANSLook the part: neat, clean,
and professional
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? -ANSA large national chain
Which of the following is a LEGAL question an interviewer can ask a job candidate? -
ANSAre you physically able to perform this job?
, 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? -ANSAnswer the hardest questions first, saving
the easiest ones for the end.
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? -ANSA booth rental establishment
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? -ANSCreating her
resume
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? -ANSYou have included
all your work experience, whether it was relevant or not
If you want to subtly increase the breadth and scope of your professional contacts, you
should start with ______ -ANSNetworking
Which of the following should you AVOID doing when you decide to make your initial
contact with a salon, spa, or barbershop? -ANSSend text messages to the owners
before making a phone call or in-shop visit
Which of the following is NOT an example of a soft skill? -ANSStudy habits
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? -ANS"How old are you?"
