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A good employee demonstrates the ability to think and select an action without being told. What is the term for this characteristic?
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initiative
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An employee who demonstrates a positive attitude toward his or her boss and company and avoids negative comments is considered a/an ________ employee.
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loyal
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An employee who completes assignments without arguing, is willing to help others, follows directions and accepts constructive criticism, is considered a/an _____ employee?
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cooperative
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An employer is responsible for providing employees a safe and clean environment and the equipment necessary for your job. Name a third employer responsibility to the employee.
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paying an agreed salary
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To make a positive first impression an applicant should exhibit a professional appearance and greet the prospective employer with what?
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a firm handshake
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How many years of education does it take to become a Licensed Practical Nurse?
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9 to 18 months
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What is written on an application form to show that you have not overlooked a question, but did not answer it because it did not pertain to you?
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N/A (should be capitalized)
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What term means that a person has fulfilled requirements of education and performance and meets the standard set up by a professional organization?
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certification
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A process by which a regulatory body administers examinations and maintains a current list of qualified personnel is called:
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registration
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What is the purpose of a letter of application?
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to obtain an interview
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What should you do before using anyone's name as a reference?
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obtain permission
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What should you do during a job interview if any question reflects any kind of religious, racial or sex discrimination?
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politely decline answering
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After the job interview, what should you do to indicate that you are still interested in the position?
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send a thank you note
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The amount of money available to you after deductions is called:
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net income
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The term that is used to show that you are willing to be held accountable for your actions is called what?
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responsibility
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An employee who is prompt in reporting to work and maintains a good attendance record would be demonstrating what characteristic?
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dependability
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The minimum education requirement to become a Registered Dietitian is a _______ degree.
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baccalaureate
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A Speech-Language Therapist requires what minimum education?
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master's degree
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What health professional operates the heart-lung machine used in coronary bypass surgery?
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perfusionist
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When employees are considered for promotions, the first question work-based supervisors ask is:
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What qualifications does the person have?
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A technique to effectively use time is called:
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time management
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Mental, emotional, or physical tension is called what?
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stress
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When hiring a person for a job, the employer screens for applicants who demonstrate the qualifications needed to perform the job. These qualifications are called:
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competencies
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Periodicals containing articles of specialized information relating to specific professions are called what?
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professional journals
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Employers rely on individuals who are good decision makers, set a good example, and to whom fellow employees go for advice to place in positions of responsibility. They are looking for what quality in their employees?
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leadership
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Solving a disagreement or to successfully deal with friction is called what?
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conflict resolution
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A person who does not get paid and who serves or acts on his own free will is called a:
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volunteer
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The direction or movement of job availability or employment needs is called what?
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employment trend
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A formal request for employment or a form used in making such a request is called a:
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job application
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Employees that come from environments where a language other than English is dominant and have sufficient difficulty speaking, reading, writing or understanding English are said to have:
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limited English proficiency
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