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SkillsUSA Professional Development Practice
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12th Grade
03/29/2011

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When assembling your portfolio for employment in your profession, which of the following should not be included in your portfolio?

Résumé, Letter of Rec, Job Application, or Work Samples?
Definition
Job Application
Term
What term describes a person's income before any deductions?
Definition
Gross
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One way to help you identify work skills and behaviors is to _____ someone employed in your profession.
Definition
Ask (possibly shadow)
Term
How many categories of motions are recognized by Roberts Rules of Order, News Revised?
Definition
5
Term
In a business meeting, how many people preside at one time?
Definition
1
Term
To make a motion at a meeting, what must you say?
Definition
"I move that"
Term
When you take the SkillsUSA Pledge, who are you making a promise to, being to prepare as a productive worker and citizen?
Definition
yourself
Term
Name two types of goals.
Definition
Short term and Long term
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What does PDP stand for?
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Professional Development Program
Term
How many motions may be on the floor at any one time?
Definition
One
Term
When using parliamentary procedure during a regular meeting, how many of the following can be used when taking a vote: Voice, HAnd, Standing
Definition
All three
Term
Which one is a false parliamentary rule?
One person presides to enforce the rules.
Only one question can be discussed at a time.
The decision of the minority of members must be followed.
Each member should have an opportunity to express an idea or opinion.
Definition
The decision of the minority of members must be followed.
Term
Who has the right to speak first on a motion?
Definition
The maker of the motion
Term
"I believe in the American Way of Like" is part of what important SkillsUSA document?
Definition
The Creed
Term
What information should not be included in a résume?
Definition
Religion or Religious beliefs
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What SkillsUSA document says you will "prepare myself by diligent study and ardent practice?"
Definition
The Pledge
Term
Which color of the SkillsUSA emblem represents the individual?
Definition
Gold
Term
In family-style dinners, the salt and pepper should be passed in what way?
Definition
Together
Term
According to the Leadership Handbook, a public speech should be broken down into what three basic parts?
Definition
Intro, Body, Closing
Term
If there is no second to a motion, the motion is what?
Definition
Lost
Term
If your work means getting dirty on the job, you should arrive how each day?
Definition
In clean clothing every day
Term
After a company has hired you and before you can be paid, you will have to complete
a federal form that tells the employer how many deductions you will claim for taxes. What
is the name of this form?
Definition
W-4
Term
Minutes are a record of
Definition
Business Transacted
Term
When greeting someone, you should use what type of handshake?
Definition
Firm
Term
Which of the following is not a correct item for a business meeting agenda?
Committee Reports
New Business
Unfinished Business
Old Business
Definition
Unfinished Business
Term
SkillsUSA has two active devisions. Name them.
Definition
Secondary and Postsecondary
Term
When seeking employment, you should do what?
Definition
Know what a company does, the name of the person you are meeting, and make an appointment in advance.
Term
What is the current SkillsUSA Theme?
Definition
Champions at Work, Respecting All Perspectives
Term
What officer is the authority and consultant to the president on procedural matters?
Definition
Parliamentarian
Term
As a committee member, on is responsible for what three key things?
Definition
Treating other people's opinions and ideas with respect, expressing ideas, keeping an open mind
Term
Who should you ask to write a letter of reference?
Definition
Teacher or Employers
Term
A method of creating a lot of ideas in a short period of time and expanding your thinking is called?
Definition
Brainstorming
Term
What is a résumé?
Definition
A summary to help you sell yourself to prospective employers.
Term
What is the accepted gratuity for good service in a restaurant?
Definition
15%-20%
Term
"To honor and respect my vocation in such a way as to bring repute to myself" is a part of what SkillsUSA document?
Definition
The pledge
Term
When completing the past employment section on an application, in what order should jobs be listed?
Definition
Start with the current, or most recent job.
Term
What is the written statement from a person in authority who acts as an endorsement of your positive attributes?
Definition
Letter of Recommendation
Term
The official SkillsUSA dress doe not include what?
Definition
White shoes
Term
In what year was SkillsUSA founded?
Definition
1965
Term
"Preparing for Leadership in the World of Work" is what SkillsUSA document?
Definition
The Motto
Term
What are three important points to remember when making a presentation?
Definition
Good eye contact, good posture, speak slowly and clearly
Term
What does the shield represent of the SkillsUSA emblem?
Definition
Patriotism
Term
Taking hotel "souvenirs" such as ashtrays, towels, and glasses is what?
Definition
Stealing
Term
What part of the SkillsUSA emblem represents the challenge of modern technology?
Definition
Orbital Circles
Term
The SkillsUSA officer responsible for preparing and presenting chapter minutes is who?
Definition
Secretary
Term
Ways and Means, employment and social activities are elements of what?
Definition
Professional Development Program
Term
What is the name for a collection of work representing education, self-development, and career information?
Definition
Portfolio
Term
What color pen should be used when filling out a job application?
Definition
Blue or Black
Term
What committee is responsible for fund raising?
Definition
Ways and Means
Term
What does not belong in a portfolio?
Definition
Letters of Recommendation
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