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WRITE IT Communicate

Emotional intelligence journal: Test types. What type of test do you feel most comfort-
able with, and what type brings up more negative feelings? Thinking of a particular situation
involving the test type that challenges you, describe how it made you feel and how that feeling
affected your performance. Discuss ways in which you might be able to shift your mindset in
order to feel more confident about this type of test.

Real-life writing: Ask your instructor for help studying for a test. Focus on a course
that has a challenging test coming up. Take advantage of your instructor’s time, knowledge, and
advice. Check your syllabus to see when and where you instructor holds office hours, and note his
or her email address. Then compose a polite email that first asks for a meeting during office hours
and, second, asks for information about what the test or final exam will cover. Proofread and send it.
After you meet, compose and send one more short and respectful email thanking your instructor for
his or her time.

WORK IT Build Your Brand

On-the-Job Testing

You may encounter different tests throughout your career. For example, if you are studying to be
a nurse, you are now tested on subjects like anatomy and pharmacology. After you graduate you
will be required to take certification and recertification exams that gauge your mastery of the lat-
est information in different aspects of nursing.
Some post-graduate tests are for entry into the field; some test proficiency on particular equip-
ment; some move you to the next level of employment. Choose one career you are thinking about
and investigate what tests are involved as you advance through different career stages.
Create a document with your chosen career area as the title. On your document, create a
grid that has several rows and the following five headers:
■ Test name Test Taking
■ When taken
■ What it covers
■ How to prepare
■ Web resources
Finally, search for the information you need to fill in the grid. Use one row for every test that
you find.

Answers to Get $mart quiz:

1. I 6. A
2. C 7. H
3. J 8. D
4. G 9. E
5. B 10. F

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