APSE CESP Exam - Topic 1 Question 32 Discussion

Actual exam question for APSE's CESP exam

Question #: 32
Topic #: 1

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You are assisting a young man who has cerebral palsy and a mild cognitive disability. Based on his community work experiences at an office where he assembled binders and did data entry, you learn that he will need a customized position that ism tailored to his abilities. Which of the following statements would be LEAST appropriate in negotiating a position with a potential employer?

A'I represent a young man with cerebral palsy who is an excellent worker and has experience with data entry. Would you be interested in creating a position for him in your company?'

B'Do you have basic office work such as copying, assembling binders, or data entry where your current employees are having difficulty keeping up the production?'

C'I represent a recent high school graduate who has work experience in an office setting doing data entry. Can I schedule a time to discuss possible job openings in your business?'

D'Do you have data entry tasks at your business that you are paying workers overtime to complete?'

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Suggested Answer: D

by Dalene at Feb 06, 2025, 02:25 PM

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Edison

3 months ago

Wait, are employers really open to creating positions like that?

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Jamal

3 months ago

D might come off as pushy, not sure that's the best angle.

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Veronika

3 months ago

C seems like a good approach, very straightforward.

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Bok

4 months ago

I think B is a bit too focused on the employees' struggles.

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Lorrie

4 months ago

Option A sounds positive and proactive!

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Kenneth

4 months ago

I think option B might be the least appropriate because it implies the employer has problems, which could turn them off.

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Dorcas

4 months ago

I feel like option C is a good way to introduce the candidate, but I’m not certain if it emphasizes his specific skills enough.

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Cathern

4 months ago

I remember a practice question where we had to focus on the employer's perspective. Maybe option D is too pushy?

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Kent

5 months ago

I think option A sounds the most positive, but I'm not sure if it really addresses the employer's needs.

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Kayleigh

5 months ago

I got this! The best approach is to highlight the candidate's relevant skills and experience, and then ask if the employer has any openings that could be a good fit. Keep it simple and straightforward.

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Arlene

5 months ago

I'm a bit unsure about this one. I want to advocate for the candidate, but I don't want to come across as pushy or make assumptions about the employer's needs.

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Jesusita

5 months ago

Okay, let's see here. I think the key is to focus on the candidate's abilities and experience, not his disabilities. Gotta be professional and positive.

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Golda

5 months ago

Hmm, this is a tricky one. I'll need to carefully consider the wording and avoid anything that could come across as insensitive or presumptuous.

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Matthew

9 months ago

Option B, the 'Hey, are your employees slacking off?' approach. Classy. I'm sure that'll go over well in the interview. Maybe throw in a 'You need a worker who can breathe and blink at the same time' for good measure.

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Lettie

9 months ago

Option D, huh? Might as well go with 'Hey, you got any jobs that no one else wants to do? I've got the perfect guy for you!' Gotta love that direct approach!

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Veronika

9 months ago

Option D? Really? That's like asking the employer, 'Hey, are you struggling to get work done? I've got the perfect guy for you!' Definitely not the way to go. I'd stick with option C, it's the most professional-sounding.

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Dalene

9 months ago

Hmm, I'm not too sure about option A. Highlighting the disability upfront might not be the best approach, even though it's important to be transparent. Let's go with option C, it sounds more subtle.

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Glendora

8 months ago

Let's approach the potential employer with option C and emphasize the individual's experience in an office setting.

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Maybelle

8 months ago

Option A might come off as too focused on the disability rather than the person's qualifications.

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Becky

8 months ago

I agree. It's important to highlight the person's abilities first before mentioning any disabilities.

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Sanjuana

8 months ago

That's a good point. Option C does seem more subtle and focuses on the individual's skills rather than the disability.

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Narcisa

9 months ago

Option B is a great way to highlight the specific skills the candidate has and how they can directly benefit the employer. It's a win-win situation!

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Reid

9 months ago

Option D seems a bit too direct and might come across as too aggressive in negotiating. I would probably go with option C as it presents the candidate's background in a more polite and professional manner.

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Rochell

9 months ago

B) \'Do you have basic office work such as copying, assembling binders, or data entry where your current employees are having difficulty keeping up the production?\'

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Aleisha

9 months ago

C) \'I represent a recent high school graduate who has work experience in an office setting doing data entry. Can I schedule a time to discuss possible job openings in your business?\'

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Una

9 months ago

A) \'I represent a young man with cerebral palsy who is an excellent worker and has experience with data entry. Would you be interested in creating a position for him in your company?\'

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