Section 5 Quiz - Best Job Search Strategies
The following quiz is based on material found in Section 5 of the Career EDGE Workbook. Take this quiz before and after the section to see how much you have learned and retained from this seciton.
- 1.The various online technology tools that enable people to communicate easily via the internet to share information and resources are:
- A.
Tele-Communication
- B.
Social Media
- C.
Search Engine Optimization
- 2.Social Media and the World Wide Web is always changing and growing, you must be continually adapting to change.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 3.Choose 3 of the 5 most effective job search strategies:
- A.
Building your network of influential contacts who alert you to an opportunity
- B.
Utilizing staffing agencies or recruiters
- C.
Responding to published opportunities on line or in print
- D.
Researching and attending job fairs for leads
- E.
Cold calling employers or sending out print or electronic mass
- 4.The _________ job market is comprised of Internet job boards, Want Ads, newspaper ads, and radio advertisements; these are media sources where employers will proactively seek employees.
- A.
Non-Published
- B.
Published
- C.
Professional
- 5.______% of all the opportunities are found in the hidden job market. It takes inside information to hear about these jobs.
- A.
80%
- B.
99%
- C.
2%
- 6.Social media, can help you find a job and connect with people who can assist you with growing your career. However, it works both ways. Social media when used the wrong way can backfire and jeopardize a job offer or even your current job.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 7.Follow-up is the NOT the same for all job search methods. For only internet based job search you should- obtain the name of a contact person and call or email a few days later to express your sincere interest and offer a concise statement indicating your qualifications.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 8.The main thing for a job seeker to remember when hunting online is that you:
- A.
Follow recruiter directions, create a properly formatted resume, do your own follow-up and are relentless in pursuing your dream
- B.
Virtually send your resume and wait to hear a response back
- C.
Send your resume and cover letter
- 9.The likelihood of a job seeker actually getting a job offer as a result of an Internet job board posting is less than ___%, whereas 80% of all new hires result from personal networking.
- A.
75%
- B.
25%
- C.
5%
- 10.To outperform the job market competition, create an e-newsletter of your professional accomplishments and distribute to qualified hiring authorities or contacts. Include your:
- A.
Career highlights and testimonials
- B.
Weaknesses
- C.
Direct marketing
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