Section 5
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 section.
- 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 are always changing and growing, you must be continually adapting to change.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 3.Check off 3 of the most effective job search strategies:
- A.
Cold calling employers
- B.
Building your network of influential contacts
- C.
Unannounced on-site office visits
- D.
Responding to published and non-published potential opportunities
- E.
Utilizing recruiters or staffing agencies
- 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 not the same for all job search methods. For only Internet based job search the job seeker should obtain the name of a contact person, express sincere interest and offer a consise statement indicating his or her qualifications.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 8.The main thing for a job seeker to remember when hunting online is:
- A.
Follow directions, create a properly formatted resume, do your own follow-up
- B.
Virtually send your resume and wait for the employer's response
- 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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