What Kind Of Job Seeker Are You?

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Questions: 6 | Attempts: 138 | Updated: Jul 18, 2022

Find out about your job seeking style with our quiz!

Questions and Answers

1.

I’m looking for a job, my job search approach is:
- A.
  
  Proactive and varied - I look online, in newspapers, I network at industry events and ask friends and family if they know of any opportunities, I monitor the websites of employers I want to work for and also contact them directly to check if they have any current or upcoming vacancies.
- B.
  
  Predictable and limited - I sent out my resume for a few jobs online, and check the paper on Saturdays.
- C.
  
  Patient and deluded– I’m waiting for the right job to land in my lap. If I wait long enough employers are bound to come knocking..
2.

Its interview time – what do you bring with you?
- A.
  
  A couple of copies of my application (in case the interviewers need it), including hardcopies of my relevant qualifications and/certificates, a pen and paper and my list of questions to ask them about the business and the role.
- B.
  
  My resume, maybe a list of referees, if I get around to printing it out…
- C.
  
  My phone – I love youtube!
3.

Good personal presentation means:
- A.
  
  Dressing professionally and appropriately for the job. Being well groomed with clean hair that’s out of my face. Presenting positive body language – standing up straight, offering a firm handshake and smiling.
- B.
  
  Wearing a suit and cleaning my teeth.
- C.
  
  Turning up – in person!
4.

What does your resume look like?
- A.
  
  Well, it depends on the job - I have multiple versions, all tailored to different jobs
- B.
  
  Its perfect - I've been sending out the same resume since grade 9
- C.
  
  What's a resume?
5.

I can increase my chances of getting a job by:
- A.
  
  Being proactive with my job search by getting out there and being open about my career goals. Getting as much work experience (paid or unpaid) as I can to build my skills and expand my networks. Tailoring my application to the individual job and seeking feedback from employers to improve future applications.
- B.
  
  Registering my resume with a couple of online jobs sites and hoping for the best..
- C.
  
  What? I dunno.. I’ll think about it tomorrow, I’m far too busy posting videos of my cat!
6.

It's the night before an interview - what have you done to prepare?
- A.
  
  I'd go to bed early - after rereading my application, laying out my clothes and ensuring I know how to get there
- B.
  
  I'd set an alarm and try and remember what job I applied for..
- C.
  
  Celebrate with a few beers - I got an interview!

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What Kind Of Job Seeker Are You?

I’m looking for a job, my job search approach is:

Its interview time – what do you bring with you?

Good personal presentation means:

What does your resume look like?

I can increase my chances of getting a job by:

It's the night before an interview - what have you done to prepare?