Completing a Job Search Answers

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Classified ads in newspapers_____.

A
are more effective for job seekers than networking
B
are a good source of networking contacts
C
only lead to jobs for a small percentage of job seekers
D
should be the main method used for finding job leads
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Which of the following is an Internet job search “do”?

A
Post your résumé without considering your privacy
B
Pay attention to all directions before responding to job postings
C
Assume that e-mail is informal, private, or temporary
D
Take a passive role during your online job search
3

Temporary employment that can become permanent employment after a period of evaluation by the employer defines _____.

A
school-to-work program
B
temp work
C
temp-to-hire work
D
hidden job market
4

Employers prefer to hire someone who has been referred to them, rather than a complete stranger.

A
T
B
F
5

School-to-work programs unite _____.

A
high schools with universities
B
local businesses with their competitors
C
students with their families
D
schools with local businesses
6

The Internet can be used to:

A
Research potential employers
B
Post résumés
C
Search for job leads
D
All of the above
7

If you are interested in working for a specific company, what type of job site should you look at for opening?

A
Geographic specific site
B
Industry specific site
C
Company site
D
General job site
8

The first step you should take when organizing your job search is to:

A
Develop prospective employer records
B
Narrow your list of prospects
C
Compile your list of prospects
D
None of the above
9

Which of the following is an Internet job search “don’t”?

A
Use all types of job sites
B
Apply for jobs that you are not qualified for
C
Take advantage of the special features available on job sites
D
Customize your cover letter and résumé
10

A job search should be treated like a full time job.

A
T
B
F

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