Your friend Ed refuses to use networking to get a job. He wants to get hired based on his merits and not on whom he knows. Do you agree or disagree with Ed? Explain your answer.
Student answers will vary. A sample response may include telling Ed that using a network does not necessarily mean you are using connections to get a job. A network is an effective method for finding for finding a job lead, because it can quickly get you in touch with people who are aware of opportunities available.
List four sources you can use to locate job leads.
Student answers can include, but are not limited to: - information from professional organizations - advertisements found on the Internet - networking - advertisements found in newspapers
How does starting a job change a person’s lifestyle?
There are many changes that occur when you begin a new job. You will meet new people and develop new friendships. The way you spend many hours of each day and your surroundings will become different. You will face new challenges with a new job. Also, you will begin to earn your own income. Making money can have a huge impact on your life, especially when considering the different ways you can spend money and the various expenses you will need to budget for.
Why is it important to maintain network relationships, even after you have found a job?
List the five types of associations that should be included in every successful network.
personal, professional, organizational, opportunistic, and online
What are three benefits of networking when searching for a job?
Student answers can contain any of the three following responses: -Focuses job choice and career direction -Access to jobs not readily advertised -Gain insider information -Learn about specific employers -Opportunity to promote yourself -Chance to practice communication and interview skills -Obtain referrals and expand network further
Why is networking one of the best ways to get a job?
Meeting a person in your field is a way to get more information about a career than you could get from other places. In addition, that person can inform you of job openings. Most job openings are not advertised, they are only know by word-of-mouth.
How does starting a job change a person’s lifestyle?
Starting a job adds regular hours, responsibilities, and a routine to a person’s life. It provides income, but may leave less time for leisure, family, and other activities.
Your friend Ed refuses to use networking to get a job. He wants to get hired based on his merits and not on whom he knows. Do you agree or disagree with Ed? Explain your answer.
I disagree with Ed. Networking does not mean being hired just because of whom you know; his skills and qualifications still matter. A network can help him learn about openings, get advice, and make connections that allow employers to recognize his merits.
List the five types of associations that should be included in every successful network.
Why is networking one of the best ways to get a job?
Networking is one of the best ways to get a job because it helps people learn about openings, including jobs that may not be advertised, and can lead to referrals and introductions to employers.
What are three benefits of networking when searching for a job?
Three benefits are learning about job openings, receiving advice and information about employers or careers, and getting referrals or recommendations from people in your network.
Why is it important to maintain network relationships, even after you have found a job?
List four sources you can use to locate job leads.
Four sources of job leads are your personal and professional network, online job boards, newspaper listings, and employment agencies.
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