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Why is it important to maintain network relationships, even after you have found a job?

A
You never know when you are going to have to find a new job.
B
You can return the favor by helping network members with career advice and job leads.
C
You will remain informed and connected to people in your field.
D
All of the above
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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
3

Which of the following would be the least effective reference?

A
Your boss at your part-time job
B
Your grandfather who is a small business owner
C
Your neighbor for whom you do odd jobs
D
Your guidance counselor
4

When compiling a reference list, you should always _____.

A
verify what the reference will say
B
ask permission before listing a reference
C
thank them for their help
D
all of the above
5

Match the association type with the person that best fits the description: opportunistic association

A
your favorite teacher
B
the president of your gardening club
C
your best friend
D
the man you met while walking your dog
6

Meeting others through volunteer work is the most common way people expand their network.

A
T
B
F
7

Which of the following guidelines about maintaining a network is false?

A
Participate in career fairs
B
Use business cards when meeting new people
C
End network relationships after you find a job
D
Communicate with your network using the Internet
8

Communicating with people you know or meet to share information or advice about a job defines _____.

A
contact list
B
job leads
C
networking
D
career fair
9

Networking online is an effective and easy way to meet many people in the same field or industry.

A
T
B
F
10

Your networking contact list should be limited to family members.

A
T
B
F
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Kaleb is interested in working at the home improvement store, and they asked him to provide references. A good reference for Kaleb would be his _____.

A
grandfather
B
basketball coach
C
best friend since 3rd grade
D
cousin
12

The most productive way to find a job lead is to ____.

A
find advertisements on the Internet
B
network
C
find advertisements in the newspaper
D
read brochures from professional organizations
13

How is a Personal Fact Sheet used?

A
A Personal Fact Sheet is a tool used to market yourself and build your network
B
A Personal Fact Sheet is used to assist in filling out a job application accurately.
C
A Personal Fact Sheet is no longer used now that people have access to the Internet.
D
A Personal Fact Sheet is usually turned in if you don’t want to fill out an application.
14

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
15

This document shows that you are allowed to work in the United States:

A
cover letter
B
résumé
C
job application
D
work permit
16

Which of the following advertisements is most likely a legitimate job advertisement?

A
An advertisement claiming you can work from home and make $50k guaranteed
B
An advertisement that seeks candidates with specific skills and requests a résumé
C
An advertisement that claims you will be able to buy a mansion within a year
D
An advertisement where you must pay money to the employer before starting the job
17

Match the association type with the person that best fits the description: personal association

A
your parents
B
the president of your gardening club
C
the man you met while walking your dog
D
your doctor
18

If you do not have a Social Security number, you can apply for one.

A
T
B
F
19

What is the typical relationship between a person’s network size and the number of job leads they have?

A
The smaller the network, the more job leads available
B
The larger the network, the more job leads available
C
The larger the network, the fewer job leads available
D
None of the above
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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

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