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

A
your best friend
B
someone who is active in your favorite Internet chat room
C
the president of your gardening club
D
the man you met while walking your dog
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Business owners and managers prefer to hire people who are referred to them personally.

A
T
B
F
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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
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Depending on your age and the state you live in, you may have to obtain a work permit before you can legally work.

A
T
B
F
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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
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A job search should be treated like a full time job.

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

A
T
B
F
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Networking is the most effective search method for finding job leads.

A
T
B
F
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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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Meeting others through volunteer work is the most common way people expand their network.

A
T
B
F
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Who pays fees to private employment agencies?

A
Employers only
B
Applicants only
C
Both employers and applicants
D
Neither employers nor applicants
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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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Making a good first impression on potential employers is essential to securing employment.

A
T
B
F
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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
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In-store hiring kiosks save employers money by reducing hiring costs.

A
T
B
F

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