GEB 3006 Exam 2

The LinkedIn "alumni tool" on a school's LinkedIn page allows you to review alumni of that school based on A. Skills B. The company where they work C. All of these are fields that you can use to review alumni D. Career field that they work in (what they do)

C

What is the first thing someone will see on your LinkedIn account A. Your summary B. Your headline C. The number of connections you have D. Your photo and background image

D

The UCF Library is available off campus. True False

TRUE

A way to catalog your current KSAs and Qualifications before conducting an Informational Interview or Job Shadow would be to A. Prepare a targeted resume or look the skills inventory from a self-assessment like MyPlan B. Take a self-assessment like MyPlan to better understand yourself, specifically the strengths that the test suggests C. Spend time thinking about and then answering completely the question, "Who am I?" D. Conduct an Informational Interview or Job Shadow

A

An example of qualifications would be A. Combining familiarity with a song, the ability to play an instrument, and musical talent to work with others and perform at a concert B. Familiarity with the lyrics to a song C. Being able to play an instrument D. Possessing musical talent

A

How does the narrator refer to the personal brand that you build by interacting online using a platform such as LinkedIn A. Your digital footprint B. Your online persona C. Your digital brand D. Your personal brand

A

LinkedIn will ask you to verify your account by A. Emailing you a verification code to the email you've provided B. Requiring you to select pictures that fit a specific theme (houses, cars, etc.) to show you aren't an automated "bot" C. Uploading your resume D. Having you check a box that says you "aren't a robot"

A

One of the hardest things for young professionals to do is come up with good "conversation starters" to use at networking events and/or career fairs. In what resource can you find a list of good conversation starters for most industries A. Hoovers B. ABI-Inform C. The Wall Street Journal D. The Occupational Outlook Handbook

A

The information that you are gathering in an Informational Interview can be broken down into five types. When you are finding out about the companies in an industry that you haven't thought of that may have your target career, you are answering A. What kinds of organizations / industries employ people in that career? B. What is it like to work in these places? C. What are some specific companies that interest you? D. What is it like to work in that career?

A

What are the primary benefits of Informational Interviews and Job Shadows A. Ways to build comprehension of the KSAs needed in a given career & understand the nature of a given industry B. Ways to meet people who can help with your career search & get Career To-DO List (GEB) points C. Ways to understand the nature of a given industry & meet people who can help with your career search D. Ways to build comprehension of the KSAs needed in a given career & meet people who can help with your career search

A

What is the library resource website created for this class with all the information provided on the video? A. Guides.ucf.edu/geb3003 B. Geb3003.edu/ucfguides C. Ucf.edu/geb3003 D. Guides.ucf.edu/library

A

When searching for a job using LinkedIn, users with a FREE account will see suggested jobs based on A. Both the user's profile contents and the preferences that they've set up B. Preferences that the user has set up regarding location, experience level, and other factors C. Location only; to customize the suggested jobs, users have to upgrade to a premium account D. The profile that the user built (job title, education, interests, etc)

A

When you set up your LinkedIn account, it will begin customizing it as a "student" account when you A. Select "Yes" that you are a student after entering your country and zip code B. Enter an email with a ".edu" suffix (like [email protected]) C. Enter your education details and school that you are attending D. Navigate to linkedin.com and select "student account" before entering your first and last name

A

Which of the following was NOT discussed as a piece of career research data that you can find using the Occupational Outlook Handbook A. Job Postings and Vacancies B. Job Duties and Responsibilities C. Forecasts and Outlooks D. Salary Range

A

Why you are conducting an Informational Interview or Job Shadow will have an impact on the job(s) you select. If you are conducting an EXPLORATORY meeting, you are A.Learning more about the individual rather than their specific job. This is especially helpful if you haven't set a career goal or major yet. B. Doing stuff to get GEB points because the deadline is this week C. Meeting PRIOR to the actual meeting to discuss what you'll discuss D. Looking at a specific job because you've selected a career goal and are now learning about the specifics

A

A way to catalog your current personality traits before conducting an Informational Interview or Job Shadow would be to A. Conduct an Informational Interview or Job Shadow B. Take a self-assessment like MyPlan to better understand yourself, specifically the strengths that the test suggests C. Prepare a targeted resume or look the skills inventory from a self-assessment like MyPlan D. Spend time thinking about and then answering completely the question, "Who am I?"

B

According to the narrator, when building a professional network on LinkedIn, what must you keep in mind A. Professional networks are built on accomplishments, your strongest connections will be those who help you reach your goals. B. Professional networks aren't all about you, they are built on win-win relationships C. All of these tips should be kept in mind when building a professional network on LinkedIn D. Cast a wide net, connect with all professionals regardless of job title, company or industry as you narrow your career choice

B

According to the presentation, one of the most powerful ways you can share your knowledge and passion with the world and spread ideas as a thought leader on LinkedIn is to A. Make good grades and perform well in school B. Blog C. Share articles and content through LinkedIn D. Have a LinkedIn profile

B

Informational Interview and Job Shadow subjects should have enough relevant experience that they can help you. This means having no less than _____ years of ______ experience A. 3; professional B. 5; professional C. 10; work D. 5; work

B

LinkedIn is the world's largest social network for professionals. What reason for having a LinkedIn profile is given when the narrator asks, "What will a potential employer find when they search for you online?" A. When users verified their accounts last year, over 6 million resumes were uploaded B. Profiles on LinkedIn are often amongst the first search results when you search for a professional on Google C. More professionals have LinkedIn profiles than the number that use Twitter D. Only people with work experience are allowed to set up a profile on LinkedIn

B

The information that you are gathering in an Informational Interview can be broken down into five types. When you are finding out how well you fit with a company's corporate culture and environment, you are answering A. What careers do your self-assessments and research point to? B. What is it like to work in these places? C. What is it like to work in that career? D. What are some specific companies that interest you?

B

The presentation provides tips for choosing and using a photograph for your profile. Which of the following is NOT a good practice when choosing a photo: A. Use a high quality photo that isn't blurry or pixilated B. Consider proper framing - use a "full body" shot rather than one that zooms in on your face C. Professionalism - use a photo that portrays your professional appearance D. Use a recent photograph - you want people to recognize your face

B

To collect information during a job shadow, you can use a number of different techniques. A Participant Diary A. Is a data-gathering exercise where you use a worksheet to standardize the data you gather and try to be as unobtrusive as possible B. Is more effective for gathering data from people with flexible schedules who may do a wide variety of non-repetitious duties. C. Is a rapport-building technique where you can leverage the "Alignment" process D. Is a rapport-building technique that standardizes information if you are shadowing multiple people and helps you get information on what to look for

B

One of the critical resources your Instructor wants you to find in your career research is the professional organizations that people in your career join. In what resource can you find a listing of professional organizations for different careers and professions A. Hoovers B. The Wall Street Journal C. The Occupational Outlook Handbook D. ABI-Inform

C

To collect information during a job shadow, you can use a number of different techniques. A Questionnaire A. Is a rapport-building technique where you can leverage the "Alignment" process B. Is a rapport-building technique that standardizes information if you are shadowing multiple people and helps you get information on what to look for C. Is a data-gathering exercise where you use a worksheet to standardize the data you gather and try to be as unobtrusive as possible D. Is more effective for gathering data from people with flexible schedules who may do a wide variety of non-repetitious duties.

B

To utilize the LinkedIn "alumni tool" you will need to A. Search for a specific school, go to that school's page, and click "Alumni Tool" B. Search for a specific school, go to that school's page, and click "See Alumni" C. Pay for a LinkedIn Premium account because alumni statistics tend to be restricted D. Search for a specific school and go to that school's page

B

What is the ONLY resource that you'll hear CJ Ivory tell you to just Google to find it A. The Wall Street Journal B. The Occupational Outlook Handbook C. ABI-Inform D. Hoovers

B

When Interviewing someone, your questions should be formatted like a funnel. Using this structure, an Icebreaker question A. Is a follow-up or probing question that is usually prompted by the answers to other questions. It either gets additional information or checks for understanding B. Is a lead question, not related to your interview. It serves to set the mood and get the subject talking C. Is used toward the end of the interview to see if you can continue the interview at a later date D. Is an open-ended "lead off" question prepared ahead of time designed to gather specific information

B

When Interviewing someone, your questions should be formatted like a funnel. Using this structure, an Information question A. Is a lead question, not related to your interview. It serves to set the mood and get the subject talking B. Is a follow-up or probing question that is usually prompted by the answers to other questions. It either gets additional information or checks for understanding C. Is used toward the end of the interview to see if you can continue the interview at a later date D. Is an open-ended "lead off" question prepared ahead of time designed to gather specific information

B

When posting or sharing content on LinkedIn, you want to A. Only share it with your contacts, sharing information publicly is frowned upon by people who may not have the same interests as you. B. Focus on content that is relevant to your brand. This helps you provide value to others and be seen as a thought leader in your field. C. Share personal items as well as items of interest to others in your field. Like Facebook, LinkedIn has a wide reach and you want to spread the information as far as it will go. D. Share anonymously so if something you post is disagreeable or people aren't interested, they won't know that it's you.

B

When searching for jobs using LinkedIn, users who are looking for jobs with a specific company can A. All of these are ways a user can find jobs with a specific company B. Navigate to that company's LinkedIn page and then click "See Jobs" C. Click the "in" icon at the top of the page to bring up a menu, select "Jobs" and then type in a company name in the Search bar D. Navigate to that company's LinkedIn page, use the menu to the right to select "Employment", and then click "See Jobs"

B

When searching for jobs using LinkedIn, users who are looking for jobs with a specific company can A. Click the "in" icon at the top of the page to bring up a menu, select "Jobs" and then type in a company name in the Search bar B. Navigate to that company's LinkedIn page and then click "See Jobs" C. All of these are ways a user can find jobs with a specific company D. Navigate to that company's LinkedIn page, use the menu to the right to select "Employment", and then click "See Jobs"

B

When you are sending connection requests to people on LinkedIn, you can add a note to your request. How does the narrator feel about adding a personalized note to your connection request A. It is good form, but not critical B. It is highly recommended C. He doesn't feel strongly about it one way or the other D. It is not necessary unless you already know the person and can personalize it

B

Which database has the most detailed SWOT analysis? A. LexisNexis Academic B. MarketLine Advantage C. Business Source Premier D. Hoover's

B

A MyPlan tutorial can be found in the video titled _______________ on the GEB 3003 resource page A. This is a trick question, there is no video on that page that helps with MyPlan B. How to Understand Your MyPlan Results C. How to Research a Career D. How to Complete your Career Research Project

C

An example of aptitude would be A. Combining familiarity with a song, the ability to play an instrument, and musical talent to work with others and perform at a concert B. Being able to play an instrument C. Possessing musical talent D. Familiarity with the lyrics to a song

C

An example of skills would be A. Possessing musical talent B. Combining familiarity with a song, the ability to play an instrument, and musical talent to work with others and perform at a concert C. Being able to play an instrument D. Familiarity with the lyrics to a song

C

The information that you are gathering in an Informational Interview can be broken down into five types. When you are gauging the reputation of a company by meeting the people who work for it, you are answering A. What is it like to work in these places? B. What is it like to work in that career? C. What are some specific companies that interest you? D. What careers do your self-assessments and research point to?

C

When Interviewing someone, your questions should be formatted like a funnel. Using this structure, an Invitation question A. Is an open-ended "lead off" question prepared ahead of time designed to gather specific information B. Is a follow-up or probing question that is usually prompted by the answers to other questions. It either gets additional information or checks for understanding C. Is used toward the end of the interview to see if you can continue the interview at a later date D. Is a lead question, not related to your interview. It serves to set the mood and get the subject talking

C

When Job Shadowing you can choose a person with an "Aspirational" job or "Upstream / Downstream" job. Shadowing someone working in an aspirational job helps you A. Understand what resources you'll use to document your findings after the job shadow B. Understand where to find the job descriptions and documentation needed to understand the job prior to the job shadow C. Understand the KSAs you need to develop to reach that job D. Understand how your target job interacts with and is impacted by other jobs

C

When composing a summary for your profile, which of the following suggestions was made to improve your visibility in search results A. Share your accomplishments B. Share your mission statement C. Include keywords at the end of your profile summary D. Explain how you can provide value

C

Which of the following resources does the UCF Library website provide? A. An overview of how many computers are available on each floor B. Book a study room C. The UCF Library provides all of the resources listed D. Schedule an appointment with a librarian for more specific help

C

Why you are conducting an Informational Interview or Job Shadow will have an impact on the job(s) you select. If you are conducting a FOCUSED meeting, you are A. Asking lots of questions quickly because you know the other person doesn't want to waste time B. Learning more about the individual rather than their specific job. This is especially helpful if you haven't set a career goal or major yet. C. Looking at a specific job because you've selected a career goal and are now learning about the specifics D. Doing stuff to get GEB points because the deadline is this week

C

You shouldn't just connect with anyone and everyone on LinkedIn. Instead the narrator suggests you consider connecting with THREE types of people to build your network. Which of the following was NOT one of the suggestions A. The subject matter expert - someone who can provide an unbiased opinion on an industry because they work in it B. The strategic in - someone who will make connections on your behalf C. The recruiter - a person who either because of their position as a hiring manager or a person who manages the hiring process can provide you with insight on and access to job openings D. The advocate - a trusted sounding board for advice and ideas that you know on a personal level

C

Your thank you note to the people you interview and shadow should include four things A. Contact, Recap, Thanks, and Next Steps B. Contact, Body, Action, Closing C.Thanks, Summary, Action, and Appreciation D. Salutation, Body, Closing, and Signature

C

LinkedIn profile summaries should be written A. In the third person using your name as if you are wringing about another individual B. Quickly, no one really pays attention to them C. Without keywords, too many will throw off the search algorithm D. In the first person using "I" and other personal pronouns to show you are wring about yourself

D

The Occupation Outlook Handbook provides which of the following information regarding a searched career? A. How to apply instructions B. Turnover rate C. Career benefits D. Level of education required

D

The best way to develop a "personal profile" before conducting an Informational Interview or Job Shadow would be to A. Conduct an Informational Interview or Job Shadow B. Take a self-assessment like MyPlan to better understand yourself, specifically the strengths that the test suggests C. Prepare a targeted resume or look the skills inventory from a self-assessment like MyPlan D. Spend time thinking about and then answering completely the question, "Who am I?"

D

What functionality, beyond setting up a profile and connecting with other people is offered by a free LinkedIn account A. You can only share content and post articles; to use the job search features you have to have a "Premium" account B. Nothing, you have to have a "Premium" account for any other services C. You can only share content; to post articles and use the job search features you have to have a "Premium" account D. You can also share content, post articles, and look up jobs and apply for them

D

When Interviewing someone, your questions should be formatted like a funnel. Using this structure, an Inquiry question A. Is a follow-up or probing question that is usually prompted by the answers to other questions. It either gets additional information or checks for understanding B. Is used toward the end of the interview to see if you can continue the interview at a later date C. Is a lead question, not related to your interview. It serves to set the mood and get the subject talking D. Is an open-ended "lead off" question prepared ahead of time designed to gather specific information

D

When Job Shadowing you can choose a person with an "Aspirational" job or "Upstream / Downstream" job. Shadowing someone working in an upstream / downstream job helps you A. Understand where to find the job descriptions and documentation needed to understand the job prior to the job shadow B. Understand what resources you'll use to document your findings after the job shadow C. Understand the KSAs you need to develop to reach that job D. Understand how your target job interacts with and is impacted by other jobs

D

When setting up your LinkedIn account you will be asked to indicate how you plan on using your account. The narrator suggests choosing A. Conducting company research and connecting with professionals B. Finding a job C. Building my professional network D. Not sure yet. I'm open

D

When you write an article and want to use images A. You can find a lot of images by doing a simple Google search B. You should take into consideration content and composition to make sure images don't clash with your message or the look of your article C. Make sure the images will transfer if you're sharing the article on other social media or communication platforms D. You should only use images that you have a right to use

D

Which research tab would you click on when searching for a newspaper such as The Wall Street Journal? A. Articles B. Site Search C. Quick Search D. Books/Catalog

D

Why does the narrator say students should NOT skip adding a summary to their LinkedIn profile A. None of these are correct, the narrator actually says that unlike a professional account, student accounts don't need a summary B. It's an opportunity to share your elevator pitch; the structured introduction you'll use at career fairs and networking events. C. It's an opportunity to highlight the skills and qualifications you'll elaborate in the body of your profile D. It's an opportunity to share some of your accomplishments, your mission statement, your career goals and aspirations, and your personality

D

In an informational interview the interviewer is interviewing for a specific job True False

FALSE

Jobs posted on LinkedIn are there for information purposes only (sharing job details, sharing company details, finding connections that work for the company, etc.) To actually apply for the job, you have to go to the company website True False

FALSE

One of the downsides of relying on the UCF Library research resources is that as a student you can only access them when you're on campus True False

FALSE

S&P NetAdvantage has information on companies that are not publicly traded. True False

FALSE

The UCF Library pays the cost of student access to Hoovers.com, you just go directly to the site an type in your Student ID as a username when you set up an account True False

FALSE

The best (and least expensive) way to access Hoovers is by Googling the site or just entering the url into your address bar True False

FALSE

You really don't need to do anything prior to an Informational Interview or Job Shadow, just get out there and meet people TRUE/FALSE

FALSE

CJ Ivory has set up a page of resources SPECIFIC to the needs of the GEB 3003 research project True False

TRUE

LinkedIn's job preferences settings allow users with a free account to tell recruiters that they are NOT currently open to new opportunities True False

TRUE

The UCF Library pays the cost of student access to Hoovers.com; but you have to log in to the UCF Library site first, THEN access Hoovers through the Library's proxy server True False

TRUE