Lesson 7 - The Job Search

recruit

to find potential members or participants, or to attempt to find them

screen

to sort out by weighing qualifications

Why are social media pages that belong to companies important, since they do not normally list job postings? _____ Company social media pages are a good source of information about the types of openings that exist. Company social media pages are a good source of information about the company and its culture. Company social media pages let you know important contact information. Company social media pages let you know how to contact the human resources department.

____ Company social media pages are a good source of information about the company and its culture.

What does "networking" mean as it refers to the job search? _____ Networking means scanning the internet for information you need to find employment. Networking means linking to the people you know and meeting new people who can help you in your job search. Networking means connecting computers together to find employment information.

____ Networking means linking to the people you know and meeting new people who can help you in your job search.

What is one advantage of classified ads? _____ Almost everyone posts leads in classified ads. One advantage of classified ads is that almost all the jobs listed are local. Classified ads are inexpensive. Classified ads reach fewer prospects than electronic ads, lowering the number of prospects to compete against.

____ One advantage of classified ads is that almost all the jobs listed are local.

What are the advantages of attending a community job fair? _____ The main advantage of going to a job fair is that you can hand in your résumé. The main advantage of going to a job fair is that you can fill out a job application for a particular job. The advantages of going to a job fair are that you can actually talk to a recruiter or hiring manager, hand in your résumé, and fill out job applications. The main advantage of going to a job fair is that you can talk to a recruiter or hiring manager.

____ The advantages of going to a job fair are that you can actually talk to a recruiter or hiring manager, hand in your résumé, and fill out job applications.

What is the purpose of a state employment office? _____ The purpose of a state employment office is to list job openings. The purpose of a state employment office is to help companies. The purpose of a state employment office is to help people find employment. The purpose of a state employment office is to provide jobs for state employees.

____ The purpose of a state employment office is to help people find employment.

What is an advantage of online job services? _____ These services are usually free of charge. These services focus on local jobs. These services post jobs from every company. These services offer the advantage of having millions of job postings.

____ These services offer the advantage of having millions of job postings.

What types of communication can be used in networking? + _____ by phone by e-mail by mail in person by newspaper ad by social media

____ by phone by e-mail in person by social media

Which of the job search resources is the most effective? _____ classified print ads classified internet ads job fairs networking

____ networking

Who pays for the services of an employment agency? _____ government agencies job seekers employers employees

_____ employers