PSY 200 Quiz 7: Networking

For the options below, choose the ones that describe ways in which campus career centers will typically help students. SELECT ALL THAT APPLY

- Sharing information about jobs or internships - Providing advice about interviews - Revising a resume - Hosting workshops or job fairs - Choosing a career

Which of the following are true regarding internships? SELECT ALL ANSWERS THAT APPLY

- Some organizations will hire successful interns as permanent employees - You might learn from an internship that a career field is not a good fit for you - Unpaid internships are okay if they include a clear educational benefit

Which of the following is a big disadvantage of conducting an informational interview over email (instead of doing it in-person or with video chat)?

Both of the other choices are disadvantages of doing the interview through email

Which of the following best reflects the recommended way(s) to conduct an informational interview?

Face-to-face is best because the interviewees do not have to type and because you can adjust your questions as you go.

An important recommendation for an informational interview is that you should interview professionals who are working in the field and not graduate students.

False

Based on the readings, attending events such as a job fair or a research conference are more productive ways to network than meeting other college students (in class or at campus events).

False

At UNLV, making an appointment with Career Services and meeting with a career counselor is free for all UNLV students.

True

According to the readings, even people who are thought of as shy or introverted can be successful with networking. Which of the following is NOT a networking tip to help shy people or people just starting out with networking?

When building a network, keep your focus on how others can help you