geb 3006

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

possessing musical talent

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 Make good grades and perform well in school Share articles and content through LinkedIn Blog Have a LinkedIn profile

blog

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 5; professional 5; work 3; professional 10; work

5; professional

Job Shadows are a Human Resources technique for training and leadership development where A new employee is paired with an experienced one to passively observe that person doing their job A new employee teams with an experienced one to do the same job with them A new employee watches video of an experienced one doing their job A new employee does a new job under the guidance of an experienced one

a new employee is paired with an experience one to passively observe that person doing their job

What career research, job search, and networking advantages are given in the Introduction to "Learning LinkedIn" Ninety-two percent of recruiters report using social media to find candidates and LinkedIn is the most popular platform. All of the listed advantages were included in the Introduction LinkedIn has 500 million users with data on 9 million companies and over 10 million active job postings. Over 70% of companies report using social media to screen candidates and LinkedIn is the most popular platform.

all of the listed advantages were included in the introduction

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

all of these are fields that you can use to review alumni

According to the presentation if you click "My network" you can find new connections by Answering a series of questions about the types of people you want to find Allowing LinkedIn to import your email address book and suggest connections based on the people it finds Identifying a specific person that you will connect with using the search bar at the top of the screen Suggesting people based on where you work, what you do, and where you went to school

allowing linkedin to import your email address book and suggest connections based on the people it finds

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

books/catalog

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

both the user's profile contents and the preferences that they've set up

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: Professionalism - use a photo that portrays your professional appearance Use a high quality photo that isn't blurry or pixilated Use a recent photograph - you want people to recognize your face Consider proper framing - use a "full body" shot rather than one that zooms in on your face

consider proper framing - use a full body shot rather than one that zooms in on your face

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

emailing you a verification code to the email you've provided

According to a study cited in the LinkedIn presentation, the two most popular "sources of hire" (ways that companies find new hires) are Internships and social professional networks Job postings and Internships Campus recruiting and Employee referrals Employee referrals and social professional networks

employee referrals and social professional networks

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

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

familiarity with lyrics to a song

When posting or sharing content on LinkedIn, you want to Share anonymously so if something you post is disagreeable or people aren't interested, they won't know that it's you. 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. Only share it with your contacts, sharing information publicly is frowned upon by people who may not have the same interests as you. 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.

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.

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

guides.ucf.edu/geb3003

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 The Occupational Outlook Handbook Hoovers The Wall Street Journal ABI-Inform

hoovers

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

how to research a career

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

in the first person using 'I' and other personal pronouns to show you are writing about yourself

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

include keywords at the end of your profile summary

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

is a data-gathering exercise where you use a worksheet to standardize the data you gather and try to be as unobtrusive as possible

When Interviewing someone, your questions should be formatted like a funnel. Using this structure, an Information question Is an open-ended "lead off" question prepared ahead of time designed to gather specific information Is a lead question, not related to your interview. It serves to set the mood and get the subject talking Is used toward the end of the interview to see if you can continue the interview at a later date 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

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

When Interviewing someone, your questions should be formatted like a funnel. Using this structure, an Icebreaker question Is a lead question, not related to your interview. It serves to set the mood and get the subject talking Is an open-ended "lead off" question prepared ahead of time designed to gather specific information 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 Is used toward the end of the interview to see if you can continue the interview at a later date

is a lead question, not related to your interview. it serves to set the mood and get the subject talking

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

is a rapport-building technique that standardizes information if you are shadowing multiple people and helps you get information on what to look for

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

is a rapport-building technique where you can leverage the 'alignment' process

When Interviewing someone, your questions should be formatted like a funnel. Using this structure, an Inquiry question Is a lead question, not related to your interview. It serves to set the mood and get the subject talking 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 Is an open-ended "lead off" question prepared ahead of time designed to gather specific information Is used toward the end of the interview to see if you can continue the interview at a later date

is an open-ended 'lead off' question prepared ahead of time designed to gather specific info

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

is more effective for gathering data from people with flexible schedules who may do a wide variety of non-repetitious duties

When Interviewing someone, your questions should be formatted like a funnel. Using this structure, an Invitation question Is used toward the end of the interview to see if you can continue the interview at a later date Is an open-ended "lead off" question prepared ahead of time designed to gather specific information 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 Is a lead question, not related to your interview. It serves to set the mood and get the subject talking

is used toward the end of the interview to see if you can continue the interview at a later date

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 It is highly recommended It is good form, but not critical It is not necessary unless you already know the person and can personalize it He doesn't feel strongly about it one way or the other

it is highly recommended

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

it's an opportunity to share some of your accomplishments, your mission statement, your career goals and aspirations, and your personality

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

job postings and vacancies

Informational Interviews are one of the best ways to Learn about the jobs that people do AND make connections with professionals in your chosen field Make connections at networking events or other professional meetings Get a job Sharpen your Alignment skills

learn about the jobs that people do AND make connections with professionals in your chosen field

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 Doing stuff to get GEB points because the deadline is this week 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. Meeting PRIOR to the actual meeting to discuss what you'll discuss Looking at a specific job because you've selected a career goal and are now learning about the specifics

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.

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

level of education required

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 Looking at a specific job because you've selected a career goal and are now learning about the specifics 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. Asking lots of questions quickly because you know the other person doesn't want to waste time Doing stuff to get GEB points because the deadline is this week

looking at a specific job because you've selected a career goal and are now learning about the specifics

Which database has the most detailed SWOT analysis? MarketLine Advantage LexisNexis Academic Business Source Premier Hoover's

marketline advantage

When searching for jobs using LinkedIn, users who are looking for jobs with a specific company can Navigate to that company's LinkedIn page and then click "See Jobs" Navigate to that company's LinkedIn page, use the menu to the right to select "Employment", and then click "See Jobs" 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 All of these are ways a user can find jobs with a specific company

navigate to that company's linkedin page and then click "see jobs"

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

not sure yet. I'm open

On Hoover's, which of the following categories could you search for? Small Businesses Demographics Logistics People

people

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

prepare a targeted resume or look the skills inventory from a self-assessment like myplan

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

professional networks aren't all about you, they are built on win-win relationships

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?" When users verified their accounts last year, over 6 million resumes were uploaded Only people with work experience are allowed to set up a profile on LinkedIn More professionals have LinkedIn profiles than the number that use Twitter Profiles on LinkedIn are often amongst the first search results when you search for a professional on Google

profiles on linkedin are often amongst the first search result when you search for a professional on google

Who coined the term, "Informational Interview"? Donald Trump in "The Art of the Deal" Alex Groenendyk in "The Career Cycle: This is Who We Hire" Richard Bolles in "What Color is Your Parachute" Robin Ryan in "60 Seconds and You're Hired"

richard bolles

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

search for a specific school, go to that school's page, and click see alumni

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

select 'yes' that you are a student after entering your country and zip code

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

spend time thinking about and then answering completely the question, "who am I?"

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

take a self-assessment like myplan to better understand yourself, specifically the strengths that the test suggests

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

thanks, summary, action and appreciation

When searching for jobs with a specific company using LinkedIn, one of the nice features LinkedIn offers is The first job listings that are shown are jobs where alumni from your school and connections you've made can recommend you The first job listings that are shown are close to you geographically All of these are features you can select when reviewing jobs with a specific company The first job listings that are shown are jobs that match your skills based on the information from your profile

the first job listings that are shown are jobs that match your skills based on the information from your profile

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 The Occupational Outlook Handbook The Wall Street Journal ABI-Inform Hoovers

the occupational outlook handbook

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

the occupational outlook handbook

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 The advocate - a trusted sounding board for advice and ideas that you know on a personal level 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 The subject matter expert - someone who can provide an unbiased opinion on an industry because they work in it The strategic in - someone who will make connections on your behalf

the recruiter

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

the ucf library provides all of the resources listed

CJ Ivory has set up a page of resources SPECIFIC to the needs of the GEB 3003 research project true or 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 NAICS Code classifies different industries and allows your research to become broad or more specific. True False

true

The UCF Library is available off campus. 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

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 Understand where to find the job descriptions and documentation needed to understand the job prior to the job shadow Understand how your target job interacts with and is impacted by other jobs Understand the KSAs you need to develop to reach that job Understand what resources you'll use to document your findings after the job shadow

understand how your target job interacts with and is impacted by other jobs

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 Understand what resources you'll use to document your findings after the job shadow Understand the KSAs you need to develop to reach that job Understand where to find the job descriptions and documentation needed to understand the job prior to the job shadow Understand how your target job interacts with and is impacted by other jobs

understand the KSAs you need to develop to reach that job

The narrator explains three advantages LinkedIn has over a traditional resume. Which of the following is NOT one of those advantages Depth - LinkedIn lets you elaborate and share things like volunteer experience and interests, share multimedia and documents, and show your personality and enthusiasm Recommendations - LinkedIn allows you to add endorsements of your skills and experiences from peers, professors and past co-workers Upfront - LinkedIn is a straightforward listing of your education, experience and accomplishments. Platform - LinkedIn allows you to not only search for people based on keyword or skill, but connect and interact with them

upfront

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 What is it like to work in these places? What are some specific companies that interest you? What careers do your self-assessments and research point to? What is it like to work in that career?

what are some specific companies that interest you

The information that you are gathering in an Informational Interview can be broken down into five types. When you are finding out the careers that your research results and information gathering point to, you are answering What kinds of organizations / industries employ people in that career? What careers do your self-assessments and research point to? What is it like to work in that career? What is it like to work in these places?

what careers do self-assessments and research point to

The information that you are gathering in an Informational Interview can be broken down into five types. When you are trying to limit the number of job changes you'll make by "trying out" a job before actually doing it, you are answering What kinds of organizations / industries employ people in that career? What is it like to work in these places? What is it like to work in that career? What careers do your self-assessments and research point to?

what is it like to work in that career

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 What is it like to work in these places? What are some specific companies that interest you? What is it like to work in that career? What careers do your self-assessments and research point to?

what is it like to work in these places

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 What is it like to work in these places? What are some specific companies that interest you? What is it like to work in that career? What kinds of organizations / industries employ people in that career?

what kinds of organizations/industries employ people in that career

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

you can also share content, post articles, and look up jobs and apply for them

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

you should only use images that you have a right to use

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

your digital footpring

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

your photo and background image