Career Planning: The Job Search Process

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What percentage of job opening are published?

15% - 20%

What percentage of jobs are found through networking?

60%-80%

How is a Personal Fact Sheet used?

A Personal Fact Sheet is used to assist in filling out a job application accurately.

Which of the following is an Internet job search "don't"?

Apply for jobs that you are not qualified for

If you are interested in working for a specific company, what type of job site should you look at for opening?

Company site

Which of the following guidelines about maintaining a network is false?

End network relationships after you find a job

An employer can ask if you have ever been arrested.

False

Asking an acquaintance directly for job leads is more effective than asking for advice about jobs.

False

The average person usually has between 15 - 30 acquaintances.

False

Your networking contact list should be limited to family members.

False

Monica is interested in changing careers, and she needs to find a job Web site that lists careers from all industries. What type of job site would you recommend for her?

General Job Site

Communicating with people you know or meet to share information or advice about a job defines _____.

Networking

Which of the following is an Internet job search "do"?

Pay attention to all directions before responding to job postings

Which of the following items regarding references is NOT a red flag for hiring managers?

Reference lists that include reference's job titles

What is the typical relationship between a person's network size and the number of job leads they have?

The larger the network, the more job leads available

A job search should be treated like a full time job.

True

Approximately 80% of all job openings are part of the hidden job market.

True

Business owners and managers prefer to hire people who are referred to them personally.

True

In-store hiring kiosks save employers money by reducing hiring costs.

True

More companies are posting job advertisements on industry specific sites, because the applicants are usually more qualified.

True

One benefit of networking is that it give job seekers an opportunity to practice communication and interview skills.

True

Networking is the most effective search method for finding job leads.

True.

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

Your Parents

School teachers, counselors, and job placement centers can help you _____.

identify job leads and set up interviews

The most productive way to find a job lead is to ____.

network

School-to-work programs unite _____.

schools with local businesses

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

someone who is active in your favorite Internet chat room

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

the man you met while walking your dog

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

the president of your gardening club

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

your doctor

Who pays fees to private employment agencies?

Both employers and applicants

An event organized for employers to meet with job seekers is called a _____.

career fair


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