Mod 1 Mid-Term (sections 13-16)

The interviewer's responsibility is to make you feel uncomfortable so that they get a true sense of the person in the interview.

false

Follow-up is not the same for all job search methods. Only for Internet based job searches, the job seeker should obtain the name of a contact person, express sincere interest and offer a concise statement indicating his or her qualifications.

false

The __________ job market is comprised of Internet job boards, want ads, newspaper ads, and radio advertisements; these are media sources where employers will proactively seek employees.

published

The first ___ seconds are the key to a successful interview.

30

________% of all the opportunities are found in the hidden job market. It takes inside information to hear about these jobs.

80

Check off 3 of the most effective job search strategies:

-Cold calling employers -Responding to published and non-published potential opportunities -Utilizing recruiters or staffing agencies

The main thing for a job seeker to remember when hunting online is:

Follow directions, create a properly formatted resume, do your own follow-up

As an applicant, your goal during an interview is to:

Highlight your background and capabilities to demonstrate your achievements

A(n) _____________ provides answers to questions about your education and work experience. Second, it provides information about your ability to follow directions, work neatly, spell correctly and provide accurate and complete data.

Job Application

What determines 45% of a job seekers success is an interview?

Packaging & Appearance

The various online technology tools that enable people to communicate easily via the Internet to share information and resources are:

Social Media

Social media and the World Wide Web are always changing and growing, you must be continually adapting to change.

True

Hiring authority fears consist of:

both of these

The purpose of the interview is to:

both of these

Choose all that apply to the interview process:

-Prepare prior to the interview -Be on time -Be enthusiastic about the opportunity -Dress in appropriate attire -Establish a rapport with the interviewer

The likelihood of a job seeker actually getting a job offer as a result of an internet job board posting is less than ____%, whereas 80% of all new hires result from personal networking.

5

Before you will be considered for a position, you must convince the hiring authority of your talents in the following three ways:

Your personality, abilities and your credentials, potential worth to the company

Rapport is a connection between the job seeker and another individual. Establishing that connection creates a comfortable, friendly atmosphere. This is a crucial first step and will contribute to the first impression that you make.

true

Regardless of the outcome, view every interview as an information-gathering session, a chance to learn, and an opportunity to demonstrate your abilities.

true

Social media can help you find a job and connect with people who can assist you with growing your career. However, it works both ways. When used the wrong way, Social Media can backfire and jeopardize a job offer or even your current job.

true