STU-1050 Chapter 8 Test

When you contact former classmates from high school or college, what type of network are you tapping into? A) Alumni B) Industry-based C) Professional D) Community

A) Alumni

A casual conversation with an old friend could become a job lead. A) True B) False

A) True

A chat room is an online interactive discussion in real time. A) True B) False

A) True

A networking message should include only information that is relevant to your networking goal. A) True B) False

A) True

A networking plan may increase your job search success. A) True B) False

A) True

Employers are just as likely to use social networking sites as job seekers. A) True B) False

A) True

Following up with all contacts in a timely manner is good practice. A) True B) False

A) True

The Career Directions handbook is a great resource for accessing names of professional organizations. A) True B) False

A) True

Volunteering on a political campaign is a way to network with community members. A) True B) False

A) True

Which would not be beneficial when attending a career fair? A) Wear your everyday clothes B) Do company research C) Create a list of questions D) Find out what companies are participating E) Prepare a resume

A) Wear your everyday clothes

A personal effort to connect with an employer by attending professional events will likely be seen as being overly aggressive. A) True B) False

B) False

Follow-through skills are important only if you are networking by phone. A) True B) False

B) False

It's okay to be casually dressed at a career fair since it doesn't involve interviewing. A) True B) False

B) False

Personal information such as age, weight, and height should be included on a network card. A) True B) False

B) False

Relatives are not reliable network contacts. A) True B) False

B) False

Thank you notes are not necessary when networking, they are only necessary after being offered full-time employment. A) True B) False

B) False

Your career networking card will land you the job without needing to go through the interview process. A) True B) False

B) False

Which of the following is not an example of taking part in a networking event? A) Joining an organization for students with similar career interests such as a pre-med club B) Posting a Facebook ad C) Working a registration table as a student volunteer for a professional association conference D) Participating in a career fair

B) Posting a Facebook ad

Once you have secured a job, you should: A) discontinue networking efforts. B) maintain your career network. C) to apply for jobs online. D) dispose of your resume.

B) maintain your career network.

An ability to "work a room" includes all but the following: A) having a concise message prepared. B) not speaking until you are noticed. C) shaking hands. D) engaging the other person in conversation.

B) not speaking until you are noticed.

If your hard-copy resume is not accepted by an employer at a job fair, you should: A) leave one anyway. B) save it to use if you get an interview. C) not apply to that company. D) see it as an indication that the company is not interested in hiring you.

B) save it to use if you get an interview.

Which is an advantage of virtual introductions? A) They are more effective at achieving a personal connection. B) They allow you to avoid an awkward first handshake. C) They enable you to connect with contacts in different geographic locations D) They can replace every face-to-face interaction.

C) They enable you to connect with contacts in different geographic locations

"Privacy options controls": A) are what employers use to screen applicants. B) must be disabled when networking online. C) help protect your reputation online. D) truly serve no purpose.

C) help protect your reputation online.

"Networks": A) are limited in scope to the type of job you are seeking B) need to be recreated for every job search. C) must be nurtured and managed. D) should be used only as needed.

C) must be nurtured and managed.

According to the U.S. Department of Labor, what percentages of people find their jobs through networking? A) 43.4% B) 63.4% C) 23.4% D) 83.4%

D) 83.4%