Chapter 6 Quiz
A current job target is:
a job that is ideal for you right now and matches your qualifications and interests at this time.
Describe a Career Network meeting that you might have, including how to prepare, how the meeting might proceed, a few example questions you would ask, and what to do immediately after the Career Network meeting.
A Career Network meeting is when you meet with someone of your career field to ask questions about your career field. Its great to prepare by taking copies of your resume, be five to time minutes early. Question that's great to ask would be "How would a person of this career prepare for this job?" After you meet with this person it is great to send a Thank letter and asking if they might know of two more people with that career field you could set meetings up with.
It's a good idea to ask people in your Career Network to provide which of the following?
A Warm Introduction to get your resume to a prospective employer
Which of the following would be good to ask members of your Career Network?
Do you know of any job openings? Do you know of anyone who might know of job openings? Do you have any suggestions for my job search? All of the above
A stretch job is a job in which the employer requires long hours.
False
Applying through online job boards is the best and easiest way to get a job.
False
To get a good job fast, apply for every job in your field that you see online or learn about through your Career Network.
False
To respect your network contacts' time, do not bother them with updates about your job search.
False
You should send thank-you notes only to Career Network meeting contacts who give you a referral for your job search.
False
You should wait until you have a job before joining a professional organization because your employer may pay your dues.
False
(a) Why is it important to connect with more people in your profession or trade? (b) List three ways to get connected.
It is important to connect with more people because you never know who might have what your looking for in your profession or trade. It's very important to network because of this. 1) Attend career fairs 2) Attend networking fairs 3) Do volunteer work
You will have many job leads. What information should you keep track of for each one?
Job title or description, contact information, and interactions list
A volunteer position related to your career field can help you build your network of contacts for your future job search.
True
It is a good idea to bring copies of your resume to a Career Network meeting.
True
Describe how to compare job openings to select which job openings to apply for.
is the job is a stretch, target, or contingency job—that is, hard to get or dream job; ideal for right now; or a backup plan for which you are overqualified) and rate them on a simple 3, 2, 1 scale based on both personal interests/needs and qualifications.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that 70 percent of all jobs are found ________.
through networking
You should rate job openings to determine how well the jobs fit your needs because:
you may not have time to apply for every job opening, so it is important to know which jobs to focus on.
A good source of job leads is your Career Network and ____.
•classified advertisements •career/job fairs •the Internet all of the above
Good things to keep track of about people in your Career Network include:
•contact information, including how to spell their name. •how you came to know them (introduction, at a career fair, etc.). •notes about your last interaction and plans for your next interaction. Correct all of the above
When you meet with a Career Network contact, you should:
•give that person two copies of your resume. •be considerate of that person's time. •ask for the names of two other contacts. all of the above
