Job Search Skills

Which of the following are common ways to search for a job?

• Online Search

• Recruiter

• Job Fair

• LinkedIn

• All answers are correct

When filling out a job application, you should always use blue or black ink.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Your parents are a good job reference.

• TRUE

• FALSE

An adult who has seen you work and knows you well is the best job reference.

• TRUE

• FALSE

It is best to ask before you list someone as a job reference.

• TRUE

• FALSE

A source of information about available jobs, found in the classified section of the newspaper.

• networking
• want ads
• closed ads
• open ads

Checking with family, friends, and other people to find out about job openings.

• networking
• references
• private employment agency
• public employment service

A government-supported group that helps people find jobs for free.

• private employment agency
• public employment service
• electronic bulletin boards
• networking

A business that helps people find jobs for a fee.

• private employment agency
• public employment service
• networking
• references

A formal written summary of a person's education, work experience, and other qualifications for a job.

• references
• resume
• want ad
• networking