Preparing for Employment: Getting Started

Your journey of job hunting begins with a job interview.

• True

• False

You start preparing for employment after you finish your final year examination.

• True

• False

To prepare for employment, you must start early. Things that you need to know even before applying for a job include the following except ____

• yourself

• the job market

• the company

• the process involved

Qualification refers to academic qualifications and non-academic skills and knowledge. What is academic qualification?

• trained knowledge and skills

• computer skills

• writing skills

• interpersonal skills

Why is knowing your own qualifications important?

To help you ___

• check if you are qualified for a particular position.

• identify areas that you are still lacking in.

• equip yourself with appropriate knowledge and skills.

• All the above.

Why is it important to research the job market?

• To identify career opportunities.

• To understand job requirements and responsibilities.

• To help you make informed decision about expected salary.

• All the above.

The following describes personal branding except ___

• The positive way you present yourself to others.

• To communicate who you are and what you stand for.

• To show your uniqueness and value.

• The way you market your newly developed product.