Job Search & Job Applications Unit Quiz

1. Which type of employment is defined as employment which can be terminated by the employer or employee at any time with or without reason?

• A. At will employment
• B. Contract employment
• C. Temporary employment
• D. Full-time employment

2. Part-time employment involves how many hours of work each week?

• A. More than 40 hours
• B. Between 40 and 35 hours
• C. Between 35 and 30 hours
• D. Less than 30 hours

3. It is estimated what percentage of jobs are filled through networking?

• A. 40 percent
• B. 55 percent
• C. 70 percent
• D. 85 percent

4. Which of the following accurately defines networking?

• A. The act of promoting and selling yourself to potential employers
• B. The process of building and utilizing beneficial, professional relationships
• C. The process of finding or becoming aware of job opportunities which are not advertised or publicized
• D. The act of summarizing skills and abilities in order to display how you are qualified for a position

5. Job opportunities which are NOT publicized or advertised are known as which of the following?

• A. The secret job market
• B. The unknown job market
• C. The invisible job market
• D. The hidden job market

6. According to the presentation, which of the following is a valuable starting point, but should NOT be used as your sole resource for job searching?

• A. Career fairs
• B. Networking
• C. Newspaper advertisements
• D. The Internet

7. Which of the following best describes a career fair?

• A. Event in which job candidates compete in games and challenges to win jobs
• B. Event in which businesses gather to negotiate trade practices
• C. Event in which employers and potential employees meet and network
• D. Event in which counselors and advisors offer career advice to job seekers

8. Reviewing job opportunity advertisements in the newspaper, on the radio or at the place of business may take more effort than some other methods, but which of the following is their advantage?

• A. Less competition
• B. Fewer qualifications
• C. Higher pay
• D. More flexibility

9. If a job description sounds interesting, but you would like to know more, what does the presentation suggest?

• A. Apply and ask lots of questions at the job interview
• B. Attach a list of questions to your job application
• C. Use the Internet to learn more or visit the business
• D. Schedule an informative interview to ask questions before applying

10. Generally speaking, it is wise to apply for which job opportunities?

• A. All job opportunities regardless of details
• B. Any job you feel you qualify for and would enjoy
• C. Any job opportunity for which you know someone at the business
• D. Only jobs you feel confident you will be offered