Career

All of the following are effective ways to use social media to find and land a job, EXCEPT...

• Network with other people in your industry

• Keep your posts and information professional

• Follow companies and organizations in your desired field

• Criticize your current job to help network & find a new one

Soft skills are a valuable skill set to have. All of the following are soft skills EXCEPT...

• Speaking multiple languages

• Creativity

• Responsibility

• Critical thinking

What should you do when attending a career fair?

• Give a 5-minute personal pitch so recruiters remember you

• Bring gifts to give to recruiters

• Write a follow-up email to each recruiter

• Drop off your resume at each table; recruiters don't have time to talk

Why would you ask for an informational interview?

• To learn more about why a job rejected you.

• To negotiate your salary offer

• To learn more about a career or industry

• To improve your chances of getting hired

Which is true of an effective resume?

• It includes many details; the longer the resume, the better

• It works for every job application, so you don't need multiple resumes

• It uses key words and has a simple design

• It features your photograph

What is the purpose of using LinkedIn?

• To find honest reviews of an employer or business

• To build a professional network and find jobs

• To have personal access to industry leaders

• To create specific profiles tailored to each job posting

What form is NOT typically completed when you start a new job?

• Form W-2

• Form I-9

• Benefit forms

• Form W-4

Which question would be appropriate to ask during a job interview?

• Can you describe the requirements of this position?

• Do you think you are going to hire me?

• What will my salary be?

• How many vacation and sick days am I allowed?

What is best practice when using job boards to find a new job?

• Use job search filters and create alerts

• Use the same generic resume for all of your applications

• Auto-apply to as many positions as possible with one resume

• Scroll through job postings without filters every morning

A resume should include all of the following, EXCEPT

• Rationale for why you quit a previous job

• Your previous employment experience & responsibilities

• A highlight of your education experience

• Your contact information