Job Search

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

• Temporary employment

• Contract employment

• At-will employment

• Full-time employment

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

• Less than 30 hours

• More than 40 hours

• Between 40 and 35 hours

• Between 35 and 30 hours

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

• 70 percent

• 55 percent

• 40 percent

• 85 percent

Which of the following accurately defines networking?

• The act of promoting and selling yourself to potential employers

• The process of building and utilizing beneficial, professional relationships

• The act of summarizing skills and abilities in order to display how you are qualified for a position

• The process of finding or becoming aware of job opportunities which are not advertised or publicized

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

• The secret job market

• The unknown job market

• The invisible job market

• The hidden job market

Which of the following is a valuable starting point, but should NOT be used as your sole resource for job searching?

• The internet

• Career fairs

• Networking

• Newspaper advertisements

Which of the following best describes a career fair?

• Event in which job candidates compete in games and challenges to win jobs

• Event in which counselors and advisors offer career advice to job seekers

• Event in which businesses gather to negotiate trade practices

• Event in which employers and potential employees meet and network

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

• Use the Internet to learn more or visit the business

• Attach a list of questions to your job application

• Schedule an informative interview to ask questions before applying

• Apply and ask lots of questions at the job interview

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

• All job opportunities regardless of details

• Any job you feel you qualify for and would enjoy

• Only jobs you feel confident you will be offered

• Any job opportunity for which you know someone at the business

Most jobs are considered at-will employment, particularly entry-level jobs.

• True

• False

• Depends on the industry

• Only in certain states