C13 - ESP2 - Job search

Which of the following statements about today's job market is correct?

• Today's job market remains stable and remarkably similar to the job market ten years ago.

• Personal networking and referrals continue to be the primary route to hiring.

• Despite its popularity, the Internet has not affected the way in which individuals search for jobs.

• Job candidates should avoid using job boards, search engines, and social networks to hunt for jobs.

Which of the following statements about today's job search is correct?

• The emphasis of today's job search is on the needs of the employer.

• Today's job searchers should create a universal résumé that can be used for every job for which they apply.

• Career paths for employees are now linear; that is, employees can expect to remain in the same position throughout their employment years.

• Jobs are long lasting; therefore, today's employees will need little relearning and retraining.

The primary route to hiring today continues to be ________.

• a well-crafted résumé

• detailed cover messages

• personal networking

• strong interview follow-up messages

The first step in the job-search process is to _______.

• prepare a résumé

• contact professional and personal references

• analyze individual interests and goals and evaluate personal qualifications

• purchase appropriate interview clothing

Which of the following would help an individual assess his or her employment qualifications?

• Do I speak, write, or understand another language?

• How would you describe the perfect job, boss, and coworkers?

• Would you like to work for someone else or be your own boss?

• Do you enjoy working with people, data, or things?

On average in the United States, how many jobs will individuals between the ages of 28 and 52 have over the course of their careers?

• 3

• 7

• 12

• 20

Which statement about open and hidden job markets is correct?

• More jobs are secured through the open job market than through the hidden job market.

• The open job market consists of jobs that are advertised or listed.

• Most job seekers start searching for jobs using the hidden job market.

• The hidden job market refers to those jobs that are filled through illegal or unethical tactics.

Kendra is searching for a job and wants to use electronic sources. Which of the following will probably be her best source of online job listings?

• Big job boards such as Monster and CareerBuilder

• Specific company websites

• Her college website job board

• Niche websites

Which online source is used most for job searching and recruiting?

• Twitter

• Monster

• CollegeGrad

• LinkedIn

Which of the following tips will help you protect your privacy and safeguard your personal data when posting to online job boards?

• Respond only to "blind" job postings.

• Post your résumé on any online site to increase your employment opportunities.

• Post your résumé only on sites that charge a fee.

• Consider omitting your home address and home phone number.