CHAP 13

1. Begin the job search by studying the job market and

• identifying your interests, goals, and qualifications.
• specifying your target job, ideal supervisor, and perfect working conditions.
• developing a short-range career plan to present at interviews.
• searching Web sites for job openings.

2. Your first step in finding a satisfying career should be

• researching salary, benefits, and job stability in a chosen field.
• developing an effective résumé to send to prospective employers.
• locating job openings at desirable companies.
• learning about yourself, the job market, and the employment process.

3. Which of the following is an effective question you should ask to determine your best career path?

• Do I speak, write, or understand another language?
• Do I want to retrain frequently, and will my employer pay for this retraining?
• How well will I stand out from other candidates applying for jobs in this career field, and how likely will I be to get an interview and land a job?
• Would I like to work for someone else or be my own boss?

4. Which of the following statements about the changing nature of jobs in today's workplace is most accurate?

• In many companies teams complete special projects and then disband. (gig economy)
• The primary employers in today's economy are large businesses.
• Employers prefer hiring people for jobs with narrow descriptions.
• Jobs are becoming less flexible and more permanent.

5. As you prepare for a successful job search, you must understand the role of the Web in the process. Which of the following is most accurate?

• The Web has made the process both easier and more challenging.
• The Web has made it easy for job candidates to get noticed; standing out among candidates is now simple.
• The Web should be the only research tool in the job-search arsenal for savvy hunters and recruiters.
• The Web now provides one-stop employment services for job seekers and for employers seeking employees.

6. Given the changing nature of the job market today, which of these is the best advice for job seekers?

• Seek a lifelong career with a single company.
• Upgrade your skills regularly and plan to retrain yourself frequently.
• Start with a career that relies on existing technology skills to remain secure over the long haul.
• Remember that you will still have pay raises, promotions, and, finally, a comfortable retirement over the course of your career, despite the changing job market.

7. The best advice for college students who need to learn about careers and establish a professional network is to

• enroll in classes in many programs to sample every career path.
• write your own blog to attract potential employers.
• volunteer with a nonprofit organization.
• purchase a good interview suit.

8. Which of the following statements is most accurate?

• You can expect to have two or three employers over the course of your career.
• Because you are likely to change jobs often, do not train now for a specific career.
• You make better career decisions if you match your interests to specific career requirements.
• The Web provides all the career data you need to gather.

9. 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.com and Yahoo HotJobs
• Specific company Web sites
• Her college Web site job board
• Social networking sites such as MySpace and Facebook

10. Experts report a new online information source for successful job seekers. What is this recently emerged online job source?

• Big online job boards
• Online newspapers
• Public service Web sites
• Social media sites