The Job Hunting Cycle Test Multiple Choice/ True or False Section Version A

The Job Hunting Cycle Version A Multiple Choice: Pick the best answer. Please write A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet. GOOD LUCK!!!

The Job Hunting Cycle Version A 1. In Step One of the Job Hunting Cycle, which of the following is something you will do in this step: A. Accept a job offer B. Identify characteristics C. Put together wardrobe D. Have an interview

The Job Hunting Cycle Version A 2. If you are currently unemployed, you should expect to spend this much time each week looking for your next job: A hours B hours C hours D. Every hour of every day

The Job Hunting Cycle Version A 3. In Step Two of the Job Hunting Cycle, which of the following is something you will do in this step: A. Have an interview B. Use a variety of search methods C. Make phone calls D. Develop a résumé

The Job Hunting Cycle Version A 4. How many interview questions do you really need to be able to answer? A. 50 B. 7 C.10 D. 20

The Job Hunting Cycle Version A 5. In Step Three of the Job Hunting Cycle, which of the following is something you will do in this step: A. Connect with others (network) B. Have an interview C. Accept a job offer D. Develop a résumé

The Job Hunting Cycle Version A 6. The job hunting asset most likely to impress employers is: A. A résumé tracking database B. Local want ads C. Positive attitude D. Postage stamps

The Job Hunting Cycle Version A 7. In Step Four of the Job Hunting Cycle, which of the following is something you will do in this step: A. Put together wardrobe B. Have an interview C. Write a cover letter D. Accept a job offer

The Job Hunting Cycle Version A 8. When you first sit down for an interview, which of the following is something you should never do? A. Ask the interviewer how many vacation days you’ll get a year. B. Smile and make eye contact C. Take out pen and paper to take notes D. Comment positively on the painting on the wall

The Job Hunting Cycle Version A 9. In Step Five of the Job Hunting Cycle, which of the following is something you will do in this step: A. Research the job and company for your interview B. Use a variety of search methods C. Put together wardrobe D. Write a cover letter

The Job Hunting Cycle Version A 10. Which of the following best explains the Me. Inc. Concept? A. I need to look out for number one and no one else B. My boss decides my career development C. I’m not sure what’s going to happen, but I’m not going to look for trouble D. I need to take responsibility for my career by making sure I’m constantly learning and improving my skills

The Job Hunting Cycle Version A 11. In Step Six/Zero of the Job Hunting Cycle, which of the following is something you will do in this step: A. Keep track of your achievements B. Increase your skills C. Assess yourself D. All of the above

The Job Hunting Cycle Version A 12. Which of the following has the correct Job Search Method Success Rates I gave you? A. Networking 50%, Prospecting 25%, Recruiting 20%, Ads 5% B. Networking 40%, Prospecting 30%, Recruiting 20%, Ads 10% C. Networking 70%, Prospecting 15%, Recruiting 10%, Ads 5% D. Networking 80%, Prospecting 10%, Recruiting 5%, Ads 5%

The Job Hunting Cycle Version A True/False: Pick the best answer. Please write A or B on your answer sheet. GOOD LUCK!!!

The Job Hunting Cycle Version A 13. Knowing about the labor market and the economy helps you make informed decisions about your career. A. True B. False

The Job Hunting Cycle Version A 14. Your entire focus should be on what you can do for the employer, not what the employer can do for you. A. True B. False

The Job Hunting Cycle Version A 15. You can tell how much someone really wants to find work by the number of résumés he or she sends out a week. A. True B. False

The Job Hunting Cycle Version A 16. The best part of getting a new job is that fact that you can finally relax. A. True B. False

The Job Hunting Cycle Version A 17. Getting a job because “you know someone” is cheating because its not fair to other people who are applying. A. True B. False

The Job Hunting Cycle Version A 18. An effective cover letter, résumé, and interview require you to research the employer and job first. A. True B. False

The Job Hunting Cycle Version A 19. It’s best to pick one job hunting strategy and devote all your energy to it. A. True B. False

The Job Hunting Cycle Version A 20. When writing a résumé, you should avoid complete sentences and using the words “I,” “me” or “my.” A. True B. False

The Job Hunting Cycle Version A When you are done with this section, please answer the short answer questions on your paper. Try to elaborate as much as you can on your answers. GOOD LUCK!!!