the job hunting cycle test multiple choice/ true or false section version a
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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!!!
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• 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
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• 2. If you are currently unemployed, you should expect to spend this much time each week looking for your next job:
• A. 20-25 hours
• B. 40-45 hours
• C. 30-35 hours
• D. Every hour of every day
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• 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
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• 4. How many interview questions do you really need to be able to answer?
• A. 50
• B. 7
• C.10
• D. 20
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• 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
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• 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
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• 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
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• 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
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• 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
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• 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
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• 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
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• 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%
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• True/False: Pick the best answer. Please write A or B on your answer sheet.
• GOOD LUCK!!!
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• 13. Knowing about the labor market and the economy helps you make informed decisions about your career.
• A. True
• B. False
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• 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
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• 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
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• 16. The best part of getting a new job is that fact that you can finally relax.
• A. True
• B. False
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• 17. Getting a job because “you know someone” is cheating because its not fair to other people who are applying.
• A. True
• B. False
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• 18. An effective cover letter, résumé, and interview require you to research the employer and job first.
• A. True
• B. False
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• 19. It’s best to pick one job hunting strategy and devote all your energy to it.
• A. True
• B. False
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• 20. When writing a résumé, you should avoid complete sentences and using the words “I,” “me” or “my.”
• A. True
• B. False
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• 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!!!