GEB 3005 CPP quiz 2
When assessing how much competition you are facing for a job it is worth remembering
the advantage of finding a job through word of mouth by networking because: - answer-
All of the answers
- Studies show that 90% of job applicants focus almost entirely on the open market and
less than 10% of job applicants focus on the hidden Job market
- Over 70% of jobs are in the hidden market versus 30% of jobs in the open market
-It is better to be among the 10% of applicants focused on 70% of the jobs available
than among 90% of applicants focused on 30% of the jobs available
The "hidden Job market" is a term referring to: - answerJobs that are spread only by
word of mouth
What is "spraying and praying" when searching for a job? - answerSending identical
copies of your resume to a large number of companies and job postings and hoping to
hear back
What will determine your level of focus, energy, and commitment to complete the
actions required to turn your career dream into reality? - answerThe strength of your
"vision" - i.e. the level of detail you have about what you will be doing, how that fulfills
you, the type of people you will be working with, and the rewards of success
You can learn a lot about the job you want by talking to people who manage people with
that job. This is called an "informational interview." Which of the following is a question
that you could ask a manager of the position you think you may want? - answer-All of
the answers
- Based on what my profile looks like now - what do I need to do to improve my chances
of being selected for this job in the future? What are my gaps
- What are the top priority results expected from this job and what skills are needed to
deliver them?
-What type of personality has succeeded in this job before and what are some of the
key attitudes you look for?
Career advice that says, "Just follow your passion" can lead to problems. Which of the
following should also be taken into account? - answerAll of the answers
When assessing how much competition you are facing for a job it is worth remembering
the advantage of finding a job through word of mouth by networking because: - answer-
All of the answers
- Studies show that 90% of job applicants focus almost entirely on the open market and
less than 10% of job applicants focus on the hidden Job market
- Over 70% of jobs are in the hidden market versus 30% of jobs in the open market
-It is better to be among the 10% of applicants focused on 70% of the jobs available
than among 90% of applicants focused on 30% of the jobs available
The "hidden Job market" is a term referring to: - answerJobs that are spread only by
word of mouth
What is "spraying and praying" when searching for a job? - answerSending identical
copies of your resume to a large number of companies and job postings and hoping to
hear back
What will determine your level of focus, energy, and commitment to complete the
actions required to turn your career dream into reality? - answerThe strength of your
"vision" - i.e. the level of detail you have about what you will be doing, how that fulfills
you, the type of people you will be working with, and the rewards of success
You can learn a lot about the job you want by talking to people who manage people with
that job. This is called an "informational interview." Which of the following is a question
that you could ask a manager of the position you think you may want? - answer-All of
the answers
- Based on what my profile looks like now - what do I need to do to improve my chances
of being selected for this job in the future? What are my gaps
- What are the top priority results expected from this job and what skills are needed to
deliver them?
-What type of personality has succeeded in this job before and what are some of the
key attitudes you look for?
Career advice that says, "Just follow your passion" can lead to problems. Which of the
following should also be taken into account? - answerAll of the answers
