Job Search Basics
Job Search BasicsNetworking Know-HowPersonal Branding
A. Conducting interviews
B. Clarifying your skills, interests, and values
C. Sending out resumes
B. Clarifying your skills, interests, and values
5. What is the #1 strategy for finding a job?
A. Waiting for a job ad
B. Networking
C. Buying a billboard
B. Networking ✅
9. What should an elevator speech always include?
A. Your life story
B. Who you are, what you do, and your goals
C. Favorite sports team
B. Who you are, what you do, and your goals ✅
3. A job search should follow one exact plan that works for everyone.
❌ False — it’s more art than science.
2. What’s the best tool for exploring occupations and industry trends?
A. TikTok
B. Career One Stop
C. Craigslist
B. Career One Stop
6. Roughly what percentage of jobs are found through friends?
A. 46%
B. 25%
C. 10%
A. 46%
10. How long should an elevator speech last?
A. 10 minutes
B. 25–30 seconds
C. 2 minutes
B. 25–30 seconds ✅
14. You should research the company before applying or interviewing.
✅ True
3. When creating a marketing plan, what should you include?
A. An elevator speech and a master resume
B. A list of favorite movies
C. Your friends’ job preferences
A. An elevator speech and a master resume ✅
7. What percentage of job openings are never publicly advertised?
A. 20–30%
B. 50%
C. 70–80%
C. 70–80% ✅
11. Which platform is NOT recommended for professional networking?
A. LinkedIn
B. X (Twitter)
C. TikTok
C. TikTok ✅
15. Networking only matters if you already have experience.
❌ False — anyone can build connections.
4. According to Brown (2023), employers make hiring decisions based on:
A. The candidate’s favorite color
B. Who will best contribute to company success
C. Who lives closest to the office
B. Who will best contribute to company success ✅
8. It’s okay to email a company even if they’re not currently hiring. (T/F)
True
12. Personal branding began as a trend on Instagram. (T/F)
❌ False — coined by Tom Peters in 1997.
16. A company might create a position for a perfect candidate.
✅ True