NETWORKING
Name 2 of the best sources for finding job openings or opportunities:
networking, informational interviews, organization Web sites, newspapers, professional associations, former colleagues, starting one's own business, etc.
BODY LANGUAGE (non-verbal) is typically about what percent of human communication [within 5-10% range]?
40-60%
"50-40-10 Rule"
50%: body language, facial expressions
40%: voice tone and inflection
10%: actual spoken words
Arial, Calibri or Times New Roman
curriculum vitae
What is Namibia's national unemployment rate?
36.9%, based on official figures from the Namibia Statistics Agency. Youth employment rates are even higher at 44%-61%.
Networking can do what for a job applicant?
Access hidden jobs
Get trusted referrals
Learn industry insights
Build long-term support
What is probably the most common "question" that interviewers ask applicants?
So, tell me about yourself?
Why are you interested in this position?
What are your greatest strengths and weaknesses?
What section should typically NOT be included in a CV -- Experience, Education, Name, Bank Accounts, Hobbies, Summary, Skills, Objective?
Bank Accounts and/or Hobbies
WIIFM is an acronym for what?
What's in It for Me?
At an organization posting job openings, who or what usually "sees" applicant CVs, cover letters and applications?
ATS -- Applicant Tracking System
Which of these is NOT typically a good person to ask and list as a reference: former manager, former colleague, close friend, professor, program coordinator?
Job Interviews are good opportunities for whom to learn more about the other party?
Both the interviewer and the applicant, equally
Spelling and grammar mistakes on a CV are often called what?
typos, red flags, grammatical mistakes, oopsies, slips, fatal flaws, CV killers, etc.
"CAR" is an acronym for what?
CAR: Context, Action and Result
What simple tool/exercise is often overlooked by most job applicants?
spelling and grammar checking
What is a "USP" (which distinguishes you from your competitors with a single sentence)?
Unique Selling Proposition
John (me) once had a job interview with how many interviewers at once?
17 interviewers (board interview)
(Also, had 7 rounds of interviews with a different potential employer)
What TOOL lists job requirements on the left side of a page and applicant (matching) experiences/skills?
"T-Grid" –- “T-Chart” –- “Qualifications Matrix”
.csv is an acronym for what?
comma-separated values
(plain-text data format)
What is an untapped resource in Swakopmund, where one can access PCs and the Internet for free?
Mondesa Community Centre Library
MSR (Men on the Side of the Road)
Job seekers should look for _______________ in addition to "openings":
opportunities
The STAR method for answering questions includes what aspects?
STAR: Situation, Task, Action, Result
(SOAR: Situation, Obstacle, Action, Result)
What CV style organizes an applicant's work history starting with his/her most recent job first?
reverse-chronological CV
(Functional or skills-based CVs are better for consultants and/or people changing careers or industries.)
.pdf is an acronym for what?
Portable Document Format
(Adobe created Acrobat files in 1993.)
About 90% of interviewers make a hiring decision within how much time?
90% of all hires are decided in the first 90 seconds of an interview.