The Job Market
What % of the labor force work for a small business?
55
Describe the official format for a resume.
There is not an official format.
What document should you send with your resume?
cover letter or letter of application
In a job interview, the goal is to show that you _______.
Fit in
T or F
You should never call the hiring manager because it will make you look desperate.
How many employees does a small business have?
<500
How many errors are okay for a resume?
0
If you know the person very well, you do not have to ask to use them as a reference.
False - You always ask permission before using them
In ___ to ____ seconds, the hiring manager will make judgments about your confidence, character, and sociability.
3 to 5
Fifty-five percent of job hunters send _____________ to the people who interviewed them.
Thank you notes
How much does it cost to recruit and hire one person?
$4,100
What percent of hiring managers said they prefer a chronological resume that lists your most recent jobs first.
75%
T or F
It is okay to tell the hiring manager that you and your boss just cannot get along.
False - It screams you are a troublemaker
________ clothing conveys power.
Classic
How long should a thank you note be?
brief
When you resign from you job, how long should you agree to still work for that company?
2 weeks
What do 86% of hiring managers say is their best source for recruiting above-average candidates?
employee referrals
T or F
A job application is a legal document.
True - You can be fired if they find out you lied on your application.
What should you do if you are not sure what to wear to an interview?
Call the company and ask someone in human resources
Write your thank you note and send it off within _________ of the interview so that the manager will remember you.
24 hours
What is the number one reason employers have trouble filling job openings?
lack of technical skills
You are ____ times more likely to get a job interview if you know an insider.
50
T or F
A potential employer obtain your drug tests and workers' compensation claim.
True
Describe at least 3 things that is classic for a man to wear to an interview.
Navy blue blazer, gray slacks, white shirt, stripped tie, black lace-up shoes, black socks, and a black dress belt
Describe what an idea note is.
Try to find a solution to a problem and send a note about it to the hiring manager.