Final Exam
Name: XU XU (93021)
March 18, 2021
Instructions: Please highlight your answers in BOLD or COLOR PRINT. For
fill-ins, please make sure the words are spelled correctly. Please answer ALL
questions.‘``
1. Which of the following statements about today's job market is most accurate?
a. Today's job market remains stable and remarkably similar to the job market ten years ago.
b. Personal networking and referrals continue to be the primary route to hiring.
c. Despite its popularity, the Internet has not affected the way in which individuals search for jobs.
d. Job candidates should avoid using job boards, search engines, and social networks to hunt for
jobs.
2. Which of the following statements about today's job search is most accurate?
a. The emphasis of today's job search is on the needs of the employer.
b. Today's job searchers should create a universal résumé that can be used for every job for which they
apply.
c. Career paths for employees are now linear; that is, employees can expect to remain in the same position
throughout their employment years.
d. Jobs are long lasting; therefore, today's employees will need little relearning and retraining.
3. All of the following are important preliminary steps for securing an interview except
a. developing a job-search strategy.
b. preparing a résumé.
c. knowing the hiring process.
d. writing a thank-you message to an interviewer.
4. The first step in the job-search process is to
a. prepare a résumé.
b. contact professional and personal references.
c. analyze individual interests and goals and evaluate personal qualifications.
d. purchase appropriate interview clothing.
5. Which of the following would help an individual assess his or her employment qualifications?
a. Do I speak, write, or understand another language?
b. How would you describe the perfect job, boss, and
coworkers?
c. Would you like to work for someone else or be your own boss?
d. Do you enjoy working with people, data, or things?
6. How can an individual find career data?
a. Using a library
b. Searching the Web
c. Conducting an interview with someone in a particular field
d. All answer choices are sources for finding career data.
7. Which statement about open and hidden job markets is most accurate?
a. More jobs are secured through the open job market than through the hidden job market.
b. The open job market consists of jobs that are advertised or listed.
, c. Most job seekers start searching for jobs using the hidden job market.
d. The hidden job market refers to those jobs that are filled through illegal or unethical tactics.
8. Kendra is searching for a job and wants to use electronic sources. Which of the following will probably be her
best source of online job listings?
a. Big job boards such as Monster and CareerBuilder
b. Specific company websites
c. Her college website job board
d. Niche websites
9. Which online source is used most for job searching and recruiting?
a. Twitter
b. Monster
c. CollegeGrad
d. LinkedIn
10. Which of the following tips will best help you protect yourself when posting at online job boards?
a. Respond only to "blind" job postings.
b. Post your résumé on any online site to increase your employment opportunities.
c. Post your résumé only on sites that charge a fee.
d. Consider omitting your home address and home phone number.
11. Most jobs today are found through
a. referrals and person-to-person
contacts.
b. newspaper advertisements.
c. college career fairs.
d. employment agencies.
12. To help you develop your personal network, you should do all of the following except
a. develop a contact list of anyone who would be willing to talk with you about finding a job.
b. make contacts with people in person and online.
c. follow up on referrals.
d. use only online resources to help you connect with others.
13. Many job candidates use LinkedIn to
a. research companies.
b. receive job alerts.
c. expand their personal and professional networks.
d. All answer choices are ways that LinkedIn can help candidates locate
jobs.
14. A large part of your job-search strategy should be deciding what makes you special and desirable in the job
market. This introspective process is called
a. networking.
b. personal branding.
c. desired workplace behavior.
d. cognitive reflection.
15. All of the following are ways you can develop a personal brand except
a. preparing a brief speech that describes who you are and what problems your skills can solve.
b. creating an individual tagline that separates you from other candidates.
c. distributing business cards whenever you have an opportunity.
d. creating an attractive résumé.
Name: XU XU (93021)
March 18, 2021
Instructions: Please highlight your answers in BOLD or COLOR PRINT. For
fill-ins, please make sure the words are spelled correctly. Please answer ALL
questions.‘``
1. Which of the following statements about today's job market is most accurate?
a. Today's job market remains stable and remarkably similar to the job market ten years ago.
b. Personal networking and referrals continue to be the primary route to hiring.
c. Despite its popularity, the Internet has not affected the way in which individuals search for jobs.
d. Job candidates should avoid using job boards, search engines, and social networks to hunt for
jobs.
2. Which of the following statements about today's job search is most accurate?
a. The emphasis of today's job search is on the needs of the employer.
b. Today's job searchers should create a universal résumé that can be used for every job for which they
apply.
c. Career paths for employees are now linear; that is, employees can expect to remain in the same position
throughout their employment years.
d. Jobs are long lasting; therefore, today's employees will need little relearning and retraining.
3. All of the following are important preliminary steps for securing an interview except
a. developing a job-search strategy.
b. preparing a résumé.
c. knowing the hiring process.
d. writing a thank-you message to an interviewer.
4. The first step in the job-search process is to
a. prepare a résumé.
b. contact professional and personal references.
c. analyze individual interests and goals and evaluate personal qualifications.
d. purchase appropriate interview clothing.
5. Which of the following would help an individual assess his or her employment qualifications?
a. Do I speak, write, or understand another language?
b. How would you describe the perfect job, boss, and
coworkers?
c. Would you like to work for someone else or be your own boss?
d. Do you enjoy working with people, data, or things?
6. How can an individual find career data?
a. Using a library
b. Searching the Web
c. Conducting an interview with someone in a particular field
d. All answer choices are sources for finding career data.
7. Which statement about open and hidden job markets is most accurate?
a. More jobs are secured through the open job market than through the hidden job market.
b. The open job market consists of jobs that are advertised or listed.
, c. Most job seekers start searching for jobs using the hidden job market.
d. The hidden job market refers to those jobs that are filled through illegal or unethical tactics.
8. Kendra is searching for a job and wants to use electronic sources. Which of the following will probably be her
best source of online job listings?
a. Big job boards such as Monster and CareerBuilder
b. Specific company websites
c. Her college website job board
d. Niche websites
9. Which online source is used most for job searching and recruiting?
a. Twitter
b. Monster
c. CollegeGrad
d. LinkedIn
10. Which of the following tips will best help you protect yourself when posting at online job boards?
a. Respond only to "blind" job postings.
b. Post your résumé on any online site to increase your employment opportunities.
c. Post your résumé only on sites that charge a fee.
d. Consider omitting your home address and home phone number.
11. Most jobs today are found through
a. referrals and person-to-person
contacts.
b. newspaper advertisements.
c. college career fairs.
d. employment agencies.
12. To help you develop your personal network, you should do all of the following except
a. develop a contact list of anyone who would be willing to talk with you about finding a job.
b. make contacts with people in person and online.
c. follow up on referrals.
d. use only online resources to help you connect with others.
13. Many job candidates use LinkedIn to
a. research companies.
b. receive job alerts.
c. expand their personal and professional networks.
d. All answer choices are ways that LinkedIn can help candidates locate
jobs.
14. A large part of your job-search strategy should be deciding what makes you special and desirable in the job
market. This introspective process is called
a. networking.
b. personal branding.
c. desired workplace behavior.
d. cognitive reflection.
15. All of the following are ways you can develop a personal brand except
a. preparing a brief speech that describes who you are and what problems your skills can solve.
b. creating an individual tagline that separates you from other candidates.
c. distributing business cards whenever you have an opportunity.
d. creating an attractive résumé.
