GEB 3006 Exam 2 Questions and Answers
(PART 4) What career research, job search, and networking advantages are given in the
Introduction to "Learning LinkedIn"
A. Over 70% of companies report using social media to screen candidates and LinkedIn is
the most popular platform.
B. All of the listed advantages were included in the Introduction
C. Ninety-two percent of recruiters report using social media to find candidates and
LinkedIn is the most popular platform.
D. LinkedIn has 500 million users with data on 9 million companies and over 10 million
active job postings. - -B. All of the listed advantages were included in the Introduction
-57% of employers are less likely to find a candidate if
A. the candidate didn't complete their LinkedIn profile.
B. the candidate doesn't have any work experience
C. The candidate is not online.
D. The candidate didn't have any recommendations - -C. The candidate is not online.
-In what way are your LinkedIn profile and resume similar?
A. They both allow for skill endorsements and recommendations.
B. They both allow you to post your work and education experiences.
C. They both provide an online platform to network. - -B. They both allow you to post your
work and education experiences.
-Keyword research tool LinkedIn narrator suggests we use?
A. Thesaurus we site
B. Tagcrowd.com - -Tag Crowd
-(PART 4) When you are sending connection requests to people on LinkedIn, you can add a
note to your request. How does the narrator feel about adding a personalized note to your
connection request
, A. It is highly recommended
B. It is not necessary unless you already know the person and can personalize it - -A. It is
highly recommended
-(PART 4) When you set up your LinkedIn account, it will begin customizing it as a
"student" account when you
A. Enter your education details and school that you are attending (INCORRECT)
B. Navigate to linkedin.com and select "student account" before entering your first and last
name
C. Enter an email with a ".edu" suffix (like )
D. Select "Yes" that you are a student after entering your country and zip code. - -
-(PART 4) According to the narrator, when building a professional network on LinkedIn,
what must you keep in mind
A. Cast a wide net, connect with all professionals regardless of job title, company or
industry as you narrow your career choice
B. Professional networks aren't all about you, they are built on win-win relationships - -B.
Professional networks aren't all about you, they are built on win-win relationships
-(PART 4) Why does the narrator say students should NOT skip adding a summary to their
LinkedIn profile
A. It's an opportunity to share your elevator pitch; the structured introduction you'll use at
career fairs and networking events. (INCORRECT)
B. It's an opportunity to highlight the skills and qualifications you'll elaborate in the body of
your profile
C. It's an opportunity to share some of your accomplishments, your mission statement,
your career goals and aspirations, and your personality
D. None of these are correct, the narrator actually says that unlike a professional account,
student accounts don't need a summary. - -
-(PART 4) When searching for jobs with a specific company using LinkedIn, one of the nice
features LinkedIn offers is
A. The first job listings that are shown are jobs that match your skills based on the
information from your profile
(PART 4) What career research, job search, and networking advantages are given in the
Introduction to "Learning LinkedIn"
A. Over 70% of companies report using social media to screen candidates and LinkedIn is
the most popular platform.
B. All of the listed advantages were included in the Introduction
C. Ninety-two percent of recruiters report using social media to find candidates and
LinkedIn is the most popular platform.
D. LinkedIn has 500 million users with data on 9 million companies and over 10 million
active job postings. - -B. All of the listed advantages were included in the Introduction
-57% of employers are less likely to find a candidate if
A. the candidate didn't complete their LinkedIn profile.
B. the candidate doesn't have any work experience
C. The candidate is not online.
D. The candidate didn't have any recommendations - -C. The candidate is not online.
-In what way are your LinkedIn profile and resume similar?
A. They both allow for skill endorsements and recommendations.
B. They both allow you to post your work and education experiences.
C. They both provide an online platform to network. - -B. They both allow you to post your
work and education experiences.
-Keyword research tool LinkedIn narrator suggests we use?
A. Thesaurus we site
B. Tagcrowd.com - -Tag Crowd
-(PART 4) When you are sending connection requests to people on LinkedIn, you can add a
note to your request. How does the narrator feel about adding a personalized note to your
connection request
, A. It is highly recommended
B. It is not necessary unless you already know the person and can personalize it - -A. It is
highly recommended
-(PART 4) When you set up your LinkedIn account, it will begin customizing it as a
"student" account when you
A. Enter your education details and school that you are attending (INCORRECT)
B. Navigate to linkedin.com and select "student account" before entering your first and last
name
C. Enter an email with a ".edu" suffix (like )
D. Select "Yes" that you are a student after entering your country and zip code. - -
-(PART 4) According to the narrator, when building a professional network on LinkedIn,
what must you keep in mind
A. Cast a wide net, connect with all professionals regardless of job title, company or
industry as you narrow your career choice
B. Professional networks aren't all about you, they are built on win-win relationships - -B.
Professional networks aren't all about you, they are built on win-win relationships
-(PART 4) Why does the narrator say students should NOT skip adding a summary to their
LinkedIn profile
A. It's an opportunity to share your elevator pitch; the structured introduction you'll use at
career fairs and networking events. (INCORRECT)
B. It's an opportunity to highlight the skills and qualifications you'll elaborate in the body of
your profile
C. It's an opportunity to share some of your accomplishments, your mission statement,
your career goals and aspirations, and your personality
D. None of these are correct, the narrator actually says that unlike a professional account,
student accounts don't need a summary. - -
-(PART 4) When searching for jobs with a specific company using LinkedIn, one of the nice
features LinkedIn offers is
A. The first job listings that are shown are jobs that match your skills based on the
information from your profile
