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PRACTICE QUIZ

QUESTION 1 OF 14

What is the top networking website?

A
LinkedInCorrect Answer
B
Reddit
C
GitHub
D
Monster
Explanation:

LinkedIn is used by 87% of recruiters and hundreds of thousands of professionals around the world.

QUESTION 2 OF 14

Which of the following is a “red flag” in a job listing, indicating that you should consider very carefully before applying?

A
No recruiter name listed
B
Lack of industry-specific jargon
C
Unrealistic requirementsCorrect Answer
D
No salary listed
Explanation:

Companies that demand difficult requirements, such as several years’ experience for an entry-level role, may not understand the role or may be exploitative.

QUESTION 3 OF 14

What are the three basic components of a good elevator pitch?

A
State the job you’re looking for, the company you want to target, and your preferred salary
B
Say your job title, your latest personal project, and your contact information
C
Introduce yourself, ask what the person you’re talking to does, and ask if they know of any open jobs
D
Introduce yourself, tell what you have done recently, and list your professional goalsCorrect Answer
Explanation:

This is a quick thumbnail sketch of your job search that will serve you in many different situations if you have it ready to say.

QUESTION 4 OF 14

When you are reading a company’s website because you plan to interview with them, why should you pay attention to keywords you spot on the site?

A
It can be helpful for tracking purposes.
B
You might find inconsistencies or mistakes that you could alert the company to.
C
It can help you find the company more easily when you do a web search for articles.
D
It can help you understand the image the company wants to project and maintain.Correct Answer
Explanation:

Language choices can tell you a lot about a company and help you communicate with them effectively. Graded Quiz 1.A company website is a good place to research a company you’re interested in. Why should you pay attention to the language used in the website text? a) The formality of the language can give you an idea of the company culture. b) Repeated keywords can give you an idea of what is important to the company. (CORRECT) c) Mistakes can indicate that the company is not legitimate. d) Industry jargon and terminology can indicate that the company is up to date. Explanation: Words that a company frequently uses in their content indicate ideas that are important to them, and you can even use some of the same words in your interview to show you are tuned in to the company’s viewpoint.

QUESTION 5 OF 14

Why should you check social media to find out about a company you want to join?

A
You can give companies a view of your own life so they can know you better.
B
You can ask questions about the company to a broad audience.
C
You can see if former employees have shared feedback.
D
You can understand the company’s image and corporate culture from what they post.Correct Answer
Explanation:

Social media posts from the company’s account and employee accounts can give you information about current issues at the company and the company culture.

QUESTION 6 OF 14

Which three of the following are effective networking methods?

A
Talk to people you meet at bars and clubs.
B
Join professional groups and attend events.Correct Answer
C
Take classes to brush up on your professional skills.Correct Answer
D
Talk to friends about your job search.Correct Answer
Explanation:

This is a good way to meet others in your field who might know of job opportunities. Explanation: You may meet other people in your field, either in class or teaching. Explanation: Your immediate social circle is a great place to start networking. Even those who aren’t in your field may have friends who are.

QUESTION 7 OF 14

What percentage of recruiters use LinkedIn as part of their candidate search?

A
Almost 90%Correct Answer
B
About 75%
C
Nearly 50%
D
Just over 30%
Explanation:

About 87 percent of recruiters use LinkedIn as part of their candidate search.

QUESTION 8 OF 14

Which of the following is true about working as a contractor and full-time employee (FTE)?

A
Both contractors and FTEs usually work full-time hours.Correct Answer
B
Both contractors and FTEs receive benefits from the company where they work.
C
Contractors and FTEs are generally covered by the same employment laws.
D
Both can expect to work indefinitely.
Explanation:

Most companies don’t provide benefits to contractors, although they may receive them from their agencies.

QUESTION 9 OF 14

What is a “red flag” that might indicate thinking twice about responding to a job listing?

A
Broad expectations about the position with few specificsCorrect Answer
B
A statement about fair hiring practices
C
Very specific job title
D
No industry jargon or highly technical terms
Explanation:

A good job listing should define the position clearly, with tasks that make sense for the role and the job level.

QUESTION 10 OF 14

Which two statements are true about qualifications in job listings?

A
The qualifications often will not include how many years of experience are expected.
B
The qualifications will outline what the person in the role is expected to do.
C
You don’t need to have all of the qualifications listed.Correct Answer
D
The qualifications may include both hard and soft skills.Correct Answer
Explanation:

You should have all the required qualifications and many of the preferred ones, but you don’t need them all. Explanation: Job qualifications may include hard skills like programming languages, but also soft skills like communication and working with a team.

QUESTION 11 OF 14

What is true about rehearsing for interviews?

A
You can’t predict the questions, so there’s no point in finding examples.
B
It’s not helpful to watch yourself in a mirror.
C
You won’t need an elevator pitch.
D
It’s important to practice articulating what you want to say.Correct Answer
Explanation:

Even if you know your information very well, it can be difficult to speak it out loud, and practice will make that easier.

QUESTION 12 OF 14

What is a mock interview?

A
A practice interview given by the company you want to join that doesn’t actually count
B
An interview where you only need to answer the questions you have prepared
C
A practice interview that enables you to rehearse your answers at homeCorrect Answer
D
An interview where you are given extremely difficult questions
Explanation:

You can enlist a friend to role-play an interviewer so that you can practice your elevator pitch and some answers to common questions.

QUESTION 13 OF 14

What is a good way to prepare for first interviews?

A
Prepare a written document of your answers that you can hand out at your interviews.
B
Use your notes to compose questions you want to ask the company.Correct Answer
C
Decide on the salary and benefit package you will accept.
D
Memorize everything you have researched.
Explanation:

Interviewers will give you a space to ask your own questions, so you need to be prepared for this part of the interview as well.

QUESTION 14 OF 14

What is an informational interview?

A
An interview a company holds with a candidate to just get better acquainted
B
An article published by a news source about a company 
C
An interview held between interviewers to familiarize themselves with a candidate 
D
An interview someone holds with a professional to learn more about a field of workCorrect Answer

Ready to test your recall?

What is the top networking website?

A
LinkedIn
B
Reddit
C
GitHub
D
Monster

How confident are you in this answer?