Question 1

All of the following are networking toolsexcept

Accepted Answer

A)   business card.
B)   professional handshake.
C)   comfort zone.
D)   portfolio. C

Question 2

A recruiter or "headhunter" will

Accepted Answer

A)   charge you for their services.
B)   connect you to referrals.
C)   pass out your resume and NBCs for you.
D)   help you land a job, or help an employer find you. D

Question 3

Which is true about dealing with cold contacts?

Accepted Answer

A)   Indicate who the individual was that connected you with them in the first place.
B)   Send them e-mails with a blank subject line to arouse their curiosity.
C)   Since this is a casual association, there is no need to send a thank you note after they spend some time helping you.
D)   It is okay to ask them directly for a job. A

Question 4

Your "30 second commercial" is designed to capture the attention of your audience in a short period of time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Personal contacts and networking account for 10 percent of all jobs obtained.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

When constructing a list of connectors, be selective. If you're not sure if they can help you, don't list them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

When working a room in a networking situation, you should always do the followingexcept

Accepted Answer

A)   ask for their business card.
B)   hand out business cards.
C)   ask for five referrals.
D)   use a professional handshake.

Question 8

"Hinges" are those individuals who are connected to the greatest number of opportunities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which is one way students donot use their NBCs?

Accepted Answer

A)   they enclose them in thank you notes
B)   as a way to express unique personality quirks
C)   they attach them to resumes and cover letters
D)   they give them to a new professional contact

Question 10

Your comfort zone consists of the environment, situation, or people that make you feel the most safe and normal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

It's very important to surround yourself with people who support you.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which isnot a good way to find your next job?

Accepted Answer

A)   connect with alumni
B)   attend events
C)   tap your network
D)   focus on your local newspaper

Question 13

It is okay to blame others for unfavorable circumstances; accountability does not apply in the job search situation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The world works through associations with others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

When companies look for employees, they tend to look within first.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

In the career search world, thoughts are energy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Your "posse" is composed of the folks who support you, such as former instructors and co-workers, family, friends, and coaches.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Name tags are worn on the right side.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

We become like those who surround us.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

What isnot an advantage of using LinkedIn?

Accepted Answer

A)   You can see what is involved in certain career paths.
B)   Your search will remain hidden from recruiters.
C)   You can be endorsed or recommended for certain skills by your connections.
D)   You can learn about different types of careers.

Exam 4: Networkingits Always Who You Know

All of the following are networking toolsexcept

A recruiter or "headhunter" will

Which is true about dealing with cold contacts?

Your "30 second commercial" is designed to capture the attention of your audience in a short period of time.

Personal contacts and networking account for 10 percent of all jobs obtained.

When constructing a list of connectors, be selective. If you're not sure if they can help you, don't list them.

When working a room in a networking situation, you should always do the followingexcept

"Hinges" are those individuals who are connected to the greatest number of opportunities.

Which is one way students donot use their NBCs?

Your comfort zone consists of the environment, situation, or people that make you feel the most safe and normal.

It's very important to surround yourself with people who support you.

Which isnot a good way to find your next job?

It is okay to blame others for unfavorable circumstances; accountability does not apply in the job search situation.

The world works through associations with others.

When companies look for employees, they tend to look within first.

In the career search world, thoughts are energy.

Your "posse" is composed of the folks who support you, such as former instructors and co-workers, family, friends, and coaches.

Name tags are worn on the right side.

We become like those who surround us.

What isnot an advantage of using LinkedIn?