Developing Your Career Network Answers

The average person usually has between 15 - 30 acquaintances.

Match the association type with the person that best fits the description: online associationa.the woman you met on the busb.your best friend c.the president of your gardening club d.someone who is active in your favorite Internet chat room

Which of the following guidelines about maintaining a network is false?a.Participate in career fairsb.Use business cards when meeting new peoplec.End network relationships after you find a jobd.Communicate with your network using the Internet

Communicating with people you know or meet to share information or advice about a job defines _____.a.contact listb.job leadsc.networkingd.career fair

Business owners and managers prefer to hire people who are referred to them personally.

Match the association type with the person that best fits the description: opportunistic association a.your favorite teacherb.the president of your gardening clubc.your best friendd.the man you met while walking your dog

Meeting others through volunteer work is the most common way people expand their network.

What percentage of jobs are found through networking?a.0%-20%b.20%-40%c.40%-60%d.60%-80%

One benefit of networking is that it give job seekers an opportunity to practice communication and interview skills.

Match the association type with the person that best fits the description: personal associationa.your parentsb.the president of your gardening clubc.the man you met while walking your dogd.your doctor