Developing Your Career Network Answers

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

What is the typical relationship between a person’s network size and the number of job leads they have? a.The smaller the network, the more job leads availableb.The larger the network, the more job leads availablec.The larger the network, the fewer job leads availabled.None of the above

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

The first step in creating a network is building a(n) _____.a.contact listb.job leadc.referencesd.referral

Which of the following is a good rule to follow when using business cards?a.Write notes about the people you meet on the back of their business cardsb.Always have plenty of business cards on hand in networking situationsc.Always exchange business cards when meeting a new persond.All of the above

Match the association type with the person that best fits the description: professional associationa.someone who is active in your favorite Internet chat roomb.your brothers and sisters c.the man you met while walking your dog d.your doctor

Networking online is an effective and easy way to meet many people in the same field or industry.

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

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

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