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Job Searching 101

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Starting a job search may seem like a daunting task at first! But the process becomes a lot easier once you break it down into manageable steps. Check out what our recent senior-level interviewees have to share about breaking the process down and landing that first job!

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Video: Job Searching 101
1. When trying to determine if a job is right for you, it would be inappropriate to ask an employee of the company challenging questions
True
False

2. Which of these questions might be acceptable for you to ask the employee?
A. ) What is your favorite part about working for this company?
B. ) What is the biggest challenge you face?
C. ) Do you plan to be here in 5 years?
D. ) All of the above

3. Which of these social media platforms is especially helpful in the job search process?
A. ) Twitter
B. ) Instagram
C. ) LinkedIn
D. ) Facebook

4. When looking for a job, your LinkedIn profile should be which of the following?
A. ) A platform to highlight your travel adventures
B. ) An accurate representation of what you have accomplished, and how that may qualify you as a worthy job candidate (skills, experiences, passions, etc)
C. ) A very basic overview (name, location and school)
D. ) A collection of funny pictures so that hiring managers can get a sense of your personality

5. The best job opportunities sometimes come from people who you already know
True
False

6. Employers like to hire candidates that have been referred to them by people they trust
True
False

7. Which of the following is an example of good networking?
A. ) Collecting a lot of business cards and never following up
B. ) Showing up to networking events and being too shy to meet anyone
C. ) Trying to have quality conversations that connect on both a personal and professional level
D. ) Always being the first to arrive and last to leave

8. When job searching, it is important for you to consider whether or not you have the right skills for the job AND if the company/team is a good fit .
True
False

9. Why is it important to be open minded when searching for a job?
A. ) Because even if you do not get the job you applied for, there might be a better opportunity around the corner
B. ) Because there are valuable lessons to be learned from any job
C. ) Because not knowing what you want is a quality most companies look for
D. ) Both A and B

10. It is only beneficial to talk to people who can currently help you land a job.
True
False

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