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How Sharp Are Your Job Hunting Skills?
Searching the Internet is the most effective way to look for a job.
- True
- False
You can negotiate an entry-level salary.
- Absolutely; It doesn't hurt to ask
- No way; You'll make a bad impression
Your résumé should always fit onto one page.
- True
- False
What are acceptable ways to reach out and network?
- Use your college alumni association
- Join a professional organization
- Join online discussion groups
- All of the above
- None of the above
When applying via e-mail, type a brief cover letter into the body of your e-mail, attach your résumé as a Word document and click "send."
- Yes, it's that easy
- Wait, you're forgetting something
Should you tell your current employer you're job hunting outside the company?
- Yes
- No
How long does the average job hunt take?
- One month
- Four months
- Nine months
- 18 months
Employers can receive hundreds of résumés for a single job. How can you get yours noticed?
- Use fancy formatting
- List every job you've ever held
- Use certain key words
What should you NOT do in a job interview?
- Smile
- Dress conservatively
- Ask the interviewer yes-or-no questions
- Bring plenty of hard-copy résumés
- Talk respectfully about past employers
When looking for your first job out of college, you can write off job-hunting expenses on your tax return.
- True
- False