GEB 4004 Final Exam
According to The Career Cycle, one of the challenges job seekers face is that there are
very few good jobs available because senior executives are willing and able to grow
their businesses without recruiting and developing new talent. - ANS-False
What is the most reliable way to take control and drive your career success? -
ANS-Follow a process to help you identify careers of interest, target specific jobs to get
started, and learn what actions you need to take, why, when and how - so that you land
and succeed in those jobs
According to The Career Cycle, which phase includes understanding what skills,
attitudes and achievements employers look for, and building your relevance, to be an
ideal match for their job requirements? - ANS-Phase 2 - Preparing for a job
In the "Negotiate" phase of the Career Cycle it is important to get the best salary
possible because: - ANS-According to The Career Cycle, what phase of the Career
Cycle includes understanding the hiring process and key decision makers, preparing
answers (with examples from your experience) as well as your own questions,
connecting with the interviewer and crossing the four key thresholds to trigger a "This is
who we want!" reaction?
According to The Career Cycle, what phase of the Career Cycle includes understanding
the hiring process and key decision makers, preparing answers (with examples from
your experience) as well as your own questions, connecting with the interviewer and
crossing the four key thresholds to trigger a "This is who we want!" reaction? -
ANS-Phase 3 - Winning the selection process
When you have exceeded expectations by Performing well in Phase 6, you can then
restart the Career Cycle by going back to Phase 1 to Target a promotion - ANS-True
In the TARGET Phase of the Career Cycle you should be doing which activities? -
ANS-Building a strong motivational vision of your future, identifying target jobs and
career paths that meet your interests, connecting and networking with people who can
describe jobs in detail, and targeting employers you'd like to work for
In the "Target" phase of the Career Cycle, it is important to decide what you want to do.
To be able to do this you need to: - ANS-Build a large network of people and gain
information from them about what they do everyday
,The critical interpersonal, networking, goal setting, and aligning skills will be used during
which phases of the Career Cycle - ANS-All phases
According to The Career Cycle, the "this is who we want!" moment is when a manager:
- ANS-Can clearly visualize how a candidate can help them achieve their corporate
objectives and personal career ambitions
According to The Career Cycle, what phase includes revisiting your new manager to
form the right relationship with your boss, strengthening your understanding of the
business, culture, people, processes, and customers to maximise your immediate
alignment? - ANS-Phase 5 - Joining the team
Poor fits and underperforming employees are a problem for businesses. According to
the Marketers Forum, 20% of the graduates in their study had quit or been terminated
from their job in what time period? - ANS-Six months
This course contains many insights. Many could be considered common sense but not
necessarily common knowledge or common practice. Therefor the key purpose of the
course is to encourage you to TAKE ACTION to: - ANS-All of the answers
If you are in a position that does not require your current level of education and training,
that is called: - ANS-When an employer asks "Why should we select you?"- what do
they want to see and hear?
When an employer asks "Why should we select you?"- what do they want to see and
hear? - ANS-When an employer asks "Why should we select you?"- what do they want
to see and hear?
Understanding key objectives and how they will be measured should ideally be done -
ANS-Before the interview
What part of General Norman Schwarzkopf's quote alludes to 'understanding
consequences' as being a critical part of what employers are looking for? - ANS-"Lives
depend" on objectives being achieved
What is missing from most generic career advice that causes the list of qualities to offer
minimal help? - ANS-Specific actions that can move you forward as part of a proven
process in a real life context
, When it comes to evaluating your ability to do the job, your team fit and your drive to do
the job, employers look for the goals you set, the actions you took and the results you
achieved during the time: - ANS-You were in university or college as well as after you
graduated
Job-related corporate objectives are ultimately derived from: - ANS-A company's
purpose or mission
What is likely to happen if you only offer generic attributes and qualities as examples of
your qualification for a position? - ANS-The interviewer will conclude you are not a good
fit
You must prove three things to show that you are the candidate an employer wants.
When evaluating "Will you fit in?" an employer will ask - ANS-Do you share the same
values, Will you integrate with the organization, Will working with you be pleasant and
effective, Will you ensure that you don't let the team down
When an employer is filling out an Employer Selection Criteria form, they are analyzing -
ANS-Skill requirements match, Team fit, Manager fit and Drive
After a dinner conversation with General Norman Schwarzkopf, what four concepts did
Alex Groenendyk learn were at the core of what all employers look for in candidates? -
ANS-Objectives, expectations, consequences, relationships
When is a time that you can find out about job-related corporate objectives AND
differentiate yourself as a candidate - ANS-During the interview
Understanding how the consequences of your actions will impact not only your own
corporate and personal objectives but those of your boss and colleagues will maximize:
- ANS-Your motivation and determination to get the job done
How much of an interviewer's evaluation can be based on how much they like you? -
ANS-40%
How does an interviewing manager typically assess whether you will take action to
foster good relationships in a new job? - ANS-They look for specific actions you took to
foster good relationships with past managers
What is aligning? - ANS-Adapting to the specific needs of a job and the environment in
which that job exists
