GEB 3035 - Exam 2 MA Questions with Correct
Answers
What makes the job search a difficult process? Correct Answer--
Complex & Ambiguous cues
- Overwhelming amount of choices and Info
- Interdependent courses of action
- Uncertainty of the outcome
- Solutions present new problems
Job hunting is the process of: Correct Answer-SEEKING rejection
Job Hunting Tips Correct Answer-- Tell EVERYONE you meet your
goals
- Seek feedback when turned down
- Don't be afraid to call an employer
- Always ask for more contacts
- No perfect interview answers
,- Be persistent
- You must follow-up
- Be yourself
Focusing a Job Campaign Correct Answer-- Success in the job market
involves a clearly defined approach with a focus
- too many opps to go chasing a "high salary" or "something exciting"
- give your academic and work commitments, you need a defined plan to
use time best
Your search is part of your job! Correct Answer-Assumptions:
- want a job in 4 months
- can spend 4 hours/day, 6 days a week, job hunting
Total budgeted time:
- 24 hours per week
*10 hours: avg time to identify an opp, research, interview, and get
offer*
Effectively vs efficiency Correct Answer-* Effectively - focus on doing
right things
* Efficiency - doing those right things well
Job Hunting - Self-Assessment Themes: Correct Answer-1. Professional
Aspects of the profession/ position (balance of intuitive and analytical
activities)
,2. Routines and Primary job activities
3. Tasks and Responsibilities (challenge your work)
4. Organizational Style (make fun!)
5. Rewards & Compensation (equity)
6. Social Aspects (access to arts)
Job Hunting - Personal Factors Correct Answer-1. Employment
Preferences (hours, etc)
2. Family Situation (close, etc)
3. Job Target (what I want to do, where do I want to work?)
Focus on Your Self-Assessment - Keep Search Process in Control
Correct Answer--Manage Anxiety
--focus on parameters/goals and have support group
-Manage Time Effectively
--each activity has opportunity cost
-Manage Pressure
--only you know what jobs are best for you
Self Knowledge Correct Answer--Values - what work setting/employers
will allow you to satisfy your values?
-Interests- what type of position will allow you to engage in work
activities you enjoy
-Skills- What type of position will draw on your strengths
, Work Settings Correct Answer-business/ industry, education, nonprofit,
government
CASVE Correct Answer-1. Communication
Need to make an employment decision; identify problem
2. Analysis
Obtain information/reflect on learned on what you want; alternatives
3. Synthesis
Expand/Narrow jobs options; likely alternatives
**Expanding Options**
- Generate list of potential employers
- Use info resources to generate new options
**Narrowing Options**
- consider what you learned in analysis - values, interests, skills
- select only jobs that will help narrow employment gap
4. Valuing
- Select top choices; prioritizing alternatives
5. Execution
- Take action to make the transition to employment; narrow the gap
develop and refine your job search tools Correct Answer-- resumes
- cover letters
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