chapter 2 Flashcards
____ out of 5 hiring professionals now check social networking sites
2
only ______to _____% of openings are actually advertised
10-20
what is a challenge for using search engines for job searches?
they return a lot of unwanted information
search engines can sometimes overlook ?
power delivery industry associations
power delivery associations sometimes offer what service to their members?
post jobs for free
when using search engines and spiders, the job title you enter may?
not match the title that the company posted, even though they are the same job
many companies avoid fees when posting jobs by?
posting directly to the company website
50 cold calls should yield ___ connections and ____ interviews?
8/1
what leaves a more pronounced impression than a cover letter or resume?
calling
in order to get 1-6 positive responses via mail, you must send how many resume cover letter packages?
100
the most effective way to make a lasting impression is to?
personally visit the company
when returning from a company visit, what should you do upon returning home>
immediately write a thank you letter
what are five reasons people spend a small amount of time job searching?
rejection syndrome emotional stress working solo (no support) low self esteem no plan for monitoring progress
author Orville Pierson claims that it can take up to how many conversations with a decision maker to get a job?
25
what method can help overcome the feeling of isolation while job searching?
competition with a classmate
