1: On average, how many hours do unemployed people spend on search activities each week?
a)Less than 15
b)16 to 25
c)26 to 40
d)More than 40

2: What is the most commonly used job search method?
a)Replying to internet postings
b)Networking
c)Cold calling
d)Working with search firms

3: Which of the following is the least effective job search method?
a)Replying to internet postings
b)Networking
c)Cold calling
d)Working with search firms

4: Talking to decision makers who are not hiring is a good way to find a job.
True
False

5: What's not on a resume can be just as important as what's on it.
True
False

6: The largest career sites—Monster.com, Hotjobs.com, and CareerBuilder.com—are the best places to post your resume.
True
False

7: About 30% of jobs are unadvertised.
True
False

8: Regardless of the health of the economy, there are more than 1 million job vacancies in the U.S. each month.
True
False

9: A job candidate should ask about money at an interview.
True
False

10: The most qualified people get hired.
True
False

11: Networking with everyone you meet is a poor use of your time.
True
False

12: Hiring managers often decide "No" during the first five minutes of an interview.
True
False

13: A job search is a numbers game.
True
False

14: What's the best answer to the interview question, "Why should I hire you?"
a)"I'm a hard worker who always get the job done."
b)"I deliver results. For example..."
c)"I work well with others and bring out their best."

15: What should you care most about when writing your resume?
a)Who will be reading it
b)Choosing the right resume format
c)Listing your qualifications

16: The most useful way to use the internet in a job search is:
a)Researching employers and decision makers
b)Expanding your network
c)Responding to job ads
d)Both a and b

17: Even if you have been unemployed for a long time, you should make a counter offer.
True
False