Week 2 Flashcards
How many new openings-per-year for lineworkers are estimated by the Bureau of Labor Statistics?
About 4,000
Why is it important to make sure you clean up your social networking sites, such as Facebook?
Because potential employers may check them during the application review process.
What is an aggregator, or spider?
A search engine that can scan thousands of job sites looking for jobs using your key words.
What does the book say is “by far the best method of finding jobs?”
Cold calling
How many positive responses can you expect for every 100 resume and cover letter packages you send out in the mail?
One to six positive responses
True or False? It is okay to fold your resume and place it in a business letter envelope.
False – avoid folding and place in a full-sized envelope.
On average, how many conversations with decision makers does it take to get a job?
25 conversations
What does a rejection by a company indicate?
The company is not hiring; they are not yet ready for you.
Why should you be careful about asking others about an employer?
Their answers (good or bad) will apply to their goals, not yours.
