Job Search Networking - Quiz

Question 1: You Should Network With...

a: Only people of power and influence.
b: Everyone you know and meet.
c: Anyone except other job seekers.
 

Question 2: When It Comes To Successful Networking, it's...

a: Not what you know, but who you know.
b: Not what you know and who you know, but who knows you.
c: Not who you know, but who they  know.
 

Question 3: When Meeting a Potential Networking Contact for the First Time, You Should...

a: Establish interest in that person and find a common denominator (something shared or held in common) between the two of you.
b: Have an elevator speech ready that will extol your skills and virtues as a potential employee.
c: Be prepared by having a job hunting business card that includes the URL to your resume Web page.
 

Question 4: The Best Networking Contacts...

a: Are able to figure out what might be a good fit for you.
b: Understand exactly what you're looking for.
c: See possibilities in areas you haven't thought of.
 

Question 5: Once You've Created A Network Contact...

a: It's not necessary to communicate with him or her again, unless things change.
b: It's a good idea to contact them weekly in order to keep your name at the forefront of their thinking. "It's the squeaky wheel that gets the grease."
c: It's a good idea to make yourself aware of issues and opportunities that may be of interest to this contact, and stay in regular communication.
 

Question 6: The People Who Are Most Successful In Making Network Contacts...

a: Are people who are persuasive and/or interesting speakers.
b: Are people who are intuitive and/or empathic listeners.
c: Are people who are able to genuinely recognize the best qualities in others.
 

Question 7: Having an "A-Type" Personality or Being an Extrovert...

a: Isn't necessary to successful networking.
b: Is essential to successful networking.
c: Gives you a substantial advantage over more introverted job seekers.
 

Question 8: In Order To Network Successfully...

a: The avenue of communication matters less than the message and the resulting impression/connection that the message creates.
b: It's vital that your network contacts have an opportunity to meet you in-person. Anything less won't make the same impression or generate the same type of support.
c: It's not necessary to connect with your contacts. It's only necessary that they know who you are and how to reach you.
 

Question 9: When It Comes To Networking, The Following Is Usually True:

a: Most of the people you know will be glad to act as a network contact for you.
b: Most of the people you know won't want to be a network contact - period.
c: Even if they don't want to be a network contact for you, most people know of at least one other person who might be.
 

Question 10: It's The Quality of your Network, Not the Quantity.

a: True. Knowing a handful of influential people is more important than having a larger number of "less influential" contacts.
b: False. Each contact, regardless of perceived influence, has value. It's more important, therefore, to have a large number of contacts in a wide area of interests and/or influence.
c: True. One good contact who is willing to speak on your behalf is better than a dozen who may only keep a cursory look-out for potential opportunities.
 

Question 11: You Should Arm Each of Your Network Contacts with...

a: A copy of your resume and a stack of your job hunting business cards.
b: A stack of your resumes.
c: Your professional bio and contact information.
 

Question 12: The Best Places To Network Are:

a: Trade shows or professional associations relevant to your target field and industry.
b: Job fairs, job related message boards, or anywhere that job seekers and potential employers congregate.
c: Community events, sporting events, humanitarian or volunteer organization events.
d: All of the above, and then some.

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