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Section 15.1 Assessment
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1

Placement agencies will usually charge a fee for making a placement.
A)True
B)False
2

Summer jobs are not a good way of gaining work experience since they are considered irrelevant by most employers.
A)True
B)False
3

It is inappropriate to try to make professional contacts through your college professors.
A)True
B)False
4

Specialized journals are a good source for jobs if you are looking for a position in a specific field.
A)True
B)False
5

It is not worthwhile to look for jobs listed in a newspaper because there is too much competition for those positions.
A)True
B)False
6

When determining your ideal job, it is helpful to ask yourself all of the following questions EXCEPT:
A)How much money do I want to earn?
B)Do I want to set my own flexible hours?
C)Do I want to work indoors or outdoors?
D)Do I want to pay taxes?
7

The "hidden job market" refers to:
A)Job not advertised in regular venues
B)Jobs working for the federal government
C)Jobs in upper management positions
D)Jobs working abroad
8

Which of the following is NOT true of employment contractors (also known as temporary agencies)?
A)Their placements can lead to permanent positions.
B)They offer placement only for clerical or secretarial jobs.
C)They can help you establish a positive rapport with a company.
D)They provide valuable workplace experience.
9

College placement centers will help you do all of the following EXCEPT:
A)Prepare a resume
B)Practice interviewing skills
C)Negotiate a higher salary
D)Provide career research materials
10

Which of the following is NOT a helpful way to build a network of professional contacts?
A)Introducing yourself to guest speakers at professional conferences.
B)Joining collegiate and professional organizations.
C)Participating in internship programs.
D)Posting your resume on the Internet.





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