What Kind Of Job Seeker Are You?

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What Kind Of Job Seeker Are You? - Quiz

Find out about your job seeking style with our quiz!


Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    I’m looking for a job, my job search approach is:

    • A.

      Proactive and varied - I look online, in newspapers, I network at industry events and ask friends and family if they know of any opportunities, I monitor the websites of employers I want to work for and also contact them directly to check if they have any current or upcoming vacancies.

    • B.

      Predictable and limited - I sent out my resume for a few jobs online, and check the paper on Saturdays.

    • C.

      Patient and deluded– I’m waiting for the right job to land in my lap. If I wait long enough employers are bound to come knocking..

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  • 2. 

    Its interview time – what do you bring with you?

    • A.

      A couple of copies of my application (in case the interviewers need it), including hardcopies of my relevant qualifications and/certificates, a pen and paper and my list of questions to ask them about the business and the role.

    • B.

      My resume, maybe a list of referees, if I get around to printing it out…

    • C.

      My phone – I love youtube!

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  • 3. 

    Good personal presentation means:

    • A.

      Dressing professionally and appropriately for the job. Being well groomed with clean hair that’s out of my face. Presenting positive body language – standing up straight, offering a firm handshake and smiling.

    • B.

      Wearing a suit and cleaning my teeth.

    • C.

      Turning up – in person!

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  • 4. 

    What does your resume look like?

    • A.

      Well, it depends on the job - I have multiple versions, all tailored to different jobs

    • B.

      Its perfect - I've been sending out the same resume since grade 9

    • C.

      What's a resume?

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  • 5. 

    I can increase my chances of getting a job by:

    • A.

      Being proactive with my job search by getting out there and being open about my career goals. Getting as much work experience (paid or unpaid) as I can to build my skills and expand my networks. Tailoring my application to the individual job and seeking feedback from employers to improve future applications.

    • B.

      Registering my resume with a couple of online jobs sites and hoping for the best..

    • C.

      What? I dunno.. I’ll think about it tomorrow, I’m far too busy posting videos of my cat!

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  • 6. 

    It's the night before an interview - what have you done to prepare?

    • A.

      I'd go to bed early - after rereading my application, laying out my clothes and ensuring I know how to get there

    • B.

      I'd set an alarm and try and remember what job I applied for..

    • C.

      Celebrate with a few beers - I got an interview!

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