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dalyningkenk · **on:** Jun 23, 2018

One of your first steps in preparing to seek employment should be to

A) write the story of you, including what you're passionate about, your abilities, and so forth.
B) call some potential employers and ask for interviews.
C) visit promising businesses and ask if they have any openings.
D) come to terms with the fact that you will have little to no control over where you end up.
E) update your online presence, including Facebook and LinkedIn sites.

Question 2

When developing a presentation for an online audience,

A) send out study materials immediately after the presentation is over.
B) break complicated slides into multiple slides.
C) limit the use of the backchannel to Twitter breaks.
D) start the presentation on time.
E) keep each slide on screen for a longer period of time.

ashely1112 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: A
Explanation: A) An effective job search strategy is to create your own personal brand, based on your abilities and aspirations. This step should be completed before you contact potential employers or apply for positions. Even in tough markets, you have some control over your choice of where you want to work and how to present yourself to target employers.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B
Explanation: B) Keep your presentation as simple as possible. Break complicated slides down into multiple slides if necessary, and keep the direction of your discussion clear so that no one gets lost.