List five sources for finding prospective employers; give one ...

[Jramos095]

List five sources for finding prospective employers; give one advantage and one disadvantage of each source.

Question 2

Juanita is a new college graduate involved in the job search process. What advice will you give her concerning the physical appearance of rsums and accompanying application letters she will mail to potential employers?
 a. Color and type of paper can vary between the two documents.
  b. A one-page format is typically recommended for both documents.
  c. Most employers will overlook slight errors in punctuation, but spelling should be perfect.
  d. All of the above

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Answer to Question 1

Select any five of the following:
Printed sources such as annual reports, career guides, and directories.
Advantage: easy to access. Disadvantage: not necessarily well targeted.
Networks:
Advantage: one of the most effective ways to find good jobs. Disadvantage: difficult to start.
Career services centers:
Advantage: interviews are organized through the center.
Disadvantage: must be associated with the college or institution to participate.
Employers' offices:
Advantage: directly targeted to a specific job.
Disadvantage: not many firms will grant interviews in this way.
Employment agencies and contractors:
Advantage: access to many good jobs.
Disadvantage: fees are required for private agencies.
Classified ads:
Advantage: convenient.
Disadvantage: many rsums are submitted, therefore, competition is stiff.
Professional organizations:
Advantage: have contacts in the specific industry in which you are interested.
Disadvantage: must be associated with the organization.
Electronic sources:
Advantage: easy access if you have a computer and modem.
Disadvantage: not all companies use this source.

Answer to Question 2

B

[Jramos095]

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