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littleanan

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When determining how to present yourself to target employers, an effective exercise that helps you develop a rsum is what?
 
  A) Writing a list of skills and abilities
  B) Writing the story of you
  C) Keeping a list of all potential employers you want to contact
  D) Determining which stepping stone opportunities will be most effective
  E) Developing an organizational plan

Question 2

Many companies judge recruiting success based on quality of hire, which is a term that expresses what?
 
  A) A measure of how closely new employees meet the company's needs
  B) A measure of the performance of the new employee
  C) A measure of the effectiveness of the hiring process
  D) A measure of the quality of applicants who applied through employee referral
  E) A measure of the candidate's perceived ability to fit organizational culture



reversalruiz

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: B
Explanation: B) You might find it helpful to think about the story of you, the things you are passionate about, your skills, your ability to help an organization reach its goals, the path you've been on so far, and the path you want to follow in the future. Writing your story is a valuable planning exercise that helps you think about where you want to go and how to present yourself to target employers.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A
Explanation: A) Recognize that companies take risks with every hiring decisionthe risk that the person hired won't meet expectations and the risk that a better candidate has slipped through their fingers. Many companies judge the success of their recruiting efforts by quality of hire, a measure of how closely new employees meet the company's needs.



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