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Appendix J Career Opportunities (on CD) 1487<br />

ANSWERS TO SELF-REVIEW EXERCISES<br />

J.1 a) True. b) True. c) False. The large number of applicants reduces the amount of time a recruiter<br />

can spend interviewing and making decisions. Despite screening processes, many highly qualified<br />

applicants can be overlooked. d) False. The number of individuals researching employment<br />

positions through other means, such as referrals, newspapers and temporary agencies, far outweighs<br />

the number of Internet job seekers. e) False. Six percent of America’s workforce is categorized as independent<br />

consultants.<br />

J.2 a) 40,000. b) diversity. c) 5 million. d) resume-filtering software. e) eligible.<br />

EXERCISES<br />

J.3 State whether each of the following is true or false. If false, explain why.<br />

a) RFP is the acronym for request for proposal.<br />

b) The Internet has provided employers with a cost-effective means of testing their prospective<br />

employees in such categories as decision making, problem solving and personality.<br />

c) Online job recruiting can completely replace other means of hiring employees.<br />

d) Posting a job online is less expensive than placing ads in more traditional media.<br />

e) A lack of confidentiality is a disadvantage of online career services.<br />

J.4 Fill in the blanks in each of the following statements:<br />

a) Finding a job online can greatly<br />

sition.<br />

the amount of time spent applying for a po-<br />

b) is an example of a Web site in which contrac<strong>to</strong>rs can bid on projects.<br />

c) When designing a job posting, defining what makes the position unique and including<br />

information such as and might convince a qualified candidate<br />

<strong>to</strong> further investigate the position.<br />

d) The Internet hosts<br />

place.<br />

for employers seeking <strong>to</strong> increase diversity in the work-<br />

e) The Internet provides employers with a cost-effective means of testing their prospective<br />

employees in such categories as , and .<br />

J.5 Define the following<br />

a) corporate culture<br />

b) pay-per-hire<br />

c) request for proposal (RFP)<br />

J.6<br />

d) resume-filtering software<br />

(Class discussion). In this appendix, we discuss the shortcomings and advantages of recruiting<br />

on the Internet. Using the text, additional reading material and personal accounts answer the following<br />

questions. Be prepared <strong>to</strong> discuss your answers.<br />

a) Do you think finding a job is easier on the Web? Why or why not?<br />

b) What disadvantages can you identify?<br />

c) What are some of the advantages?<br />

J.7<br />

d) Which online recruiting services do you think will be most successful? Why?<br />

Many of the career services Web sites we have discussed in this appendix offer resumebuilding<br />

capabilities. Begin building your resume, choosing an objective that is of interest <strong>to</strong> you.<br />

Think of your primary concerns. Are you searching for a paid internship or a volunteer opportunity?<br />

Do you have a specific location in mind? Do you have an opportunity for future employment? Are<br />

s<strong>to</strong>ck options important <strong>to</strong> you? Find several entry-level jobs that meet your requirements. Write a<br />

short summary of your results. Include any obstacles and opportunities.

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