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Mini-Quiz: Get Job Contacts with an Elevator Speech

by Ron Kurtus (13 October 2004)

Take this Mini-Quiz to check your understanding of the lesson material.

1. Why should you bother talking to strangers?

You should be aware of strangers bearing gifts

The more people you know, the further you will go

Only to strangers if you need directions

2. What is wrong with telling exactly your job title and leave it at that?

Most job titles are boring, unless you put out oil fires or are a rock star

There is nothing wrong, because you are telling the truth

Because then the other person wants to tell what he does

3. Which is the best description for a Help Desk Technician?

I work at the Help Desk and take a lot of phone calls

I'm a Help Desk Technician, but I really want to get into upper management

I'm helping to save my company money by providing information and assistance to our customers

If you got all three correct, you are on your way to becoming a Champion in Advancing in your Career. If you had problems, you had better look over the material again.

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Career topics

Mini-Quiz: Get Job Contacts with Elevator Speech

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Career topics

• Basics of Career Advancement
• Importance of Personal Character in Your Career

Organizing Efforts to Get a Job

• Factors in Selecting Job or Career
• Mistakes People Make When Looking for Work

Finding Places to Apply for a Job

• Finding Out About Job Openings
• Finding Job Online
• Where Companies Look for New Workers
• Get Job Contacts with Elevator Speech

Getting a Job Interview

• Impressions Important in Job Interview
• Resume Cover Letter Guidelines

Demonstrating Your Wares

• Providing References When Applying for a Job
• Overcome Fear in Job Interview

Competing

• Competing for a Job

Moving up the ladder

• Using the 5 Powers to Advance Your Career
• Enhance Your Career by Being a Personal Brand
• Overcome Fear of Speaking in Meeting
• On Getting Fired or Laid Off

Also see

• Weekly Feedback Blog
• Career Survey Results
• Speaking Skills
• Personal Finances
• Tricks to Get Good Grades

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