Networking and Job Search Strategies

The video discusses the importance of networking in job searching. Mark, an intern, shares how he secured his internship through LinkedIn and a job fair, emphasizing the role of networking. The video concludes with advice that networking is crucial as many jobs are not advertised.

What did Chelsea ask Mark to do at the beginning of the conversation?

• Schedule an interview

• Attend a job fair

• Call her about a meeting

• Prepare a report

What was Mark's first step in his job search?

• Searching for companies on LinkedIn

• Networking with friends

• Attending a job fair

• Sending out resumes

Who did Mark find on LinkedIn that led him to the job fair?

• Jim Cooper

• Chelsea

• A friend

• His professor

What did Mark do after finding Jim Cooper on LinkedIn?

• Sent him an email

• Visited the company

• Called him directly

• Introduced himself at a job fair

What was the result of Mark's follow-up interview with Jim Cooper?

• He was given a project

• He was hired

• He was asked to reapply

• He was given a reference

What task was Mark assigned after his conversation with Chelsea?

• Do the weekly supply order

• Prepare a presentation

• Attend another job fair

• Update his LinkedIn profile

According to the video, what percentage of jobs are not advertised?

• 80%

• 70%

• 60%

• 50%

What is considered just as important as skills and experience in job searching?

• Networking

• A strong resume

• Online job portals

• Cover letters