Job Search Strategies & Employability Skills Flashcards

Under federal law, which interview question is generally inappropriate for an employer to ask?

Answer: Do you plan to have children?

Questions about family plans can support sex discrimination claims under Title VII and are considered improper.

A client asks when to disclose a disability to an employer. The best counselor response is:

Answer: Disclosure is a personal choice and is typically needed only to request an accommodation

Under the ADA, disclosure is voluntary, but an employer generally must know about a disability to provide reasonable accommodation.

An 'elevator pitch' should typically last about:

Answer: 30 to 60 seconds

An elevator pitch is a brief self-introduction short enough to deliver during a short elevator ride.

Which job search method generally yields the highest rate of hires per applicant?

Answer: Employee referrals and networking

Referred candidates are hired at much higher rates than applicants from job boards or unsolicited mailings.

In a behavioral interview, the interviewer assumes that:

Answer: Past behavior is the best predictor of future behavior

Behavioral interviewing asks for real past examples on the premise that past behavior predicts future performance.

A client got a job offer with a salary below market data. What should the counselor advise first?

Answer: Research comparable pay and respond professionally with a justified counteroffer

Negotiation works best when based on market data and presented respectfully with evidence of value.

Which resource from the U.S. Department of Labor provides detailed occupational descriptions, skills, and work activities?

Answer: O*NET OnLine

O*NET is the DOL's primary database of occupational characteristics, tasks, and required skills.