Job Search Strategies & Employability Skills Flashcards

A client is discouraged after months of rejections. What should the counselor address first?

Answer: Acknowledge discouragement and build resilience while reviewing strategy

Job search persistence depends on emotional support and self-efficacy alongside adjustments to strategy.

Which statement about references is most accurate?

Answer: Candidates should ask permission and brief references before listing them

Getting permission and preparing references helps them give specific, positive endorsements.

A client's social media shows unprofessional posts. What should the counselor advise?

Answer: Audit and clean up public profiles, since employers often screen online presence

Many employers review candidates' online presence, so managing a professional digital footprint is important.

Which approach helps a career changer show qualifications for a new field?

Answer: Using a combination resume that highlights transferable skills with a brief work history

A combination (hybrid) resume puts relevant transferable skills first while keeping a chronological history.

Accomplishment statements on a resume are strongest when they:

Answer: Begin with action verbs and include quantifiable results

Action verbs with measurable outcomes show impact more convincingly than lists of duties.

In a case interview or work sample test, the employer is mainly assessing:

Answer: How the candidate applies skills to realistic job tasks

Work samples and case exercises directly assess job-relevant skills and problem-solving ability.

A client wants to research an employer before an interview. Which source is LEAST useful for this?

Answer: A generic national unemployment rate report

A national unemployment rate gives no insight into a particular company's culture, mission, or needs.