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This Test contains 39 questions, divided into separate sections, each covering an important aspect of any job search. It may seem long, but please answer the questions as fully as possible so I can help you to pinpoint areas in which you can improve your chances of finding, and getting, a new job. Once you've completed it, I'll evaluate it and send it to you with my observations and suggestions, including a do-it-yourself +eBook as well as my services as a coach.

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Types of Jobs You Are Looking For

Have you determined the specific field (or fields) in which you want to concentrate your efforts?YesNo

Do you have a specific job title (or job titles) for jobs that you want to go after?YesNo

If you've answered "Yes" to both of the above questions, do you believe you have the necessary skills and work experience to go after such jobs?YesNo

If you have determined the specific field (or fields), and have a specific job title (or titles) for jobs you want to go after, please enter them here:

Resume

Do you have a written resume at this time?YesNo

Does your resume contain a Summary that, read by itself, would make someone want to interview you?YesNo

Does your resume describe the jobs you've held in chronological order with dates and titles?YesNo

Does every section describing your work experience, for jobs you've held, contain at least five achievements that are specific and quantified?YesNoI can't quantify that

Are the sections describing your work experience in paragraph (prose) or bullet format?ParagraphBullet

Does your resume contain an objective?YesNo

Are there gaps during which you re unemployed in your resume?YesNo

How long is your resume?1 - 3 pagesOver 3 pages

ARE YOU GETTING REGULAR INTERVIEWS WHEN YOU SEND OUT YOUR RESUME?YesNo

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Cover Letter

Do you enclose a cover letter with each job when you send your resume out?YesNo

Do you use a standard cover letter or do you personalize each one? StandardPersonalized

Do you know how to deconstruct a job description?YesNoNot sure

How long is your cover letter usually?1 - 2 pagesOver 2 Pages

How many general job sites do you monitor to find openings? (e.g., CareerBuilder, Indeed, Monster, ZipRecruiter, etc.)123 - 56 or more

Search Tools

Please list the general job sites you use e.g., Monster, Indeed, CareerBuilder, ZipRecruiter, etc.)

How many industry-specific job sites do you monitor to find openings? (e.g., JOTW, Locateqajobs, cpajobs, etc.)?123 - 56 or more

How often do you visit these sites to find new openings?DAILY2 - 3 TIMES A WEEKWEEKLY

Have you posted your resume on any job sites?YesNo

Networking

Which applies to "networking" as part of your job search?I'M NETWORKING REGULARLY I NETWORK OCCASIONALLYI NETWORK BY ASKING EVERYBODY I ENCOUNTER IF THEY KNOW OF ANY JOB OPENINGSI DON'T FEEL COMFORTABLE NETWORKINGI DON'T KNOW HOW TO NETWORK OR HOW TO START

If you're networking, how "deep" is your network? (In other words, have you gotten referrals from each original person you spoke with, and have you gotten referrals from each subsequent person?)NO REFERRALS REFERRAL(S) FROM ORIGINAL PEOPLE (1 deep)REFERRAL(S) TO A SECOND PERSON I DIDN'T KNOW (2 deep)REFERRAL(S) FROM A REFERRAL TO A THIRD PERSON I DIDN'T KNOW (3 deep)

When you network, do you use a structured approach or is it open-ended?structured open-ended

Do you make "cold calls" when networking?YesNO

Social Media

Have you got a Linkedin.com page?YesNo

If so, have you posted a resume on it?YesNo

Was your resume specifically re-written for Linkedin?YesNo

Do you update it regularly?YesNo

Have you joined any groups on Linkedin?YesNo

If so, how many?1 - 23 or more

Do you initiate and/or participate in the discussions if you're enrolled in a group?YesNo

Have you specifically asked for information about your field/profession/job type in the Linkedin group?YesNo

Have you been contacted by any recruiters because of the information you've placed on your Linkedin page?YesNo

Broadcast Letter

Have you created a Broadcast Letter?YesNoI don't know

Do you have a list which can be used for your Broadcast Letter?YesNo

Support System(s)

How Long Have You Been Job Seeking?1 - 3 months3 - 6 months1 yearOver a year

Thank YouThank you for taking the time to answer these questions. I'll be calling you personally with my observations about how you're doing, with suggestions about how you may improve your efforts. I hope you find this process useful and insightful and, if you have any questions, please feel free to call or e-mail me directly at 949-716-3581 or [email protected].

Job Search Skills Test