When asked to indicate my experiences for a position, I would
mention only my paid work experience. Very unlikely
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If I heard someone talking about an interesting job opening, I'd
be reluctant to ask for more information unless I knew the person.
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I would ask an employer who did not have an opening if he knew of
other employers who might have job openings. Very unlikely
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I downplay my qualifications so that an employer won't think I'm
more qualified than I really am. Very unlikely
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I would rather use an employment agency to find a job than apply
to employers directly. Very unlikely
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Before an interview, I would contact an employee of the
organization to learn more about that organization. Very
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I hesitate to ask questions when I'm being interviewed for a job.
Very unlikely
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I avoid contacting potential employers by phone or in person
because I feel they are too busy to talk with me. Very
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If an interviewer were very late for my interview, I would leave
or arrange for another appointment. Very unlikely
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I believe an experienced an experienced employment counselor would
have a better idea of what jobs I should apply for than I would have.
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If a secretary told me that a potential employer was too busy to
see me, I would stop trying to contact that employer.
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Getting the job I want is largely a matter of luck.
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I'd directly contact the person for whom I would be working,
rather than the personnel department of an organization.
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I am reluctant to ask professors or supervisors to write letters
or recommendation for me. Very unlikely
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I would not apply for a job unless I had all the qualifications
listed on the published job description. Very unlikely
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I would ask an employer for a second interview if I felt the first
one went poorly. Very unlikely
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I am reluctant to contact an organization about employment unless
I know there is a job openin. Very unlikely
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If I didn't get a job, I would call the employer and ask how I
could improve my chances for a similar position. Very
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I feel uncomfortable asking friends for job leads.
Very unlikely
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With the job market as tight as it is, I had better take whatever
job I can get. Very unlikely
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If the personnel office refused to refer me for an interview, I
would directly contact the person I wanted to work for, if I felt
qualified for the position.
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I would rather interview with recruiters who come to the college
campus than contact employers directly. Very unlikely
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If an interviewer says "I'll contact you if there are any
openings," I figure there's nothing else I can do. Very
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I'd check out available job openings before deciding what kind of
job I'd like to have. Very unlikely
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I am reluctant to contact someone I don't know for information
about career fields in which I am interested. Very
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