by Randall S. Hansen, Ph.D.
Thanks again for participating in our
College Grad Job-Hunting Readiness Quiz.
To improve your score -- or simply to get more information and resources -- use
The 15-Point
College Grad Job-Hunting Study Guide.
Scoring
For each of the 15 statements, give yourself a score based on the following scale:
|
Not Sure |
0 points |
|
Started |
3 points |
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Nearly Complete |
5 points |
|
Completed |
7 points |
Results:
Add up your points and determine your results. If you scored...
More than 92 points -- Top of your class! You are well-positioned for job-search success!
80-91 points -- A strong contender. Tweak a few things and pick up the pace and
you should be in good shape for job-search success.
65-79 points -- Average work. It's going to take you longer to find a good job after
graduation unless you pick up the pace.
Under 65 points -- Struggling. You need to quickly move forward with many of these elements of a successful job-search.
Don't forget to check out our entire collection of
Tests and Quizzes for Job-Seekers.
Questions about some of the terminology used in this quiz? Get more information (definitions and links) on key college, career, and job-search
terms by going to our Job-Seeker's Glossary of Job-Hunting Terms.
Dr. Randall S. Hansen is founder of Quintessential Careers,
one of the oldest and most comprehensive career development sites on the Web, as well CEO of
EmpoweringSites.com. He is also founder of
MyCollegeSuccessStory.com and
EnhanceMyVocabulary.com. He is publisher of
Quintessential Careers Press,
including the Quintessential Careers electronic newsletter,
QuintZine. Dr. Hansen is also a
published author, with several books, chapters in books, and hundreds of articles. He's often
quoted in the media and conducts empowering workshops around the country. Finally, Dr. Hansen is
also an educator, having taught at the college level for more than 15 years. Visit his
personal Website or
reach him by email at randall(at)quintcareers.com.
