The more you know about the job search marketplace the smarter you will be in writing your resume and building a successful job campaign. Take this quick quiz for a better understanding of the job search process, the marketplace and what you need to do to be competitive.

Resume - Job Hunt IQ Quiz

1. The average tenure for a professional
manager (in years) is:

3 5 7 10

2. The corporate resource manager (HR) gets

how many resumes per day per job listing?

10 20 40 50

3. The best places for posting your resume

are the largest sites.

True or False?

4. Never do a one page resume because longer

is better.

True or False?

5. Include your career details so you attract interest

and get invited to move to the next round of

evaluations or interviews. True or False?

6. Focus only on your resume as it is the most

powerful marketing tool and perhaps the only

tool you will need in your job search program.

True or False?

7. In the experience section of your resume

list accomplishments and results in addition to

listing your duties and responsibilities.

True or False?

8. In an interview it is more important to focus

on what the company can provide you rather than

what you can do for the company.

True or False?

9. If you have a personal website you do not need

a hard copy of your resume as you can send everyone

directly to your site.

True or False?

10. Internet groups may be growing but they are not

helpful for job searching, so put all your time into the resume

and bio.
True or False?

Calculate your score using the guide below. Keep in mind that not only has the job market changed in terms of opportunities, but also the role of the resume, bio, cover letter and Internet presence.

This brief quiz is just the start. You are ready to begin planning a strategy only after you have a complete understanding of the current market. Then after you have a strategy, you are in a position to start developing your marketing weapons.

The author, Charles Moldenhauer, Executive Job Coach, coaches managers, professionals and executives to find the right job sooner. For more helpful tips go to his website: http://www.executivejobcoach

Ask the author, Charles Moldenhauer, via email at: executivejobcoach(at)gmail.com

Score 1 point for each correct answer.
1. 3 (2.9 years according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics);

2. 50 per job per day;

3. False. (Several small sites are more specialized and should give you better results);

4. False (Professional resumes usually are 2 to 3 pages);

5. True (Include enough details so you get invited to interview);

6. False. (The broadcast letter may be more powerful as are the other marketing components which should be used to match the situation.);

7. True (You must include accomplishments and results);

8. False. (Focus on what you can do for them);

9. False. (You need both and always arrive with a printed resume and never assume someone will open your electronic version,);

10. False. (If they focus on your interests and job activity in your area they can be very helpful so explore them)

A score below 8 indicates you need much more understanding of today's job search process and would benefit from a job coach. Below 5 you need the most basic information before you begin a job search. A job coach would make all the difference for you.