Job Search Ready Quiz
Are you ready to begin your job search? Take our Job Search Readiness Quiz and find out. Please note you will need to complete each question to obtain your score which will be displayed once you hit SUBMIT. This quiz will take you around 3 - 5 minutes to complete.

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1. Do you agree or disagree with each statement *
22 points
Agree
Disagree
It’s relatively easy for me to find suitable positions to apply for based on my skills, qualifications and experience.
When I apply for a job, I usually get a positive response that often leads to an interview.
I am often contacted by recruiters asking about my employment status or if I am open to new opportunities
I am well networked and have lots of connections that I can speak with in my industry
I am frustrated by the lack of response I get when I apply for jobs
When I am in job search mode, I spend at least 1 hour a day researching trends and companies in my industry
When I am in job search mode, I try to meet at least 2 new professionals from my industry each week
I am not sure if I can earn as much in my next job as I did in my last job
I have a list of at least 20 companies that are a good fit for my skills, knowledge and experience and have contacts in at least 50% of those companies
I attend industry events every 2 or 3 months or more
I feel stressed and unhappy due to my work or career situation, but I don’t know what steps I should take
I feel uncomfortable or uncertain when I am in job search mode
I have conducted extensive research on my industry and understand the trends
I know how to identify the right opportunities that will give me job and career satisfaction
I only apply for positions that align with my interests and values
2. Which do you do when submitting an application for a job advertisement? *
9 points
yes
no
When using a cover letter, tailor it to the job selection criteria
Include a cover letter with every application
Contact the hiring manager or recruiter to find out more about the position
Research the company website before submitting my application
Investigate to see if I know anyone within the company to research the job
Use social media to find out about the company
Apply to anything that might look suitable on all job boards
Keep a record of the job I have applied to and all of the details
Follow up after your application to get feedback if unsuccessful.
3. What Job Search preparation have you done prior to commencing your job search ? *
13 points
Yes
No
Updated my resume recently
Updated my online profile
Reviewed my career goals and objectives
Reviewed my skills and qualifications against industry expectations
Advised my network that I am looking for work
Reviewed career websites for useful information
Talked to previous managers or colleagues
Talked to recruiters about opportunities
Sought professional career advice
Subscribe to job alerts from recruiters or job boards
4. Which of the of the following approaches do you use  when looking for work? *
8 points
Yes
No
Look for work through LinkedIn or other social media
Drop my resume at reception
Via a "friend of a friend" that works there
Only if they have a job advertised
Via the companies expression of Interest option on their career page
Contact the hiring manager directly
I don't normally approach companies directly
Only apply to jobs via job or career boards
5. What Industry research do you do when looking for work? *
5 points
Yes
No
Industry growth prospects
Technology changes in the industry
Industry employment prospects
Trends in my industry
Hot topics in my industry
6. What research do you conduct into your target companies? *
11 points
Agree
Disagree
Problems they are facing
Competitors
Upcoming projects
jobs being advertised
Names and contact details of hiring managers and other key people in the business
I only research companies that are advertising job vacancies
People that work in the organisation to see if there is anyone I know
7. How likely do you usually get the following outcomes from the industry and company research that you do. If you don't do any research, answer "NO"to each question. *
16 points
Yes, that is my usual result
No, that is not my usual result
I learn about opportunities before they are advertised
I make new connection that introduce me to hiring managers
I gain valuable insights into the opportunity that help me position myself as the best candidate for the job
I gain insight into the sort of questions that will be asked during the interview
I discover the most important selection criteria that will be considered for the opportunity, even if it is not included in the Position brief
I learn why the opportunity has arisen and the problem the company will solve by filling this position
I speak with the hiring manager or someone closely associated with the opportunity
My research has sometimes caused me to change my mind about applying to a job opportunity I have learnt about
8. How likely would you be to engage in the following activities in your job search? *
0 points
likely
unlikely
Attend a networking event
Attend an industry event costing $100
Approach a person you don't know who works at a target company
Participate in an industry discussion on LinkedIn
Approach hiring managers at a target company
Cold call companies to research upcoming projects or job opportunities
Seek Professional help from a career adviser
Complete an online training course to improve my job search skills
Attend a job search training seminar or workshop
Join a network group that specialises in job search skills and training
9. LinkedIn - What best describes your use of LinkedIn *
9 points
agree
disagree
I use it to communicate with my professional connections on a regular basis
I reach out and add new professional connections to my LinkedIn account each week?
I respond to invitations from new LinkedIn connections as soon as possible
I check my LinkedIn account every day or two
I have at least 150 connections on LinkedIn and communicate with many of them on a regular basis
I check the news feed on LinkedIn regularly and will engage to comments and discussions.
I know how to use LinkedIn to research people who work in particular companies
I am a confident user of LinkedIn
I have been contacted by recruiters or hiring managers on LinkedIn
10. What demographics best describes you?
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11. Gender
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