/* This script and many more are available free online at The JavaScript Source :: http://javascript.internet.com Created by: James Crooke :: http://www.cj-design.com Self scoring quiz questions and answers*/ var questions = new Array(); var choices = new Array(); var answers = new Array(); var response = new Array(); var realans = new Array(); // To add more questions, just follow the format below. questions[0] = "Your network of associates should be used to distribute your resume to as many people as possible."; choices[0] = new Array(); choices[0][0] = "True"; choices[0][1] = "False"; answers[0] = choices[0][1]; realans[0] = "False. Networks are best used to gain information and provide access to decision makers. It can rarely *get a job* for you"; questions[1] = "An effective resume focuses on past accomplishments."; choices[1] = new Array(); choices[1][0] = "True"; choices[1][1] = "False"; answers[1] = choices[1][1]; realans[1] = "False. Good resumes leverage past experiences to appeal to a future destination." questions[2] = "It is beneficial to meet decision-makers that do not have open positions."; choices[2] = new Array(); choices[2][0] = "True"; choices[2][1] = "False"; answers[2] = choices[2][0]; realans[2] = "True. Many hidden jobs are *problems in search of solutions* and have not been published, even internally." questions[3] = "It is good judgment to prepare your interview answers in advance, stick to them and do not deviate from your script."; choices[3] = new Array(); choices[3][0] = "True"; choices[3][1] = "False"; answers[3] = choices[3][1]; realans[3] = "False. Good interviewees adjust their presentation to the changing needs of the interviewer." questions[4] = "Agencies, newspapers and Internet job postings represent less than 25% of the positions available."; choices[4] = new Array(); choices[4][0] = "True"; choices[4][1] = "False"; answers[4] = choices[4][0]; realans[4] = "True. 75% of jobs come from the hidden market." questions[5] = "The most important hiring criteria are qualifications and experience. "; choices[5] = new Array(); choices[5][0] = "True"; choices[5][1] = "False"; answers[5] = choices[5][1]; realans[5] = "False. Communication, enthusiasm and relating to people are the three most important factors." questions[6] = "Save your questions until the end of the interview."; choices[6] = new Array(); choices[6][0] = "True"; choices[6][1] = "False"; answers[6] = choices[6][1]; realans[6] = "False. By the time the interviewer has asked the last question, the decision is usually made. Qualifying questions are asked DURING the interview. "; questions[7] = "It is acceptable to take notes during an interview. "; choices[7] = new Array(); choices[7][0] = "True"; choices[7][1] = "False"; answers[7] = choices[7][0]; realans[7] = "True. As long as you ask permission and don’t lose the tempo of the interview. "; questions[8] = "By 2010, two out of every three newly created jobs will be part time, consulting or off-site."; choices[8] = new Array(); choices[8][0] = "True"; choices[8][1] = "False"; answers[8] = choices[8][0]; realans[8] = "True. According to Fortune Magazine, outsourcing, consulting and remote office will account for 67% of newly created jobs by 2010."; questions[9] = "It is better to schedule an interview in the morning than in the afternoon."; choices[9] = new Array(); choices[9][0] = "True"; choices[9][1] = "False"; answers[9] = choices[9][0]; realans[9] = "True. 83% of respondents to a recent survey of hiring decision-makers showed preference for morning interviews."; questions[10] = "You should always tell your friends you are looking for a job."; choices[10] = new Array(); choices[10][0] = "True"; choices[10][1] = "False"; answers[10] = choices[10][1]; realans[10] = "False. Most friends do not know how to help and will pull away. It is more productive to use them for information and introductions."; questions[11] = "You should always distribute your resume at a networking event."; choices[11] = new Array(); choices[11][0] = "True"; choices[11][1] = "False"; answers[11] = choices[11][1]; realans[11] = "False. Resumes go to Human Resources. You can do that yourself. Networking events are best used to gain information and develop access to decision makers."; questions[12] = "Performance reviews are the best time to ask for a raise."; choices[12] = new Array(); choices[12][0] = "True"; choices[12][1] = "False"; answers[12] = choices[12][1]; realans[12] = "False. Bosses are usually on the defensive at review time and are on guard against these requests. It is more important to learn how your boss perceives you to gain leverage in a subsequent conversation."; // response for getting 100% response[0] = "You should apply for the Assistant Job Guy position!"; // response for getting 90% or more response[1] = "Great Job; you’ll be 100% next time!"; // response for getting 70% or more response[2] = "Better than most and you have filled in some blanks!"; // response for getting over 50% response[3] = "Great news! You have plenty to learn!"; // response for getting 40% or more response[4] = "Going 3 for 10 is great in baseball!"; // response for getting 20% or more response[5] = "Not such a great score, but sincere effort counts too!"; // response for getting 10% or more response[6] = "A little weak, but I’m sure you have a nice personality!"; // response for getting 9% or less response[7] = "You may want to put the Job Guy on speed dial!";