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GET A JOB!

Quiz: Are You Ready to Get Your Dream Job?

Spend a few minutes answering these questions—alone or with the members of your Money Group. You'll leave with a good sense of whether you need more prep…or you're ready to go!

  1. How much time should you spend looking for a job?
    40 hours—finding a job is a full-time job.
    25 hours—after that, you're wasting time.
    10 hours—thanks to the Internet, job hunting got much faster.
  1. How long does it take the average person to find a new job?
    About two weeks
    Two to three months
    Three to six months
  1. What is the best way to use the Internet in a job search?
    Post your résumé on job-hunting sites.
    Answer ads on big employment sites like Monster.com.
    Check out company and industry association websites for specific openings.
    All of the above
  1. What's the best way to build a job-search network?
    Tell friends and family you're looking and ask them for names of people that might help you.
    Call former colleagues and tell them you're on the hunt.
    Ask members of your Money Group for sources.
    All of the above
  1. What's the best way to sharpen your interviewing skills?
    Go on informational interviews with your networking contacts.
    There is no best way—you'll just have to wing it.
    Practice in front of the mirror.
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Please note: This is general advice. You should consult with your own financial adviser before making any major financial decisions, including investments or changes to your portfolio. Harpo is not responsible for any losses, damages or claims that may result from your financial decisions.
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