Critical Thinking Questions 9

1. What method of making a request for an interview do you think will be most effective in your job search? Why? 1

2. What are some advantages to requesting interviews by telephone rather than by let- ter? 1

3. Why is it important to establish a good relationship with the gatekeeper and other people you meet while you wait to be inter- viewed? List several strategies you can use to establish good rapport. 2

4. Get creative. Think of an employer you could realistically target for a hidden job market position. What are the needs of this employer based on your research? What special skills and knowledge do you have that represent a hidden job you could per- form to meet the employer’s needs? 3