1.    When asked to talk about my suitability for a job,  I would only mention my paid work experience.

2.    If I heard someone I didn’t know very well talking about a job opening,
I would be reluctant to ask for more information.

3.    If I was told by an employer that they had "no vacancies", 
I would ask them to give me the names of two or three other 
organisations who they think might be hiring at this moment in time.

4.    I tend to downplay my qualifications and work experience 
so that a recruiter doesn’t think that I am ‘too qualified’ for the job.

5.    I would rather use an employment agency to find a job than apply to employers directly.

6.    Before attempting to arrange an interview with a company, I always find out as much information as possible
about that organisation.  For example - I talk to current employees, 
I take a look at the company reports, study trade directories, etc.

7.    I hesitate to ask questions when I’m being interviewed for a job. 
I tend to just respond to the questions asked by the interviewer.

8.    I always apply in writing first. I avoid contacting potential employers 
by phone or in person because I think they are likely to be too busy to talk with me.

9.    If an interviewer were very late for my interview,  I would leave and arrange another appointment.

10.    I believe a recruitment consultant would have a better idea of what jobs 
I should apply for than I would have.

11.    If a secretary told me that a potential employer was too busy to see me,
I would stop trying to contact that employer.

12.    Getting the job I want is largely a matter of luck.

13.    If I were approaching a company that were not advertising a job, 
I would directly contact the head of the department that 
I want to work for, rather than the personnel department.

14.    I am reluctant to ask past employers or other people 
to write letters of recommendation for me.

15.    I would not apply for a job unless I had all of the qualifications 
listed on the published job description.

16.    I would ask an employer for a second interview if I felt the first one went poorly.

17.    I am reluctant to contact an organisation about 
employment unless I know there is a definite job opening.

18.    If I didn’t get a job I would call the person who interviewed me 
and ask how he or she thought can improve my interview behaviour.

19.    I feel uncomfortable asking friends for job leads.

20.    With the job market as difficult as it is, 
I think that I had better take whatever job I can get.

21.    If I felt I was really qualified for the position - and someone in the personnel office 
refused to refer me for an interview - I would directly contact the head of the HR department 
or the Managing Director to ask them to reconsider my application.

22.    If a personnel department says, "We’ll keep your details and contact you, 
if there are any openings", I figure there’s nothing else I can do.

23.    I am reluctant to contact someone I don’t know for information 
and advise about career opportunities.

24.    Most organisations are likely to think that I am 'too old'.

25.    I get demoralised when my job application is rejected.

26.    I have too much time and energy invested in my present job skills.  
I would not consider changing my occupation.

27.    Most organisations discriminate against people like me.

28.    I usually wait for the interviewer to tell me if I got the job, 
rather than making contact to ask if the my application was successful.

29.    Every time I visit or phone a prospective employer, I try to get some more 
information about that company or that person.

30.    Most organisations think that I am 'too young'.

31.    If a recruiters voice mail is on, I never leave a message. 
I keep on calling until I speak with him or her directly.

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