Question

1. which strategy is most effective for networking as a job seeker?

a. sending mass emails to potential employers
b. attending industry-specific events and following up with contacts
c. posting generic messages on social media
d. avoiding networking events

1. evaluate the effectiveness of using open - ended questions in active listening during a conversation.

a. they limit the speakers responses
b. they encourage detailed responses and deeper understanding
c. they make the conversation one - sided
d. they are irrelevant in active listening

Explanation:

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• Option a: Mass emails are impersonal and less likely to be effective for networking.
• Option b: Attending industry - specific events allows job seekers to meet relevant people, and following up helps build relationships, which is an effective networking strategy.
• Option c: Generic social media posts lack personalization and are not as effective for meaningful networking.
• Option d: Avoiding networking events goes against the goal of networking.

• Option a: Open - ended questions do not limit responses; in fact, they allow for more elaborate answers.
• Option b: Open - ended questions prompt speakers to give detailed responses, which helps in achieving a deeper understanding during active listening.
• Option c: Open - ended questions encourage the speaker to participate, so they don't make the conversation one - sided.
• Option d: Open - ended questions are very relevant in active listening as they facilitate better communication.

Answer:

b. Attending industry - specific events and following up with contacts

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