1. Why might it be more effective to apply for unsolicited jobs than for advertised jobs? Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of letters that “prospect” for jobs.
2. Some employment authors claim that the paper resume is dead or dying. What’s behind this assertion, and how should current job candidates respond?
3. What are the benefits and limitations of the relational database model for business applications today?
4. Why is the object oriented database model gaining acceptance for developing applications? How does the OO model compare to the relational model?
5. How has job searching for candidates and job placement for hiring managers changed in the digital age? In your opinion, have the changes had a positive or negative effect? Why?
6. Are leaders born or made? What is your position and on what specifically do you base your position on the issue. Be sure to provide clear justification?
7. How do you calculate incremental cost given crash days, normal period of time it takes to complete activity, and cost per day?