Quiz Yourself

1. Who maintains the 'Find An Aggie' database?

     a) Texas A&M Career Center

     b) The Association of Former Students

     c) The University Registrar

     d) Student Government Association 

2. You use this tool to find a name if you are unsure of the spelling

a) Fuzzy name search

b) Unique spelling search

c) Forgot name search

d) You have to correctly spell their name for any searches to come up

3. True or False: Only former students can access 'Find An Aggie'

a) True

b) False

4. How can you possibly get a job from utilizing 'Find An Aggie'?

a) Applying for job positions straight from the 'Find An Aggie' tab on the website

b) Posting your resume for Aggie employers to find and contact you directly 

c) Scheduling interviews with recruiters through an online booking system integrated into 'Find An Aggie' 

d) Connecting with former students to build professional relationships and learn about job opportunities with the potential of receiving job referrals 

5. Which of the following is a recommended best practice when reaching out to a former student through 'Find An Aggie'?

a) Ask them directly for a job

b) Send a short, professional message introducing yourself and your goals

c) Add them on social media before messaging

d) Copy and paste the same message to every contact 

6. True or False: ‘Find An Aggie’ can be a useful tool to help you practice networking before you graduate. 

a) True

b) False 

7. What information can you find about former students using the 'Find An Aggie' database? 

a) Their graduation year and major

b) Their current job title and employer

c) Their contact information and location

d) All of the above

8. Which feature of 'Find An Aggie' allows you to filter alumni based on their industry or job function? 

a) Career Match tool

b) Advanced search filters

c) Industry Insights

d) Aggie Network Map

9. Which of the following is a way to make the most of the 'Find An Aggie' network?

a) Mass messaging several alumni at once

b) Personalizing your outreach based on the alumni's profile

c) Only contacting alumni from your specific major

d) Asking for an immediate job placement

10. Which of the following is true about networking through 'Find An Aggie'?

a) It's only for students seeking internships

b) Networking is solely focused on job applications

c) Networking through the platform can help you build relationships that may lead to job opportunities or career advice

d) Networking through the platform is mainly for students pursuing graduate programs