Career Images- 1st Quarter Benchmark

A full-time job requires at least 20 to 35 hours of work each week

• True

• False

Values are what you believe to be important

• True

• False

Most young people entering the workforce start out with higher paying managerial jobs.

• True

• False

Specific goals are easier to aim for and achieve

• True

• False

Most jobs require the same skills and qualifications.

• True

• False

The ability to perform a task that is developed through training and experience is called a(n)

• interest.

• aptitude.

• skill.

• ability.

In planning your career, once you have an idea of your interests and values, you should then consider

• the opinions of your friends.

• the opinions of your parents and teachers.

• how to choose from among many careers.

• your skills, abilities, aptitudes, and personality.

All of the following are excellent ways to get information about potential careers except

• networking

• career counselor

• a career collaborator.

• written information in libraries and on the Internet.

Following another worker on the job for a few days is called

• shadow dancing

• five o’clock shadow.

• shadow boxing

• job shadowing

A short-term goal is something that takes

• only a little time to start and reach.

• several years to accomplish

• more effort than a medium-term goal.

• more planning than a long-term goal.