Jobs, Careers & Education Review

Which type of degree requires 120 hours of coursework, some of which is general and some of which is based on your major?

• Doctoral degree

• Bachelor’s degree

• Master’s degree

• Associate degree

Tyson has decided he wants to be trained and certified in cosmetology. Which type of institution of higher learning could provide him with this?

• Community college

• University

• College

• Technical school

Which of the following is the term used to describe the level to which someone is likely to gain employment and be successful in a career?

• Work-life balance

• Flexibility

• Employability

• Morale

Which of the following accurately describes initiative?

• Being willing and able to adapt, learn and change

• The ability or instinct to act or take charge independently

• The strength of mind to carry on in the face of difficulty

• Feeling the need to voluntarily pursue knowledge

Which of the following is the term used to describe a barrier preventing minorities and women from rising to positions of power or responsibility?

• Glass ceiling

• Steel curtain

• Hard hurdle

• Career ladder

What do teaching and nursing have in common?

• They are in the same Career Cluster

• You can receive certification for both jobs at technical schools

• They are sometimes stereotyped as women’s jobs

• They both require doctoral degrees

Rita works for an accounting firm. She works in the firm’s office, usually between 10 and 20 hours each week, but hours and times vary week to week. Rita’s job can be described as which of the following?

• Part-time, blue-collar job

• Part-time, white-collar job

• Full-time, blue-collar job

• Full-time, white-collar job

In which Career Cluster are librarians classified?

• Business Management & Administration

• Information Technology

• Education and Training

• Hospitality and Tourism

The purpose of planning for the future is to ensure which of the following?

• You obtain the biggest salary possible

• You make choices today which will benefit you in the long term

• You get a job immediately after graduating high school

• You do not have to sacrifice anything to have the job you want

.Answering questions such as “do I want to help people?” and “do I want to work with my hands?” can help you develop which of the following?

• Employability skills

• Lifelong learning

• Academic skills

• Occupational goals