Career Management (3.0 Most Missed Questions)

Which is a short-term stepping-stone goal?

• Complete high school

• Obtain an associate’s degree

• Obtain a bachelor’s degree

• Work as a store manager

Recording one's career plan helps one do all of these except:

• revise as needed.

• keep track of progress.

• focus on goals.

• take formal assessments.

The first step in reviewing a career plan is to:

• complete a job application.

• be successful in your present career.

• explore career trends and job market data.

• attend a job training workshop.

Which is a medium-term stepping-stone goal?

• Complete junior high school

• Complete high school

• Obtain an associate’s degree

• Work as a store manager

Which should not be included as activities on a career plan?

• Education and training

• Extracurricular/volunteer activities

• Job research

• Work experience

Prior to completing a high school four-year plan, students would do all except:

• take several self-assessments.

• decide on a career focus.

• discuss career interests with parents and teachers.

• apply to a college.

Stating a goal in concrete terms is making sure that it is:

• specific.

• measurable.

• realistic.

• understandable.

Career plans can best be determined through a/an:

• interest inventory.

• goal-setting process.

• achievement test.

• personality test.

In decision-making, determine needs, analyze personal resources, and then:

• consider choices.

• gather information.

• make a decision.

• act on the decision.

Researching a career to find out whether jobs will be available in that field in the future can help determine:

• the work environment.

• a career outlook.

• the fringe benefits.

• the education and training.