Chapter 6: Looking Outward

This option allows you to explore career options by talking with key professionals in a specific field

• informational interview

• internship

• job shadowing

This requires you to provide a free service for a person or organization

• volunteering

• internship

• job shadowing

This allows you to gain insight into a career of interest through a short observation consisting of a few hours or a day

• job shadowing

• internship

• volunteering

This refers to a program in which a company or organization agrees to provide students with an opportunity to gain exposure to an occupational area

• internship

• volunteering

• job shadowing

One of the best ways to learn about a certain career is to apply for a job.

• true

• false

A short observation of a worker in an informational interview is one way to gain firsthand knowledge about careers

• true

• false

Educational requirements are the same for occupations from state to state.

• true

• false

A passing score on a standardized advanced placement test gives a student college credit for having completed this requirement.

• true

• false

Asking questions during a(n) ___ helps you gain knowledge about industry career options.

• informational interview

• internship

• job shadowing

A(n) __ outlines all courses you need to take to meet your academic and career goals.

• advanced placement course

• program of study

• internship