College and Careers

A person's life work, which requires planning, preparation, interest, and time is _____

• an occupation
• a career
• a career cluster
• internship

A strong career choice aligns with your________________ .

• personal strengths and interests

• schedule

• parents' interests

• friends' same career choice

A job is different than a career because a career focuses on

• building a specific set of skills that requires special training

• the unique knowledge and abilities needed for specific occupations

• a lifetime work history or long term participation in a particular field

• a paid position involving a specific task set by an employer

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

• You get a job immediately after graduating high school 
• You obtain the biggest salary possible
• You make choices today which will benefit you in the long term
• You do not have to sacrifice anything to have the job you want 

When developing a career plan, you should NOT do which of the following? 

• List strengths and weaknesses
• Identify alternative plans 
• Compare yourself to others 
• Expand on past goals 

_____ is talking to alumni, employers and others in your college community to gather and share information that will help you get a position in the career you are pursuing.

• informal research

• formal research

• networking

• communication style

Your digital footprint can affect your admission to college and hiring potential.

• True

• False

What is the average salary difference in the amount that college grads earn annually than workers with only a high school diploma?

• ~$10,000 per year
• ~$16,000 per year
• ~$22,000 per year
• ~$25,000 per year

More than 480,000 athletes play a college sport. What percentage of them play professional sports?

• 1.1%

• 2.9%

• 1.9%

• 2.1%

People who like to work with people who like to help others are in the ________ career path?

• Health Services

• Arts and Communications

• Human Services

• Business Management and Technology