Year 10 Futures & Careers

Which of the below is the correct definition of the labour market?

• a process that describes how employment is gained and lost.

• the availability of employment, in terms of supply and demand.

• a list of all the careers that exist in society.

• an estimation of what careers will be popular in the future.

Which of the below is an accurate pattern in the labour market?

• A professional footballer is a low skilled job.

• Travel agents are in demand.

• Careers involving technology are in demand.

• A driver is a high skilled job.

Why does the labour market impact employment opportunities?

• If certain jobs are in demand, then there are more opportunities and therefore less competition in those jobs.

• If certain jobs are not in demand, then there are more opportunities and therefore less competition in those jobs.

• If certain jobs are in demand, then there are less opportunities and therefore less competition in those jobs.

• If certain jobs are in demand, then there more opportunities and therefore more competition in those jobs.

Which of the below is NOT a caring career?

• Social worker

• Nurse

• Lawyer

• Architect

Which of the below is a possible role in the education sector?

• Psychologist

• Pastoral Lead

• Councillor

• Nurse

What would NOT be one of your responsibilities as a member of parliament?

• Raise issues that matter to their constituents at parliament.

• Vote on new laws on behalf of their constituents.

• Write laws.

• Listen to the views of their constituents.

Which of the below best describes why caring careers are important in our society?

• To ensure that the vulnerable are supported.

• To boost the economy.

• To ensure technological advancement.

• To provide a service.

Which of the below is NOT a reason that work experience helps you to get a job?

• It shows that you have built professional skills.

• It gives you key qualifications.

• It shows you have learnt more about the roles and responsibilities in a career.

• It shows you are enthusastic about a certain career.

Which of the below best describes how a cover letter helps you get a job?

• It shows an employer your qualifications.

• It shows an employer your referee.

• It shows an employer why you want a job and why you think you would be good at it.

• It shows an employer your likes and hobbies.

Which of the below statements is false?

• Work experience is one of the most influential things you can have on a job application.

• A cover letter is more personal than a C.V.

• A lot of job applications are rejected because of mistakes in cover letters.

• Work experience in a job irrelevant to the one you are applying for is pointless.