Career Management Final Exam Review II

What influence will self-knowledge have on a person’s life?

• Knowing oneself will better enable a person to make wise career and lifestyle decisions

• Knowing oneself will keep the person from making any mistakes

An aptitude test can show that a person:

• is skilled in the use of his/her hands

• likes to work with people

Having awareness of strengths and weaknesses in skill level helps an individual to:

• set appropriate goals

• focus narrowly on potential careers.

Self-esteem can be developed through:

• avoiding criticism

• recognizing one’s abilities

A person with high self-esteem:

• will be afraid of failure

• has a better chance of doing a good job

A person with a poor self-concept would:

• be afraid of failure.

• take responsibility for his/her actions

A positive self-concept is characterized by:

• exercising self-discipline and self-control

• being happy at all times

Which personality type might be compatible with a career as an engineer?

• Rational

• Idealist

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

• apply to a college

• discuss career interests with parents and teachers.

• decide on a career focus

Which is an effective method to market oneself on the job?

• Demonstrate professionalism

• Take on other's responsibilities