Unit 12- Personal Finance and Career Opportunities

Career planning starts with--

• self assessment
• job training
• interviews
• volunteering

When Amy met with her high school guidance counselor to discuss career planning, the counselor's first step was to have Amy do a self-assessment. A self-assessment includes –

• Household information
• A teacher evaluation
• Preparing a budget
• Looking at your interest and talents

When selecting a career Drew should take into account all of the following EXCEPT —

• his own talents
• what his friends are doing
• things he is interetsed in
• his goals and aspirations

Which one of these is most important to having a successful career?

• A good intellect
• A strong work ethic
• a flexible schedule
• a good personality

An individual's work ethic includes their-

• attitudes and behaviors
• interest and skills
• supply and demand
• education and income

Jerry often stops working throughout the day and stares out the window daydreaming. Jerry does not mind that he often misses deadlines, creating more work for his co-workers. Jerry's attitudes and behaviors towards his work are an example of Jerry's poor —

• work ethic
• computer skills
• education
• self esteem

Which answer choice best describes a person with a strong work ethic?

• Anthony often calls in sick on days when he thinks he will have to work really hard.
• Cindy arrives late to work and only works when the supervisor is watching.
• Teresa arrives early to work plus looks forward to doing her job and helping others.
• Eddie rushes to get to work on time and avoids assignments where he has to take responsibility.

Which one of these does NOT influence job income?

• Education level
• Skill level
• supply and demand
• Government Regulation

Higher skill levels and education will most likely lead to —

• fewer jobs
• higher income
• lower income
• increased supply

Bill and Ted graduated from high school together. Ted went to college, but Bill went to work right after high school. In the future, Ted is more likely to-

• buy a car
• quit his job
• earn a higher salary
• complete a self-assessment