Career Path in Government final

If you are interested in service, you should consider a career in ____.  

• A.  self promotion

• B.  government

• C.  running a for profit company

Should you go into government if you aren’t interested in elections? 

• A.  Governmental jobs require elections.

• B.  You should consider careers in the government because they are lucrative.

• C.  Sure.  Not all positions in the government require elections.  

What are some jobs specific to the field of government? 

• A.  Clerks, law clerks, and secretaries are some jobs specific to the field of government.

• B.  Computer analysis, computer program, computer information systems, computer services.    

• C.  Telephone solicitor, telephone salesperson, telephone maintenance.  

What does a career in public service entail?

• A.  You must be immoral, unethical, and self serving.

• B.  It involves interacting with other people.

• C.  It involves a lot of politicking.

What does it mean when one says a career in government is in public service?

• A.  You give up your freedoms.  

• B.  A career that focuses solely on your strengths.

• C.  You are in the business of serving the public good.  

What career should you avoid if you are more of a follower?    

• A.  you should avoid being a follower

• B.  a leadership position

• C.  you should avoid all careers that don't highlight leadership skills

If you want to work in government, you _________________.

• A.  must be elected

• B.  must be appointed or elected

• C.  can be elected, appointed or hired

Who would depend on a leader in a public service position?

• A.  other elected leaders only

• B.  industrial workers

• C.  the public

What are some examples of leadership skills?

• A.  Following people and working well within a group setting.

• B.  Struggling to complete projects.

• C.  Responsibilities given to you and accomplishing tasks  

Should you select a career in public service, you must be good at ____.    

• A.  being introverted

• B.  talking to and interacting with people

• C.  working independently