Introduction to careers- key terms Terms 1 & 2

What is the definition of a job in the context of careers?

• Something you do to earn a wage or salary at a moment in time.

• A series of job roles that you have over a period of time that enable you to progress expanding your skills and responsibilities.

• A task you must carry out

• Something you don't have to think about until you leave school

What is the definition of a career?

• Something you do to earn a wage or salary at a moment in time.

• A series of job roles that you have over a period of time that enable you to progress expanding your skills and responsibilities.

• A task you must carry out

• Something you don't have to think about until you leave school

True or false: Dr John Holland's Codes (or personality profiles) are based on the idea that you can make better choices about your career by understanding your personality and interests using his framework. As a result, you’ll be more likely to enjoy what you do, find it fulfilling, and flourish in your role. 

• True

• False

Which one of the following is a category of Dr Holland's personality codes.?

• Realistic

• Investigative

• Artistic

• Social

• Enterprising

What does the the term 'labour market information' refer to?

• Information relating to the world of work, trends, job roles and availability of workers

• The probability of finding a job in that industry

• The extent to which a person finds joy in what they do

• The amount a person will be paid annually (yearly) for their job

• The degree(s) or diplomas required to carry out a particular job

What does the the term 'job satisfaction' refer to?

• Information relating to the world of work, trends, job roles and availability of workers

• The probability of finding a job in that industry

• The extent to which a person finds joy in what they do

• The amount a person will be paid annually (yearly) for their job

• The degree(s) or diplomas required to carry out a particular job

What does the the term 'salary' refer to?

• Information relating to the world of work, trends, job roles and availability of workers

• The probability of finding a job in that industry

• The extent to which a person finds joy in what they do

• The amount a person will be paid annually (yearly) for their job

• The degree(s) or diplomas required to carry out a particular job

What does the the term 'qualifications' refer to?

• Information relating to the world of work, trends, job roles and availability of workers

• The probability of finding a job in that industry

• The extent to which a person finds joy in what they do

• The amount a person will be paid annually (yearly) for their job

• The university degree(s) or diplomas required to carry out a particular job

What is another term for skills or qualities?

• Competencies

• attitudes

• qualifications

• job roles

What does the term 'working conditions' refer to?

• Where you work, eg an office or a factory

• The company you work for eg Google or Apple

• How you work, eg indoor or outdoor

• The type of environment that a particular job has, eg remote, office or night shifts for example