Career Readiness I CAP

A job is work you do for pay.

• True
• False

An occupation is a series of related jobs built on a foundation of interest, knowledge, training, and experience.

• True
• False

How might a decrease in income affect your lifestyle?

• You may have to cook food at home more instead of eating out.
• You might have to get a smaller house or apartment.
• You may need to spend less money doing fun things like going to the movies or traveling.
• All of the above.

If you have an increase in income, your lifestyle might change in which of the following ways?

• You might get a better, newer car.
• You might have to live with your parents.
• You might need to apply for government aid (SNAP, WIC, etc.).

The job outlook is a prediction about the number of jobs that will exist in a certain occupation or industry.

• True
• False

In most jobs, you will need to be able to write and send an email and/or use a computer.

• True
• False

Which is NOT a basic skill needed to be successful in the workplace?

• communication skills
• writing skills
• curiosity
• mathematical skills

How you want to spend your time, energy, and resources in the future is

• Recognition
• Responsibility
• Lifestyle Goals
• Data

Volunteer work and internships can help you gain valuable experience for a future job.

• True
• False

Health insurance, paid vacation and holiday time, and retirement plans are what?

• flex time
• work enviroment
• benefits