SS Chapter 12 Quiz

A career is:

• A job you can get in a single transaction
• A profession you train for
• The only way to fulfill your purpose
• The result of a college degree

A career is different from a job in all the following ways EXCEPT:

• A job is something you intend to do permanently
• A career is something for which you train
• A job does not require as much strategy and time
• A career is something you plan and strive for

Alex’s father wants them to choose a career that is popular right now, like technology. Alex is not interested in technology, but they choose to follow their father’s advice. Which career myth does this example illustrate?

• A college degree will guarantee you a job and a high salary.
• There is one perfect job for everyone.
• You should base your major on “hot” careers.
• You should be passionate about your work.

Yolanda believes she wants to be a teacher, but she is not excited about her student teaching placement. She thinks that if she is not excited about it then she is doing something wrong. Yolanda’s advisor suggested that she remember why she wanted to be a teacher, how it fits with her skills, and whether it offers her satisfaction. Which career myth is Yolanda’s advisor trying to help her avoid?

• There is one perfect job for everyone.
• You should base your major on “hot” careers.
• You should be passionate about your work.
• Your career path should follow a straight line.

Hank’s mother is trying to help him decide on a career path. She reminds him how well he did in math classes and encourages him to pursue a career in accounting. Hank struggles in his first accounting class in college. What should Hank do?

• Drop the class and change his major.
• Never listen to his mother again.
• Drop out of college.
• Talk to his professor and attempt one more accounting course.

Education and the work world are:

• Exactly the same
• Extremely different
• Unnecessary
• None of the above

Dianna recently graduated with a degree in chemistry. She has applied for jobs in laboratories and research organizations. Unfortunately, Dianna has not received any response to her applications. Dianna is likely to succumb to the myth that:

• You can’t get a good job with a chemistry degree.
• You should base your major on “hot” careers.
• You should be passionate about your work.
• Your career path should follow a straight line.

When you are more interested in the activities of your work beyond your paycheck, you are probably:

• Sleep deprived
• Pursuing a career
• In the wrong job
• Making a lot of money

Most colleges have a career center that can help you learn about yourself. Usually, they employ formal assessments. Which of the following formal assessments could assist with career planning?

• Interest assessments
• Personality measures
• Career planning inventories
• All of the above

Carlos wants to pursue a career in politics. His advisor suggested that Carlos find a ________ who works in politics.

• Friend
• Mentor
• Employer
• Family member