Education & Skill Development: Education Choices & Benefits

Employment opportunities are affected both by global competition and by technological advancements.

• True

• False

Personal reflection plays a key role in identifying your interests and strengths

• True

• False

Studies suggest that more than one-quarter of the jobs employing people today could eventually be handled by technology.

• True

• False

In today’s day and age, it is sufficient to graduate from college and land a job to ensure lifelong professional success.

• True

• False

Why is it important to pursue lifelong education? More than one answer may be correct.

• a) To increase your income potential.

• b) To quit your job and get scholarships from the government.

• c) To get an edge over your professional competitors.

• d) To keep abreast of new technological advancements in your field.

Jeremy loves marketing and wants to pursue it as a lifelong career. He has just started his first job in the field, and now wants to pursue some professional development courses in order to get ahead. Which of these is the next step Jeremy should take?

• a) He should identify his passions and strengths.

• b) He should regularly party with his colleagues.

• c) He should quit his job and start looking for a new one.

• d) He should research relevant job descriptions to learn what type of education would be best for him.

Ryan has worked in sales for several years, but was just hired at a new company. Which of the following is a good example of Ryan’s behaviors in support of his lifelong learning? More than one answer may be correct.

• a) Ryan opts to attend a business luncheon with his acquaintances rather than a workshop on recent developments in his industry.

• b) Ryan meets with the salespeople within his organization to discuss new trends in the industry.

• c) Ryan speaks with his supervisor about possible reimbursement for completing a certification program.

• d) Ryan regularly follows the blog of a popular and successful salesperson in his industry.

You are completing a degree in information technology. Making sure that low-income communities have access to current technology is very important to you. As you research companies to which you may apply, you look for those that participate in activities to support low-income communities. This is an example of:

• a) Identifying a company’s culture and making sure it aligns with your values

• b) Identifying where you want to be professionally in 10-15 years

• c) Identifying the skills necessary to succeed with a company

• d) Identifying your earning potential with a company

An increase in educational options means learning new skills could be both easier and less expensive.

• True

• False