9-1 Career Opportunities

An ________________ is a task or series of tasks that is performed to provide a good or service.

• occupation

• career

• career planning

A ______ is a goal for work that is fulfilled through an occupation or series of occupations.

• occupation

• career

• career planning

______________________________________ is the process of studying careers, assessing yourself in terms of careers, and making decisions about a future career.

• occupation

• career

• career planning

Match the following Steps of the Career Planning Process.

• Step 3: Application Process

• When you consider a job based on salary or financial factors, as well as, the organization's environment.

• Step 4: Interview Process

• When you research geographic influences, as well as, economic trends.

• Step 1: Personal Assessment

• When you fill out job applications and develop your resume, as well as, your cover letter.

• Step 2: Employment Market Analysis

• When you prepare for a job interview and follow up with the employer.

• Step 5: Employee Acceptance
  

• When you determine your interests and values, as well as, identify your talents and abilities.

What is the 6th step of the career planning process?

Your first decision will likely be a _____________ - a decision that is subject to change as new information is received.

Early career planning will help you choose the right courses in high school.

• True

• False

Community colleges or junior colleges, offer training in many areas are called ___________.

• Four-year colleges and universities

• Two-year schools

• Private business schools and other institutions

Schools that specialize in training students for specific occupations such as court reporter, computer technician, barber, or medical assistant are called ___________.

• Four-year colleges and universities

• Two-year schools

• Private business schools and other institutions

Higher education schools that provide degrees in education for many careers and professions are called ___________.

• Four-year colleges and universities

• Two-year schools

• Private business schools and other institutions