Planning for a Career

What is the difference between a job and a career?

• A job is short-term employment for financial gain, while a career is a profession for which one trains and is undertaken as a permanent calling.

• A job is a specific duty, role, or function, while a career is a profession that requires a high level of education.

• A job is a temporary position, while a career is a long-term commitment to a specific industry.

• A job is a low-paying position, while a career is a high-paying profession.

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What are the 16 career clusters identified by the National Career Clusters Framework?

• Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources; Architecture and Construction; Arts, A/V Technology, and Communications; Business Management and Administration; Education and Training; Finance; Government and Public Administration; Health Science; Hospitality and Tourism; Human Services; Information Technology; Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security; Manufacturing; Marketing; Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics; Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics

• Healthcare, Engineering, Finance, Education, Technology, Marketing, Law, Hospitality, Arts, Science, Agriculture, Construction, Government, Transportation, Manufacturing, Communication

• Business, Medicine, Law, Engineering, Education, Arts, Science, Technology, Finance, Marketing, Agriculture, Construction, Government, Transportation, Manufacturing, Communication

• Healthcare, Engineering, Finance, Education, Technology, Marketing, Law, Hospitality, Arts, Science, Agriculture, Construction, Government, Transportation, Manufacturing, Communication

What is the purpose of an interest inventory?

• To help individuals find a suitable career path by identifying their interests and personality traits.

• To determine the educational requirements for different careers.

• To evaluate the supply and demand of the workforce in various industries.

• To calculate the costs and benefits of different education and career choices.

What are abilities?

• The qualities and skills necessary to accomplish something.

• Natural abilities to learn or do something.

• The potential of success at a skill or career path.

• The talents and skills a person possesses now and acquires throughout life.

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What is the primary difference between a license and certification?

• A license is mandatory, while certification is optional.

• A license is required for certain professions, while certification is required for all professions.

• A license is granted by a competent authority, while certification is granted by a professional organization.

• A license is valid for a lifetime, while certification needs to be renewed regularly.

What is the purpose of a cost-benefit analysis?

• To compare the costs and benefits of a decision and determine the best course of action.

• To evaluate the supply and demand of the workforce in various industries.

• To identify and investigate the types of costs associated with postsecondary education.

• To calculate the return on investment for different education and career choices.

What is the average annual cost of attending a public institution in-state?

• $22,603

• $32,845

• $41,458

• $31,514

What is the purpose of an apprenticeship?

• To learn an art, trade, or job under another, more experienced person.

• To provide on-the-job training for specific careers.

• To prepare students for a specific job as opposed to providing a general education.

• To analyze data and trends and report findings to company executives.

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What is the return on investment (ROI)?

• A measurement of the return one gets in exchange for the cost.

• The quantity of people seeking employment.

• The amount of money needed to sustain a certain standard of living.

• The potential of success at a skill or career path.

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What are non-monetary costs?

• Factors such as job satisfaction, independence, risk, family, or location.

• The qualities and skills necessary to accomplish something.

• Natural abilities to learn or do something.

• The talents and skills a person possesses now and acquires throughout life.