CBM #5 Intro to Business-Career Planning

Imagine this: Priya, Noah, and Oliver are part of a lively group of high school buddies, which also includes Avery, Ava, and Aiden. They're all huddled together, buzzing with excitement about their future after graduation. What do you think should be their first step in planning their thrilling careers?

• Enroll in a college of their choice

• Start applying for jobs right away

• Begin sending out their resumes

• Take some time for self-assessment

Imagine you're at a lively career guidance seminar, where three enthusiastic students, Noah, Benjamin, and Anika, are passionately discussing their future plans. Noah, with a twinkle in his eye, argues that setting goals is crucial in career planning because it provides a roadmap, keeps him motivated, and gives him a sense of accomplishment when achieved. Benjamin, however, with a thoughtful expression, thinks that career planning is more about exploring different paths and does not necessarily require any set goals. Anika, on the other hand, believes that setting goals is only important for personal life, not career planning. As a career counselor, who do you think is on the right track?

• Noah, who says setting goals is important in career planning because it provides a roadmap, keeps him motivated, and gives him a sense of accomplishment when achieved.

• Benjamin, who thinks career planning is more about exploring different paths and does not necessarily require any set goals.

• Anika, who believes that setting goals is only important for personal life, not career planning.

• None of them, setting goals is not important in career planning.

Imagine a lively discussion between Michael, Sophia, and Arjun during a vibrant career counseling session at their university. Can you guess what exciting career goals they might be brainstorming?

• They might be envisioning climbing the corporate ladder, boosting their income, acquiring new skills or certifications, and striking the perfect work-life balance.

• They might be daydreaming about hanging up their work boots early and jet-setting around the globe.

• They might be plotting to start a chart-topping rock band.

• They might be aiming to become top-tier professional athletes.

Imagine this! Our friends Elijah, Emma, and Jackson, fresh out of college, are on a thrilling quest. They are venturing into the vast realms of technology, healthcare, and finance. Can you guess why they are embarking on this exciting journey?

• Are they on a mission to waste their precious time and energy?

• Are they making it unnecessarily complicated to find a job?

• Are they trying to restrict themselves to just one career path?

• Or, are they exploring different career options to find the perfect match for their skills, interests, and goals, thereby increasing their chances of landing a fulfilling and successful career?

Imagine a lively career guidance session at school with Aiden, Benjamin, and Scarlett. They are brainstorming some exciting ways to explore their future career paths. Can you guess the creative ideas they might have come up with?

• They might have thought about conducting informational interviews, job shadowing, internships, attending career fairs, researching online, and seeking guidance from career counselors or mentors.

• They might have thought about watching TV shows.

• They might have thought about asking friends for their opinions.

• They might have thought about guessing randomly.

Picture this! Avery, Grace, Ethan, David, Aria, Abigail, and Michael are all part of a thrilling career guidance seminar. David, the charismatic moderator, throws a curveball question to the panel, 'Why do you think education and training are the secret ingredients for career success?' Avery, how would you hit this question out of the park?

• As Avery, I would tell David that education and training are important for career success because they provide the necessary knowledge, skills, and qualifications to excel in a chosen field, adapt to changes in the industry, and pursue opportunities for advancement.

• As Avery, I would tell David that education and training are only important for academic success.

• As Avery, I would tell David that career success can be achieved without education and training.

• As Avery, I would tell David that education and training are not important for career success.

Our high school heroes Ava, Grace, and Luna are on a thrilling quest to discover their future career paths. Can you join their adventure and help them uncover some exciting education and training options they could embark on after graduation?

• Diving into the world of books at the library

• Unleashing their curiosity through YouTube tutorials

• They could embark on vocational training, apprenticeships, on-the-job training, trade schools, college or university degrees, professional certifications, and continuing education programs.

• Rocking out at music concerts

Imagine this: Isla, Olivia, and Benjamin are recent graduates and they're planning a grand adventure into the world of job hunting after college. What do you think would be the most effective strategy for them to land a job in their dream fields?

• Building connections through networking, exploring opportunities on online job boards, attending job fairs, reaching out to recruiters, and tailoring their resumes and cover letters for each application.

• Completely ignoring the power of networking and job fairs.

• Submitting the same generic resume and cover letter to every job they apply for.

• Limiting their job search to online applications only.

Picture this! Aiden, Arjun, and Harper are at a buzzing career fair, surrounded by potential employers and future colleagues. They're deep in a lively discussion about the role of networking in job hunting. What do you think they might say?

• Aiden says, 'Networking? Nah, it's not that important for job hunting.'

• Arjun says, 'Networking is crucial! It connects us with professionals who might have job leads and gives us insights about the job market.'

• Harper says, 'Networking usually leads to irrelevant job opportunities.'

• Arjun says, 'Who needs networking? Jobs are easy to find without it.'

Imagine this! Evelyn, Jackson, and Liam are the dynamic trio behind a buzzing startup. They're on a mission to broaden their business horizons. Anika and Avery, two entrepreneurial wizards, have shared a list of activities with them. Can you guess which activity from the list would turbocharge their networking game?

• Spending their weekends volunteering at a local animal shelter

• Being present at industry events, becoming members of professional organizations, leveraging social media for networking, and connecting with colleagues and contacts for informational interviews.

• Rocking out at a music concert

• Whipping up a storm in a cooking class