College and Career Awareness Quiz

What are some factors to consider when choosing a college major?

• Consider favorite color, favorite food, and favorite TV show

• Consider astrology, horoscope, and lucky number

• Consider flipping a coin, asking a stranger, and closing your eyes and pointing at a list

• Consider interests, skills, career goals, job market demand, and potential salary

How can a student explore their interests and skills to help choose a college major?

• By taking career assessments, talking to academic advisors, and exploring different courses and extracurricular activities.

• By guessing and choosing randomly

• By avoiding academic advisors and career assessments

• By only focusing on one specific course without exploring other options

What are some resources that can help a student learn more about different college majors?

• Social media influencers

• Local grocery store

• College websites, academic advisors, career counseling centers, online databases

• TV commercials

Why is it important to consider potential career options when choosing a college major?

• To have more free time for hobbies and interests

• To align the college major with future career goals and opportunities.

• To impress friends and family with a prestigious major

• To avoid thinking about the future and just focus on the present

What are some strategies for narrowing down potential college majors?

• Exploring different fields through internships or volunteer work

• Picking a major at random and hoping for the best

• Ignoring interests and skills when choosing a major

• Asking friends and family to choose a major for you

What are some ways to research potential careers?

• Conduct informational interviews with professionals

• Guess what career would be a good fit

• Ask friends and family for advice

• Google potential careers

Why is it important to consider job outlook and salary when researching potential careers?

• To impress friends and family

• To make informed decisions and ensure financial stability.

• To have more free time

• To avoid making informed decisions

What are some methods for gaining hands-on experience in a potential career field?

• Read books about the career field

• Watch YouTube videos

• Take a vacation

• Seek internships, volunteer, participate in relevant projects, and network with professionals

How can informational interviews help in researching potential careers?

• By causing stress and anxiety about the future

• By providing valuable insights and allowing individuals to ask questions and learn from professionals already working in that field.

• By wasting time and not providing any useful information

• By making the individual more confused about their career choices

What are some online tools and resources for researching potential careers?

• Facebook

• Twitter

• Instagram

• LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Indeed, O*NET Online, Occupational Outlook Handbook