Exploring Careers

What is job shadowing?

• Job shadowing is a work experience option where students learn about a job by walking through the work day as a shadow to a competent worker.

• Job shadowing is a type of computer programming language

• Job shadowing is a form of meditation practice

• Job shadowing is a type of outdoor adventure activity

Why is job shadowing important for exploring careers?

• Job shadowing is a waste of time and resources

• Job shadowing has no impact on career exploration

• Job shadowing is only for people who already know what career they want

• Job shadowing provides insight into a specific career and helps individuals make informed decisions about their future career path.

What are career assessments?

• Tools for fixing cars and machinery

• Recipes for cooking different cuisines

• Guides for planning vacations

• Tools or tests that help individuals understand their interests, strengths, and preferences for making informed career decisions

How can career assessments help in choosing a career?

• By identifying strengths, interests, and values to align with a suitable career

• By asking friends and family to pick a career for you

• By randomly selecting a career from a list

• By flipping a coin and choosing the career it lands on

Why is it important to explore your interests when considering a career?

• To waste time and energy on something irrelevant to your passions

• To choose a career that has nothing to do with your interests

• To find a career that aligns with your passions and strengths.

• To ignore your strengths and pursue a career that doesn't suit you

What are some ways to explore your interests for potential careers?

• Take career assessment tests or quizzes

• Take a cooking class to explore potential culinary careers

• Watch TV shows and movies to get ideas for careers

• Ask your friends and family for career advice

What are salary expectations and why is it important to consider them when choosing a career?

• Setting unrealistic financial goals is the key to success in a career

• Understanding the potential financial rewards and setting realistic goals

• Salary expectations are irrelevant in choosing a career

• It is important to consider salary expectations because it's the only factor that matters

How can one research salary expectations for different careers?

• Using online resources such as salary comparison websites, industry reports, and job postings.

• Checking the weather forecast

• Asking friends and family for their salary

• Guessing based on personal preferences

What are career pathways and why is it important to understand them?

• Career pathways are only important for certain professions, not all

• Career pathways are the routes that individuals can take to achieve their career goals, and it is important to understand them to make informed decisions about education, training, and career choices.

• Career pathways are irrelevant and do not impact career choices

• Understanding career pathways is only important for those with advanced degrees

How can understanding career pathways help in planning for a future career?

• By providing insight into the skills, education, and experience needed for different careers, helping individuals make informed decisions and set achievable goals.

• By relying solely on luck and chance for career success

• By randomly choosing a career without any planning

• By ignoring the need for skills and education in a career