Career Planning for High Schoolers Quiz

What is the first step in exploring careers according to school counselors?

• Doing your research

• Getting experience

• Identifying possible careers

• Learning about yourself

What is the purpose of thinking about careers according to school counseling consultant Julie Hartline?

• To wake up in the morning and look forward to going to work

• To earn a certificate or a degree

• To make a lot of money

• To have a clear idea of what you want to do

What is an important aspect of exploring careers according to high school junior Kate Sours?

• Narrowing possibilities

• Focusing only on academic success

• Ignoring potential career interests

• Broadening possibilities

What is the purpose of talking directly to workers in potential occupations?

• To learn more about what they do

• To ask for a job

• To avoid pursuing that career

• To criticize their work

What is the importance of getting experience according to school counselors?

• It is indispensable for academic success

• It is a motivator for some students

• It is a distractor for some students

• It is not necessary for career planning

What is the purpose of completing an internship according to the article?

• To get practical job training

• To earn academic credit

• To avoid attending college

• To earn a lot of money

What is an important consideration for students who work during the school year according to school counseling consultant Julie Hartline?

• To prioritize work over academic success

• To avoid working during the school year

• To work as many hours as possible

• To start with a few hours and build from there

What is the purpose of exploring careers that combine working with children and helping people according to high school junior Kate Sours?

• To focus only on academic success

• To keep an open mind

• To narrow down career options

• To avoid exploring new possibilities

What is the importance of firsthand experience according to the article?

• It is a waste of time

• It is helpful to find out if you'll really like an occupation

• It is indispensable for academic success

• It is not necessary for career planning

What is the purpose of resources such as Career Outlook and the Occupational Outlook Handbook according to the article?

• To avoid pursuing a career

• To learn more about potential occupations

• To earn academic credit

• To criticize potential occupations