Career Exploration Quiz1

What is a career?

• A short term job or work project.

• A series of related jobs built on a foundation of interest, knowledge, training, and experience.

• A temporary form of employment.

• A school that offers a variety of skills-oriented courses.

What does an internship usually require?

• A formal commitment.

• A collection of documents and projects.

• On-site instruction.

• A short, informal talk.

What is the purpose of a vocational technical center?

• To provide a course of action for planning your career.

• To connect academic work with community service.

• To offer a variety of skills-oriented courses, such as in automotive or computer technology.

• To provide on-the-job training.

What is a trade school?

• A short-term employment option.

• A group of related occupations.

• A private run institution that trains students for a particular profession.

• A program that connects academic work with community service.

What is the definition of 'Job Shadowing'?

• Following a worker a period of time while observing the worker's duties.

• A short term employment.

• A series of related jobs built on a foundation of interest, knowledge, training, and experience.

• A short, informal talk with someone who works in a career that appeals to you.

What is the purpose of a Cover Letter?

• A document that provides your Social Security Number

• A list of people who will recommend you to an employer

• A ONE-PAGE letter telling the employer who you are and why you are sending your resume

• A form that asks questions about a job applicant's skills, work experience, education, and interests

What is a Social Security Number?

• A recommendation from a contact who is part of your network

• A unique number issued by the federal government that is required for all workers

• Information about a job opening

• A brief summary of your personal information, education, skills, work experience, activities, and interests

What is a Job Application?

• A ONE-PAGE letter telling the employer who you are

• A form that asks questions about a job applicant's skills, work experience, education, and interests

• A list of all the information about yourself that you will need for a job application form or college application

• A document that provides information about job openings

Who are considered as References in a job application context?

• A unique number issued by the federal government for workers

• Other people than family members who will recommend you to an employer

• A list of all the information about yourself for a job application

• Someone who learns how to do a job through hands-on experience

What is an Apprentice?

• A person who provides information about job openings

• A unique number required for all workers

• Someone who learns how to do a job through hands-on experience under the guidance of a skilled worker

• A form that asks questions about a job applicant's skills and interests