Career Investigation Final Quiz

Paul thought about a career in entrepreneurship, but he has become aware of the long hours and stressful situations which would likely be involved. Because he feels the need to be available to his family, he is reconsidering. This is an example of Paul taking which factor into consideration?

• Work environment

• Work-life balance

• Benefits

• Job outlook

Services or rights provided by employers in addition to wages or salary are known as which of the following?

• Bonuses

• Job security

• Benefits

• Pay

Which of the following is NOT a bonus feature included in SIGI³?

• Job placement service

• Résumé and interviewing tips

• Current wage and employment information

The extent to which an assessment measures what it claims to measure is known as which of the following?

• Credibility

• Validity

• Solidity

• Reliability

Which of the following is NOT one of the tips in the presentation for taking career assessments?

• Answer honestly

• Take questions seriously

• Talk to parents, teachers and friends about results

• Consider possessed and desired traits

Lisa is considering becoming a vet, so she has offered to help at the animal shelter without being paid. Lisa is doing which of the following?

• Volunteering

• Job shadowing

• Training

• Working

Health, dental and life insurance are commonly included in benefits.

• True

• False

Career testing is most effective when guided by a __________.

• Parent

• Teacher

• Counselor

• Friend

Which of the following are things one does when investigating a career opportunity?

• Day-to-day tasks and activities

• Challenging experiences

• Misconceptions

• All of these are correct

There are only two resources available for learning about careers including job shadowing and the internet.

• True

• False