Chapter 9 - Career Planning & Development

A specific task done as a part of the routine of one's occupation

• Career
• Job

A wide category of jobs with similar characteristics

• Occupation
• Employment
• Volunteer work
• None of the above

A lifetime journey of building and making good use of skills, knowledge and experiences

• Job
• Occupation
• Career
• Transferable Skills

The first step of the career planning process is to

• prepare a resume and cover letter
• interview for a job
• determine your interests and abilities
• obtain career training

The purpose of an informational interview is to

• apply for a job with a nonprofit organization.
• research salaries for starting employees.
• find out what an employee does & the preparation necessary for the career
• gain career training experience.

Mobility refers to:

• A worker's ability to move around a job.
• the ability to move between different levels of employment.
• A worker's mobile home.
• None of the above

Spending time with a worker on the job to learn about a career is called

• networking.
• personal assessment.
• career training.
• job shadowing.

A list or summary of your important job-related info that you will use to help you complete the job application.

• applicaton
• cover letter
• personal data sheet
• career portfolio

You can earn this type of two-year degree by attending a college or university

• Associate Degree
• Masters degree
• Bachelor Degree
• Doctorate Degree

You can earn this type of four-year degree by attending a college or university

• Associate Degree
• Masters degree
• Bachelor Degree
• Doctorate Degree