Career Planning

Why is it important that all young adults develop and follow a career action plan?

• To guide and keep them on track as they pursue positions in their chosen fields

• To identify their strengths and interests

• To help them research potential careers

• To help them decide on careers

The goal of which step of the career planning process is to match the career with the person's interests, values, traits, and skills?

• Step 1: Self Assessment

• Self 2: Career Research

• Step 3: Analysis and Decision Making

• Step 4: Action Plan

Raj is approaching graduation and is unsure of his future. What is the first thing he must explore and understand?

• Types of potential careers

• Himself

• Companies that are currently hiring

• Types of colleges and training programs

The goal of which step of the career planning process is to obtain an actual position in the chosen field?

• Step 1: Self Assessment

• Step 2: Career Research

• Step 3: Analysis and Decision Making

• Step 4: Action Plan

Yvonne decides she would like to help animals, work within 10 miles of home, and have a flexible schedule. What step of the career planning process did she complete?

• Step 1: Self Assessment

• Step 2: Career Research

• Step 3: Analysis and Decision Making

• Step 4: Action Plan

What are the 4 main, realistic options when you leave high school?

• winning the lottery

• college/university

• work force

• military

• apprenticeship

An _________________ involves working for a qualified professional to learn a skilled trade. It's kind of like college and work force combined.

• apprenticeship

• allocate

• military

• work force

________ is an example of a job you can get by doing an apprenticeship.

• Fighter pilot

• electrician

• carpenter

• mechanic

• teacher

What is the primary purpose of career planning in social studies?

• To understand historical career trends

• To align personal goals with career opportunities

• To memorize important dates in career history

• To learn about famous career personalities

Which of the following is a key component of career planning?

• Identifying personal interests and skills

• Studying ancient civilizations

• Learning a new language

• Traveling to different countries