Career Practice

Career planning starts with-

• self-assessment

• taking a test

• finding the job that makes the best salary

• supply and demand

self-assessment means-

• determining your likes, interests, and what you are good at

• testing your knowledge of the job market and income

Which of the following best describes what a potential employer would look for when hiring a person for a job?

• Mark always sleeps in, and is usually late to everything. He doesn't like to do demanding work, and some might say that he is lazy.

• Nadya always has a positive attitude, is kind to others, is hard working, and is always either early or on time to everything.

Which example best describes someone having a good work-ethic?

• Bailey slacks off at work, and does the bare minimum that is required of her.

• Anahi always does all of her work on time, and is very dedicated to her job, while also making sure to carefully check to make sure her work is done accurately.

• Pete arrives late almost daily, and blames traffic. When he's at work, he only works hard during the morning hours

• Sammie gets to work on time, and does her job, but she makes careless mistakes.

Which person has best kept up with technological innovations?

• Mary-Beth has trouble navigating the internet, and working with online programs.

• Khalil knows all of the best tech. programs that are available, and can easily navigate through them.

• Maria can navigate the internet pretty well, but is unfamiliar with how most digital programs work.

Employers want employees who have kept up with-

• technological innovations

• supply and demand

• job income

• wages and salaries

Supply and Demand can influence

When the supply of a particular skill or talent is low and the demand for that special skill or talent is high, the person with that talent or skill will be paid

Advancements in technology can create

• new jobs

• less jobs

• less income

Technology and information flow permits people to work across