Multiple Choice Questions – Career Planning in Business & Retail

What is a career?

• A hobby you do in your spare time

• A job or series of jobs someone does during their life

• A school subject

• A type of business product

Why is it important to plan your career early?

• To avoid school work

• To understand your goals and future job options

• To stop learning new skills

• To choose random job

Which of the following is a job in retail?

• Sales Assistant

• Doctor

• Engineer

• Pilot

Which job works mainly in an office supporting business operations?

• Retail assistant

• Business administrator

• Delivery driver

• Cleaner

A person who manages a shop and staff is called a:

• Sales assistant

• Store manager

• Cleaner

• Security guard

Which of the following is an example of a business job role?

• Marketing assistant

• Chef

• Farmer

• Builder

Career ambitions mean:

• Jobs you dislike

• Your future career goals

• Your favourite TV shows

• School holidays

Which of these could be a career progression in retail?

• Assistant → Supervisor → Manager

• Manager → Assistant → Student

• Cleaner → Pilot → Doctor

• Student → Teacher → Doctor

What does career progression mean?

• Losing your job

• Moving forward in your career with more responsibility

• Working fewer hours

• Changing hobbies

Which activity can help you explore careers?

• Ignoring job adverts

• Researching job roles online

• Avoiding learning

• Watching television all day