WorksheetsLooking to the Future
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 20mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What is the difference between a job and a career?
a)
A job is work done to earn a living, and a career is work done part time.
b)
A job is any work done without pay and a career is done for pay.
c)
A job is any work done for pay and a career is wok done to earn a living.
d)
A job is work done to for pay and a career is work done without pay.
2.
What are values?
a)
the things you do well
b)
needs
c)
the things you think are most important in life
d)
the traits that make you unique
3.
Mechanical skills include which of the following?
a)
figuring out how machines work
b)
using tools easily
c)
fixing things
d)
all the above
4.
Which of the following people would need strong social skills?
a)
tour guide
b)
locksmith
c)
editor
d)
all the above
5.
Which of the following people would need strong manual skills?
a)
scientist
b)
carpenter
c)
teacher
d)
all the above
6.
Which of the following people would need strong manual skills?
a)
scientist
b)
carpenter
c)
teacher
d)
all the above
7.
Which of the following is NOT true of aptitude test?
a)
It tells you what your values are.
b)
It can show you what your strong points are.
c)
It can help you find a career that will use your abilities.
d)
all the above
8.
How can an interest inventory help you choose a career?
a)
It can help you explore career ideas that may not have occurred to you.
b)
It lets you know how much you can expect to learn.
c)
It tells you what you should bring on your first day of the job.
d)
none of the above.
9.
Which of the following is not a value?
a)
creativitiy
b)
independence
c)
safety
d)
hardship
10.
Why should you take your personality into consideration when choosing a career goal?
a)
Your personalaity affects how you do your job.
b)
Your personality should match the job requirements so that you can be happy in your career
c)
Your personality will help you succeed in your career that best suits you.
d)
all the above.
11.
A person who values creativity should do which of the following?
a)
find a job that involves a great deal of repeitition
b)
work in an environment in which everything is very structured
c)
find a job that allows you to find different ways to do things
d)
all the above
12.
A person who values independence should do which of the following?
a)
find a job in which he she works with others
b)
find a job where he or she works alone
c)
find a job in which he or she has a lot meetings with others
d)
all the above
13.
A person who values intellectual stimulation should do which of the following?
a)
find a job in which he or she can solve and investigate problems
b)
find a job in which he or she can find the answers to questions
c)
find a job in which he or she is challenged
d)
all the above
14.
Where can you get information about careers?
a)
books
b)
newspapers
c)
online sources
d)
all the above
15.
Why can interviewing a person who does this type of work you're interested in be beneficial?
a)
You can learn about his or her personal feelings concerning the job
b)
You can find someone to get you a job
c)
You can find out secret information about the company you want to work for
d)
all the above
16.
What is the Occupational Outlook Handbook?
a)
a. a handbook that tells you what kind of job you would be good at
b)
b. a list of thousands of jobs, which gives you the information about each job.
c)
c. a book that tells you which companies are the most popular in the country
d)
d. both a and b
17.
Which of the following information is not found in the Occupational Outlook handbook?
a)
working conditions, trainings and earnings
b)
best bosses to work for, why you may not get hired and minimum wage
c)
the nature of the work, job outlooks and earnings
d)
related occupations, advancement and additional sources
18.
What should you do when interviewing a person who works in the field you're interested in?
a)
Prepare a list of questions who want to ask
b)
dress appropriately
c)
call ahead of time and set up an appointment
d)
all the above
19.
Which of the following is a reason why people change their career goals at least once in their lifetime?
a)
a. They didn't properly reseach their career choices before deciding on one.
b)
b. They became bored with what they're doing and want to do something different.
c)
c. both a and b
d)
d. neither a or b
20.
Which of the following is NOT a question you would want to ask someone you are interviewing about a career you're interested in?
a)
"What do you like best about your career?"
b)
"What is your least favorite part of your job?"
c)
"How much might I earn after five years on the job?"
d)
"Can you help me get a job where you work?"
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