WorksheetsExploring Careers and Employment 1.01
Total questions: 36
Worksheet time: 18mins
Ann works for a large company. Her office is in her home. What world of work change has contributed to this?
Global economy
Technology
Society
Workplace trends
An employee worked in the same plant for ten years. In six months, his/her department will move overseas. What world of work change has contributed to this move?
Global economy
Technology
Society
Workplace trends
A female engineer noticed that more women engineers are in her department than men. What world of work change has contributed to this increase?
Global economy
Technology
Society
Workplace Trends
Which is an example of a workplace trend?
Being able to work fast
Being able to work from home
Being concerned about work
Being the best employee
Which is an example of a workplace trend?
Being a lifelong learner
Being concerned
Being optimistic
Being the best employee
Which is an example of how society has changed the world of work?
Decreased number of grandparents in the workplace
Decreased number of men in the workplace
Increased number of adolescents in the workplace
Increased number of woman in the workplace
Which is an example of how the global economy has changed the world of work?
Increase in the number of work days
Many people work from home
People do not have to travel from work
Telephone assistance from India
Which is an example of how the global economy has changed the world of work?
Minimum work age is younger
Most people work at home
No more weekend work
Required some job to be moved overseas
Which is an example of how technology has changed the world of work?
Availability of onsite childcare facilities
Keeping appointments on a Blackberry
More casual dressing
Using a paper calendar
Which is an example of how technology has changed the world of work?
Computers do the work that was done by people
No changes have occurred.
Reduction in the number of computers
Workers have to work on weekends
Which
is an example of something that demonstrates that a person's reason for working is income?
Adjusting schedule to play golf
Driving the company car
Receiving a bonus
Traveling
Which is an example of something that demonstrates that a person's reason for working is identity?
Being known as a team player
Earning a lot of money
Enjoying working
Having flexibility to adjust schedule
Which is an example of something that demonstrates that a person's reason for working is lifestyle?
Being recognized as a team player
Missing family outings due to working on weekends
Receiving awards for being a top salesperson
Working nights in order to volunteer at a school during the day
It is important that a job allows Beth to help others and make a difference. This is an example of what reason for working?
Contribution
Identity
Income
Lifestyle
It is important to Fred that his job supports his desire to be happy and enjoy working. This is an example of what reason for working?
Income
Identity
Lifestyle
Satisfaction
It is important to Amy that her job allows her to spend time with her family and have weekends off. This is an example of what reason for working?
Contribution
Income
Lifestyle
Identity
A chef states he/she likes his/her job because he/she enjoys knowing that people enjoy his/her cooking. What reason is the chef working?
Income
Identity
Lifestyle
Satisfaction
A counselor states he/she likes his/her job because he/she is able to help others. What reason is the counselor working?
Contribution
Identity
Income
Lifestyle
A librarian states he/she likes his/her job because he/she is able to meet people. What reason is the librarian working?
Contribution
Identity
Income
Lifestyle
A company president states he/she likes his/her job because he/she is seen as a leader. What reason is the company president working?
Contribution
Identity
Income
Lifestyle
Which is an example of a non-traditional career for a man?
Carpenter
Childcare worker
Construction worker
Mechanic
Which is an example of a non-traditional career for a man?
Actor
Clergy
Construction worker
Dental Hygienist
Which is an example of a non-traditional career for a man?
Carpenter
Clergy
Construction worker
Nurse
Which is an example of a non-traditional career for a woman?
Bricklayer
Buyer
Manicurist
Nurse
Which is an example of a non-traditional career for a woman?
Cashier
Construction worker
Manicurist
Nurse
Which is an example of a non-traditional career for a woman?
Accountant
Buyer
Carpenter
Nurse
Which are examples of types of work grouped by career field?
Coach and umpire
Cook and hairstylist
Funeral director and mathematicians
Electrician and editor
Which are examples of types of work grouped by common interests?
Pilot and pharmacist
Lawyer and landscaper
Chef and clerk
Plumber and carpenter
Which are examples of types of work grouped by common interests?
Firefighter and farmer
Architect and accountant
Hairstylist and barber
Receptionist and mechanic
Which are examples of types of work grouped by similar careers?
Engineer and eye doctor
Cashier and clerk
Driver and drafter
Scientist and school teacher
Which are examples of types of work grouped by similar careers?
Dentist and surgeon
Receptionist and engineer
Baker and barber
Musician and researcher
Tom donates his time on weekends, feeding the homeless and reading to the elderly. These are examples of which type of work?
Job
Occupation
Career
Volunteer
Kim has been an X-Ray technician, nurse, and surgeon. These are examples of which type of work
Job
Occupation
Career
Volunteer
In six years, Jane worked as a teacher, counselor, and principal. These are examples of which type of work?
Job
Occupation
Career
Volunteer
David worked as a newspaper deliver, taxi driver, and waiter. These are examples of which type of work?
Job
Occupation
Career
Volunteer
John worked as a car washer, cashier, and clerk. These are examples of which type of work?
Job
Occupation
Career
Volunteer
