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careers & life planning review per con mgmt

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 36mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

level of formal knowledge and training you have attained

a)

career plan

b)

professional school

c)

education

d)

interest inventory

2.

task or work done to earn a living, requires little or no training upon hiring, may not need higher education to obtain one of these

a)

job

b)

internship

c)

abilities

d)

career

3.

list of steps to achieve a career goal is called

a)

interest inventory

b)

career plan

c)

professional school

d)

education

4.

natural talents and potential for learning, skills that you learn easily and perform well, results of your interest inventory are based on interests that you have these for or offer the best chance for success

a)

interests

b)

abilities

c)

cluster

d)

aptitudes

5.

lifetime journey of building and making good use of skills, knowledge and experiences, requires higher education or specialized training, series of jobs, often in the same field, a person has this over a period of years

a)

internship

b)

job

c)

career

d)

abilities

6.

the process of self investment is called

a)

human capital

b)

well being

c)

standard of living

d)

transferable skills

7.

state of being happy, healthy and prosperous

a)

human capital

b)

standard of living

c)

transferable skills

d)

well being

8.

designed for four years of study, gives students a broad background of general knowledge and extensive instruction in a specific subject

a)

work based learning

b)

university

c)

technical school

d)

community college

9.

skills or tasks learned through training and practice, can be mental or physical, easier to develop if you have an interest or aptitude

a)

abilities

b)

aptitudes

c)

cluster

d)

interests

10.

offers paid or unpaid work experience to learn about a job or industry, usually a more advanced program of study evaluated by a supervisor

a)

job

b)

internship

c)

abilities

d)

career

11.

person who knows how to do the job and teaches the student to do it well, answers day-to-day questions

a)

professional school

b)

interests

c)

job shadowing

d)

mentor

12.

skills acquired through the process of self investing are called

a)

well being

b)

human capital

c)

transferable skills

d)

standard of living

13.

minimum necessities, comforts or luxuries thought to be essential

a)

transferable skills

b)

standard of living

c)

well being

d)

human capital

14.

doctors and nurses work in the ___________ field

a)

communications

b)

mechanical

c)

environmental

d)

medical

15.

dietiticians have extensive knowledge in this area

a)

child development

b)

career planning

c)

electrical engineering

d)

nutrition

16.

You will likely spend 30+ years working.

a)

true

b)

false

17.

The average American worker will NEVER change jobs during their working career.

a)

true

b)

false

18.

Skills learned in your job maybe transferable to the next job you take no matter if it is the same type of job previously held

a)

true

b)

false

19.

Today's workplace is complex and competitive be sure to have a back up plan in case a career in your chosen field is not available

a)

true

b)

false

20.

Continuing your education after high school is easy and free for anyone that wants to take advantage of it

a)

true

b)

false

21.

Marcus is shy, quiet young man who does well in math and science. In fact, he won the high school science fair and has the highest average in advanced algebra. He does not play any sports, but he sings in the school choir, is a member of the drama club, and plays on the school chess team. Marcus filled out a career self-assessment profile in school. He selected language arts and music as his best subjects. Among his skills he listed as “strong communications,” and “excellent singer.” He included musical/dramatic, language and social for his abilities. His achievements included second place in the school spelling bee and chorus in the school musical. He listed his interests as social and the arts. He selected entertainment and music as is preferred career groups. His work values included independence, creativity and working with people. What other career groups should he consider?

a)

poet

b)

accounting

c)

actor

d)

member of a band

22.

Marcus is shy, quiet young man who does well in math and science. In fact, he won the high school science fair and has the highest average in advanced algebra. He does not play any sports, but he sings in the school choir, is a member of the drama club, and plays on the school chess team. Marcus filled out a career self-assessment profile in school. He selected language arts and music as his best subjects. Among his skills he listed as “strong communications,” and “excellent singer.” He included musical/dramatic, language and social for his abilities. His achievements included second place in the school spelling bee and chorus in the school musical. He listed his interests as social and the arts. He selected entertainment and music as is preferred career groups. His work values included independence, creativity and working with people. How did Marcus select his preferred career groups?

a)

abilities

b)

achievements

c)

interests

d)

values

23.

Marcus is shy, quiet young man who does well in math and science. In fact, he won the high school science fair and has the highest average in advanced algebra. He does not play any sports, but he sings in the school choir, is a member of the drama club, and plays on the school chess team. Marcus filled out a career self-assessment profile in school. He selected language arts and music as his best subjects. Among his skills he listed as “strong communications,” and “excellent singer.” He included musical/dramatic, language and social for his abilities. His achievements included second place in the school spelling bee and chorus in the school musical. He listed his interests as social and the arts. He selected entertainment and music as is preferred career groups. His work values included independence, creativity and working with people. What should Marcus do to match his best career fit?

a)

research the big picture

b)

create an academic plan

c)

Join another student group

d)

look at interests and abilities only

24.

Marcus is shy, quiet young man who does well in math and science. In fact, he won the high school science fair and has the highest average in advanced algebra. He does not play any sports, but he sings in the school choir, is a member of the drama club, and plays on the school chess team. Marcus filled out a career self-assessment profile in school. He selected language arts and music as his best subjects. Among his skills he listed as “strong communications,” and “excellent singer.” He included musical/dramatic, language and social for his abilities. His achievements included second place in the school spelling bee and chorus in the school musical. He listed his interests as social and the arts. He selected entertainment and music as is preferred career groups. His work values included independence, creativity and working with people. What should Marcus do to have a realistic view of his career choices?

a)

take a values survey

b)

continue in the choir

c)

retake self-assessment

d)

join a sports team

25.

Michael has been working 5-years as a full-time firefighter for his local municipality making $35,000.00 a year. He has seen many of his colleagues laid off recently as a result of a downturn in the economy. In his firehouse of ten firefighters and two part-time clerical staff, half of the firefighters and one of the clerks lost their jobs. Michael is married with a child on the way and worried about his future.He has been thinking about a career change because he wants more job and financial security. Many close friends have advised him not to change careers at this time, but to consider it in the future.For now, Michael has decided to remain in his current position, but he will continue looking into other opportunities. He also decides to take classes in areas of interest as he waits to make a final decision about his future. What other steps can Michael take now, while he waits for the right time to make a career change?

a)

research job opportunities

b)

stress over losing his job

c)

find a part time job

d)

talk to friends who have lost their jobs

26.

Michael has been working 5-years as a full-time firefighter for his local municipality making $35,000.00 a year. He has seen many of his colleagues laid off recently as a result of a downturn in the economy. In his firehouse of ten firefighters and two part-time clerical staff, half of the firefighters and one of the clerks lost their jobs. Michael is married with a child on the way and worried about his future.He has been thinking about a career change because he wants more job and financial security. Many close friends have advised him not to change careers at this time, but to consider it in the future.For now, Michael has decided to remain in his current position, but he will continue looking into other opportunities. He also decides to take classes in areas of interest as he waits to make a final decision about his future. What decision did Michael face first?

a)

Stay in his current position?

b)

Get a second job?

c)

What career to go into?

d)

Should he change his career path?

27.

Michael has been working 5-years as a full-time firefighter for his local municipality making $35,000.00 a year. He has seen many of his colleagues laid off recently as a result of a downturn in the economy. In his firehouse of ten firefighters and two part-time clerical staff, half of the firefighters and one of the clerks lost their jobs. Michael is married with a child on the way and worried about his future.He has been thinking about a career change because he wants more job and financial security. Many close friends have advised him not to change careers at this time, but to consider it in the future.For now, Michael has decided to remain in his current position, but he will continue looking into other opportunities. He also decides to take classes in areas of interest as he waits to make a final decision about his future. How have Michael’s financial needs changed over time?

a)

both changes in the economy and married with a child on the way

b)

Continuing his education

c)

Change in the economy

d)

married with child on way

28.

Michael has been working 5-years as a full-time firefighter for his local municipality making $35,000.00 a year. He has seen many of his colleagues laid off recently as a result of a downturn in the economy. In his firehouse of ten firefighters and two part-time clerical staff, half of the firefighters and one of the clerks lost their jobs. Michael is married with a child on the way and worried about his future.He has been thinking about a career change because he wants more job and financial security. Many close friends have advised him not to change careers at this time, but to consider it in the future.For now, Michael has decided to remain in his current position, but he will continue looking into other opportunities. He also decides to take classes in areas of interest as he waits to make a final decision about his future. How can the information on career clusters and their pathways be helpful to Michael?

a)

Find high paying jobs.

b)

gives a new job opportunity

c)

Help him find jobs he is already prepared for.

d)

help identify cluster of interest to research

29.

which of the following factors does not affect your career choices

a)

your lifestyle

b)

working conditions

c)

potential income

d)

your parents interests and aptitudes

30.

series of jobs you hold over a period of years, often in the same field or a related one

a)

vocational school training

b)

career

c)

internship

d)

job

31.

successful career planning requires individuals to

a)

choose possible high school courses to correlate with your career plans

b)

use decision making process to make best choice for you

c)

write down options that interest you

d)

all answers are correct

32.

Volunteering in your community can help prepare you for the workplace.

a)

true

b)

false

33.

Which of these is an example of a college student practicing effective problem solving techniques?

a)

a. Dealing with roommate conflicts by avoiding the roommate.

b)

b. Seeking out academic support atthe student center before a report is due.

c)

c. Paying for activity fees in college with a credit card.

d)

d. Dealing with feelings of loneliness by going out with classmates to drink.

34.

When faced with needing additional money during college, which is option is NOT true?

a)

a. Taking on a job can cut into study time.

b)

b. Paying with credit cards can end up costing more money.

c)

c. Paying with additional loans can lead to connections and opportunities.

d)

d. Taking on a job can make connections that lead to opportunities.

35.

Life can get busy and hectic, but relationships matter. What is an effective way of mending relationships that may have had been neglected?

a)

a. Texting apologies

b)

b. Taking time to meet up and hang out together.

c)

c. Broken relationships cannot be mended.

d)

d. Move on and learn from mistakes.

36.

How can goal setting help with academic performance?

a)

a. It helps you focus on what needs to be done and why.

b)

b. It is an effective study skill.

c)

c. Writing goals down makes them happen.

d)

d. They help you understand content better.

37.

Which is the best example of someone growing their network while in high-school?

a)

a. Setting goals and telling friends about them.

b)

b. Planning time to meet with friends to go to a sporting event.

c)

c. Having regular check-ins with teachers and counselors to discuss goals.

d)

d. Sharing grades with friends and family.

38.

Prioritization is an example of a skillthat helps you reach long term goals because..

a)

a. it helps organize classroom materials.

b)

b. it allows you to have fun and relaxation which is important to success.

c)

c. it focuses on the most important tasks first, which leads to accomplishing long term goals.

d)

d. it is a study technique that helps with memorization.

39.

Which is an example of an effective study skill?

a)

a. Re-reading a chapter in a textbook.

b)

b. Getting to bed early.

c)

c. Reading over notes.

d)

d. Making notecards and quizzing yourself.

40.

Who is most likely able to help you accomplish goals?

a)

a. Teachers

b)

b. Parents or caregivers

c)

c. Friends

d)

d. All ofthe above