WorksheetsUnit A: Career Development
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 19mins
Which answer best represents salary?
An employee's pay after taxes
An employee's pay before taxes; usually expressed in a yearly amount (ex. $52,000)
Additional things an employee receives at an occupation - retirement plans, insurance, etc.
The minimum amount an employer can legally pay you (ex. $7.25 in KY)
The "middle" of the salary range; half of individuals working this job make higher and half make lower
What is a career pathway?
An individual's path to transition between education (high school, college) to the workforce; requires selecting an occupation and setting goals
A college application
Achieving a 3.5+ GPA in high school
An individual's participation in extracurricular activities
short-term career goal:
A goal that can be achieved today, next week, next month, or within the next 3-6 months
A goal that can be achieved in 6 months, a year, or 2-3 years
What is the average cost of living (total with rent) in Bowling Green, KY for one person?
$1,574
$521
$2,491
$1,036
Bachelor's Degree:
a degree that is given to a student by a college or university usually after four years of study
a degree that is given to a student, usually by a community or junior college, after two years of study
a degree that is given to a student by a college or university usually after one year of study in a specific area after obtaining a Bachelor's Degree
a degree that is given to a student by a college or university usually after multiple years of study in a specific area after obtaining a Master's Degree; highest earned academic degree
What is an Internship?
A period of work experience offered by an organization for a limited period of time; can paid or unpaid
A period of work experience that is long-term; paid
An employee who is in their first five years at a company is considered an "intern"
Which is the best example of job shadowing?
Brittany has a Zoom call with a physical therapist to discuss job requirements
Tiffany travels to the hospital and observes a nurse for a shift to better understand the responsibilities of a nurse
Alexa emails a lawyer and asks what she should do following high school to get into law school
Katie texts her friend that is a real estate agent to ask for help on the real estate exam
Which answer should best represent your lifestyle and your salary/wage?
Your disposable income (after taxes) should not exceed your lifestyle expenses
Your disposable income (after taxes) should exceed your lifestyle expenses
What are basic utilities?
Electricity, gas, phone, water, sewer, trash collection, mail
Food, drink
Shoes, underwear, socks, shirt
Housing
Which personality type best fits this description: "competitive environments, leadership, persuading, status"
Realistic
Investigative
Artistic
Social
Enterprising
Which career below would match this personality type - "competitive environments, leadership, persuading, status"
Construction worker
Car salesman
Criminal investigator
Artist
Which personality type best fits this description: "competitive environments, leadership, persuading, status"
Realistic
Investigative
Artistic
Social
Enterprising
Which personality type best fits this description: "cooperative, supporting, helping, healing/nurturing, teaching"
Realistic
Investigative
Artistic
Social
Enterprising
What career listed below fits this personality type - "cooperative, supporting, helping, healing/nurturing, teaching"
High school social studies teacher
FBI agent
Construction project manager
Cosmetologist
Dancer
Which personality type best fits this description: "practical, physical, concrete, hands-on, machine, and tool-oriented"
Realistic
Investigative
Artistic
Social
Enterprising
Which personality type best fits this description: "analytical, intellectual, scientific, explorative, thinker"
Realistic
Investigative
Artistic
Social
Enterprising
Which personality type best fits this description: "analytical, intellectual, scientific, explorative, thinker"
Pharmacist
Criminal investigator
Childcare worker
Welder
Teacher
What is a resume?
College application
Document that you submit to employer that shows work experience, skills, references, and other valuable information that shows employability
Application a student fills out to receive financial aid
A letter that you write to go along with your work application
What is an occupation?
Your job
Your career
Your profession
All of these are correct
If you were a manager at a car dealership, which example of work experience would you be most interested in if you were hiring a salesman?
Individual has previously worked as a welder for three years; knows how to stick weld
Individual has previously worked as a server for two years; has developed social skills
Individual has no prior work experience
Individual has previously worked in pharmaceutical sales for two years; has developed social skills
What does "career outlook" mean?
The growth of job opportunities in that field in the future
The likelihood you keep your job in the future
The likelihood of salary/wage increasing in the future
All of these are correct
Vocational/Technical Education:
Learning a specific skill that will relate to future job/career; mechanic, welder, etc.
Provides a special skill rather than academic knowledge
Includes hours of on-the-job practice
All of these describe "Vocational/Technical Education"
Which answer best represents median salary?
An employee's pay after taxes
An employee's pay before taxes; usually expressed in a yearly amount (ex. $52,000)
Additional things an employee receives at an occupation - retirement plans, insurance, etc.
The minimum amount an employer can legally pay you (ex. $7.25 in KY)
The "middle" of the salary range; half of individuals working this job make higher and half make lower
Associate's Degree:
a degree that is given to a student by a college or university usually after four years of study
a degree that is given to a student, usually by a community or junior college, after two years of study
a degree that is given to a student by a college or university usually after one year of study in a specific area after obtaining a Bachelor's Degree
a degree that is given to a student by a college or university usually after multiple years of study in a specific area after obtaining a Master's Degree; highest earned academic degree
Master's Degree:
a degree that is given to a student by a college or university usually after four years of study
a degree that is given to a student, usually by a community or junior college, after two years of study
a degree that is given to a student by a college or university usually after one year of study in a specific area after obtaining a Bachelor's Degree
a degree that is given to a student by a college or university usually after multiple years of study in a specific area after obtaining a Master's Degree; highest earned academic degree
Doctorate Degree (Ph. D):
a degree that is given to a student by a college or university usually after four years of study
a degree that is given to a student, usually by a community or junior college, after two years of study
a degree that is given to a student by a college or university usually after one year of study in a specific area after obtaining a Bachelor's Degree
a degree that is given to a student by a college or university usually after multiple years of study in a specific area after obtaining a Master's Degree; highest earned academic degree
Vocational Degree:
academic programs of nine to 30 credits that are completed in a year or less by full-time students; specialized training to become certified in a specific skill
a degree that is given to a student, usually by a community or junior college, after two years of study
a degree that is given to a student by a college or university usually after one year of study in a specific area after obtaining a Bachelor's Degree
Which answer best represents salary range?
The minimum to maximum salary one will earn performing a certain occupation ($38k-52k)
An employee's pay before taxes; usually expressed in a yearly amount (ex. $52,000)
The minimum amount an employer can legally pay you (ex. $7.25 in KY)
The "middle" of the salary range; half of individuals working this job make higher and half make lower
Which is a benefit of choosing a career you love? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY!)
You'll be more passionate about the work you do
Lack of pay
Long working hours
Increased motivation
Which of these is a disadvantage of doing what you love? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY!)
Your passion might turn into a job
Lack of pay (usually)
High pay
Increased job security
Which of these are disadvantages of choosing a career with a high salary? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY!)
High pressure work environments
Long working hours (usually)
Good mental health
Enjoyable work environments
Which of these are advantages of choosing a career with a high salary? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY!)
Increased job security working a specialized job
Comfortable paying bills, utilities, etc.
Low-pressure work environment
Working alone
Something you want to accomplish within the next year! That can mean today, this week, this month, or even this year.
Short-Term Goal
Long-Term Goal
Things you want to achieve further into the future, usually a goal that takes a YEAR or longer to achieve! Long-term goals require a good deal of time and daily planning in order to reach them ultimately. They often require multiple steps, involving the completion of other, smaller goals along the way.
Short-Term Goal
Long-Term Goal
Which answer below is an example of an "employee benefit"?
Option for overtime
Company car
Paid time off (PTO)
All of these are employee benefits!
