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WorksheetsCareer Development
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 17mins
What are interests?
curiosity or enjoyment in something
the combination of characteristics or qualities that form an individual's distinctive character
a sense of right and wrong
getting along with people
What is a characteristic?
a memory aid
a word formed from the initial letters of other words
the combination of characteristics or qualities that form an individual's distinctive character
a distinguishing feature or quality
What is a person's nature?
a sense of right and wrong
the basic character of a person
nervousness
unique
What does conscientiousness mean?
getting along with people
a sense of right and wrong
willing to try new things
curiosity or enjoyment in something
What does openness mean?
willing to try new things
enjoy being around other people
curiosity or enjoyment in something
getting along with people
Why are personalities and interests important when choosing careers?
When you choose a career that matches your overall interests, you're more likely to enjoy your job. You're also more likely to be successful.
It doesn't matter
What are values?
What you believe is important to you.
Your favorite activity
The beliefs and ideas you live by
How you feel about somethinng
What is creativity?
being able to work on your own and at your own speed
being able to produce or do something original
being respected of known for what you do
being able to do different things
What is recognition?
being able to produce or do something original
being able to work on your own and at your own speed
being respected or known for what you do
being able to do different things
What is job security?
having regular steady work
being able to do different things
being able to produce or do something orginal
being respected or known for what you do
What is variety?
being able to work on your own and at your own speed
being respected or known for what you do
having a regular steady job
being able to do different things
What are personality traits?
The things hat make you different from everyone else;
Your favorite activity
What you believe is important to you
the beliefs and ideas you live by
If you are a nature lover, athletic, mechanical, and likes working with equipment then what personality trait do you have?
Social
Artistic
Investigative
Realistic
If you are inquisitive, enjoys science and math, and likes working with data then what personality trait do you have?
Social
Artistic
Investigate
Realistic
If you are imaginative, expressive, innovative, and likes working with ideas then what personality trait do you have?
Social
Artistic
Investigative
Realistic
If you are outgoing, social, a listener, and likes working with people then what personality trait do you have?
Social
Artistic
Investigative
Realistic
If you are detailed, structured, a record keeper, and likes working with data then what personality trait do you have?
Enterpriser
Conventional
Social
rtistic
People with careers such as : MECHANIC, ELECTRICIAN, BUILDER, PLUMBER, CHEF and LANDSCAPER have what personality trait?
Realistic
Investigative
Artistic
Soical
People with careers such as : PAINTER, DESIGNER, MUSICIAN, SCULPTOR,DANCER, and REPORTER have what personality trait?
Realistic
Investigative
Artistic
Social
People with careers such as : ENGINEER, RESEARCHER, BIOLOGIST VETERINARIAN, DETECTIVE and LAB TECH have what personality trait?
Realistic
Artistic
Investigative
Social
People with careers such as : TEACHER,COUNSELOR,COACH,NURSE,POLICE OFFICER and TRAINER have what personality trait?
Investigative
Artistic
Realistic
Social
People with careers such as : PLANNER, ACCOUNTANT,SECRETARY, BANKER, MAIL CARRIER, and LOAN OFFICER have what personality trait?
Realistic
Artistic
Conventional
Social
Which of the following is true about a college education?
College is the only way to get a stable high-paying job
College grads have higher lifetime earnings on average than HS grads
College grads have a higher rate of unemployment
More education is related to lower unemployment
Why would you ask for an informational interview?
To learn more about why a job rejected you.
To negotiate your salary offer
To learn more about a career or industry
To improve your chances of getting hired
What is the difference between soft skills and hard skills?
Hard skills are easily measurable; soft skills are "people skills"
Hard skills are more advanced than soft skills
In job postings, hard skills are "required" and soft skills are "preferred"
Soft skills are less important to employers because they're not technical
Soft skills are a valuable skill set to have. All of the following are soft skills EXCEPT...
Speaking multiple languages
Creativity
Responsibility
Critical thinking
Which is true of an effective resume?
It includes many details; the longer the resume, the better
It works for every job application, so you don't need multiple resumes
It uses key words and has a simple design
It features your photograph
How are your resume and cover letter related?
Both should be handwritten detailed documents
Your cover letter highlights your personality and interest in the position, your resume is work history only
A cover letter includes entire work history, resume does not
Both include your signature to signify they're legitimate
Your cover letter should be one page in length and include...
Two long paragraphs
Benefits you hope to get with this job
Your high school and college GPA, no matter what they are
Descriptions of your strongest qualifications for the job
Which question would be appropriate to ask during a job interview?
Can you describe the requirements of this position?
Do you think you are going to hire me?
What will my salary be?
How many vacation and sick days am I allowed?
Which of the following are effective ways to prepare for an interview?
Research the company
Prepare examples or samples of previous work
Arrive at least 60 minutes early
Plan questions to ask
Direct deposit is beneficial because...
You are less likely to bounce checks
Your net pay is higher
You can automatically split money into multiple accounts
You endorse your paycheck for security
College is needed in order to become a...
doctor
teacher
lawyer
ALL of the above
Personality can influence your career choice.
true
false
Interest Inventories
help people pick friends
teach people about college
help people pick careers
NONE of the above
