WorksheetsCareer Exploration Pretest
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 7mins
I have a good idea about what career or field of study I want to pursue after high school.
True
False
After high school, I plan to
attend a four-year college
attend a 2-year college like SCCC and get an associate degree
attend a technical training program
join the military
start working
A career and a job are the same thing.
True
False
Earning a four-year degree ensures that you can make more money than someone with only a high school degree.
True
False
On an annual basis, how much more does a person with a bachelor's degree (4-year college degree) make than a person with only a high school diploma?
98,000
56,000
32,000
no more
Attending a four-year college is the best answer for all students?
True
False
What are things that you are good at doing because you learned how to do them?
skills
values
talents
interests
What are things that you enjoy doing?
skills
values
talents
interests
What are things that you are naturally good at?
skills
values
talents
interests
What are the beliefs and ideas that are important to you?
skills
values
talents
interests
Before selecting a career, it is helpful to evaluate your
talents
interests
values
all of the above
If your personal values are not in-line with your career,
you will be more motivated to work.
you will likely be dissatisfied with your job.
you will be more successful at your job.
it won't matter because values are not important for a job.
When selecting a career, it is recommended that you
choose a career that makes the most money.
choose a career that only matches your interests.
have a backup in case your first choice doesn't work out.
choose one that requires a four-year degree.
