Worksheets9-2 Planning Your Career
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 3600secs
Things that are important to you represent your _______..
ability
talent
values
You can begin to evaluate your values by answering some questions. Your answers will help you understand what you consider important. Please answer the following question from your personal perspective:
Poll Question #1: Is it important for me to earn a lot of money?
Yes
No
Poll Question #2
Am I mainly interested in work that provides a service for others?
Yes
No
Poll Question #3:
Is it important for me to have an occupation that others think is important even if I do not really care for it?
Yes
No
Poll Question #4:
Do I want an occupation that is very challenging and may require additional schooling?
Yes
No
Poll Question #5
Would I be willing to start in a job that pays a lower salary than another if that job was more challenging and offered better opportunities for future advancement?
Yes
No
Poll Question #6:
Do I consider investing money in education or occupational training as important as spending for other things?
Yes
No
The quality of being able to perform a mental or physical task is called (a/an) _______.
ability
talent
values
A ______ is a natural, inborn aptitude to do certain things.
ability
talent
values
Think about the courses you have taken and the grades you have received in school. In which ones have you done your best work?
Think about the courses you have taken and the grades you have received in school. Which do you like the best?
Think about the courses you have taken and the grades you have received in school. Which have been the most difficult?
It is suggested in the text to work to strengthen your weak areas (a) you go into full-time work.
HINT: page 208
You can obtain further career oriented abilities in four main ways: (a) programs, part-time (b) , (c) , and school (d) . (HINT: page 208)
________ ______ combines school with work-related experience; also, known as work-study programs.
(a)
(a) involve work experience in organizations while learning about a career field.
Read page 209, and write two reasons why summer and part-time work can provide you valuable experiences.
Involvement in __________ ______ can result in gaining career experiences and improving work habits.
(a)
____ ________ can provide work-related experiences. For example, research and communication skills are developed when you prepare reports and oral presentations.
(a)
Read page 210. Then, match the following sources of available jobs with its description.
Help-wanted ads or newspapers post employment ads on their websites, along with job-search websites have searchable databases of currently advertised positions.
The Media
When you let as many people as possible know that you are looking for a job such as your school counselors and business teachers. Your relatives, friends, and neighbors can be valuable sources as well.
Personal Contacts
Use phone books, business directories, and websites to find names of organizations that may have unadvertised jobs. Communicating with these companies can produce business contacts that can result in current or future employment opportunities
Business Contacts
Often held at schools or community centers. These events allow a chance to contact several prospective employers in a short time.
Career Fairs
Tax-supported agencies help people find jobs and provide up-to-date career information about the job market in your area, and work with employers to find qualified workers.
Government Employment Offices
