WorksheetsWorkplace Readiness Skill 12 - Career and Life Management
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Which of the following is an example of a SMART goal?
I want to be rich someday.
I will save $200 each month for the next year to build an emergency fund.
I want to be healthier.
I will try to get better grades.
Which of the following is a benefit of joining a professional organization?
Free gym membership
Access to industry-specific resources and networking opportunities
Unlimited vacation days
Free meals at work
Which of the following is an example of a professional development opportunity?
Getting to work early each day
Attending industry conferences and workshops
Applying for a better paying job
Getting a raise
How can labor unions benefit employees?
By providing free entertainment
By negotiating better wages, benefits, and working conditions
By reducing work hours to zero
By offering free vacations
Your dream is to run the New York Marathon, which is 26.2 miles long. Right now the furthest you can run is 5 miles. What would be a logical short term goal?
Run for 8 miles by the end of one month
Travel to New York over the weekend
Go on a diet for a week
Run for 8 hours every day for two weeks
Which of the following is NOT a common benefit offered by employers?
Health insurance
Free housing
Retirement plans
Paid time off or sick leave
What is the best way to avoid running out of money due to unexpected expenses like medical bills or car repairs?
Saving part of your paycheck every month
Taking out a loan
Paying for everything on a credit card
Only going to the doctor or auto shop for emergencies
Jessica is a high school senior who is passionate about becoming a computer programmer. She is researching various career options and their requirements.
What is the most important factor for Jessica to consider in her career planning to ensure she is prepared for future job opportunities?
The color of the company's logo
The educational qualifications and certifications required for the role
The location of the company's headquarters
The number of employees in the company
Taylor is juggling multiple responsibilities: a full-time job, night school classes, and their family responsibilities. They feel overwhelmed and stressed but wants to manage their time and mental health more effectively.
Which of the following strategies would be most effective for them to manage stress and maintain personal wellness?
Skipping meals to save time
Creating a schedule with planned breaks and exercising regularly
Ignoring deadlines and letting tasks pile up
Scroll social media to distract from stress
Sam just started a job at a large corporation and has been offered several benefits as part of the employment package. She is interested in knowing more about long-term benefits and future planning.
Which benefit should she focus on to ensure financial stability when she is older and can no longer work?
Paid time off
Health insurance coverage
Retirement savings plans, such as a 401 (k)
Performance bonuses
Mia has just started a new job and is reviewing her employment benefits. She wants to make sure she has something to cover medical expenses, such as doctor visits, hospitalizations, and medications. Which benefit should she look for?
Life insurance
Health insurance
Paid vacation time
Employee discounts on products and services
Jordan recently started his first full-time job and wants to ensure they have enough money to pay for their daily needs such as food and rent, while also saving up to buy a car.
Which of the following strategies is most effective for achieving both short-term and long-term financial goals?
Creating a detailed budget that includes money set aside for savings
Saving only what is left over after spending
Spending as much as possible and relying on credit cards for savings
Ignoring monthly expenses and focusing solely on investing
Which of the following is NOT true about resumes and cover letters?
Resumes are usually a single page and written using bulleted lists
Cover letters provide more detail about skills and qualifications for a specific job
The same cover letter can be used apply to multiple different jobs
Resumes provide a brief overview of your education, work history, and skills
Why should you avoid using personal references such as friends and family members on your resume and job applications?
Employers don't care about personalities when making hiring decisions
Employers prefer not to know anything about people before hiring them
Employers are not allowed to contact them
Employers will assume they are biased
Ikram is interested in getting promoted to a manager position at his job. When deciding whether to promote him, his boss will focus the MOST on...
how long he has worked for the company
how many likes and followers he has on social media
how well he performs his job and his willingness to learn new things
how many degrees and certifications he has and how high his scores were
