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WorksheetsREVIEW #1 - Exploring College and Career Paths
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 11mins
Which of the following is the best way to compare two different career options to decide which one might be a better fit for you?
Choose the one your friends prefer
Research job responsibilities, required education, and potential salary for both careers
Pick the one with the shortest job title
Select the one that sounds more interesting
If you are interested in a career in healthcare, which step would help you explore this field further?
Watch a movie about doctors
Interview a nurse or doctor about their daily work
Buy a stethoscope
Wear a lab coat to school
You have identified your top three college choices. What is the most effective way to compare them?
Look at the colors of their school mascots
Compare their academic programs, campus life, and tuition costs
Choose the one closest to your home
Ask your neighbor which one they like
Which of the following actions best demonstrates using your interests to explore possible careers?
Ignoring your hobbies when thinking about jobs
Matching your favorite school subjects with related careers
Choosing a career at random
Asking your parents to pick a job for you
If you want to develop a skill that is important for your future career, what is a good first step?
Wait until you are older
Find classes or activities that help you practice that skill
Hope you learn it by accident
Ignore the skill and focus on something else
Which of the following is the best way to use a career interest inventory?
Take the inventory and ignore the results
Use the results to research careers that match your interests
Only look at the first career listed
Share your results with no one
You are creating a resume for a part-time job. Which of the following should you do to make your resume effective?
List your favorite TV shows
Include your skills, education, and any volunteer experience
Write only your name and phone number
Use emojis instead of words
If you want to learn more about a college’s campus life, which action would be most helpful?
Read the college’s cafeteria menu
Attend a campus tour or talk to current students
Look at the college’s logo
Guess what campus life is like
When planning for a career, why is it important to consider the required education or training?
So you can skip school
To know what steps you need to take to qualify for the job
Because everyone needs the same education
To avoid learning new things
Which of the following is the best way to prepare for a college interview?
Memorize random facts about the college
Practice answering common interview questions and research the college
Wear pajamas to the interview
Arrive late on purpose
If you want to budget for college expenses, which of the following should you do?
Only think about tuition costs
List all possible expenses, such as books, housing, and food, and estimate their costs
Spend money without keeping track
Ignore financial planning
Which of the following is the best way to find out if a career is in high demand?
Ask your friends
Research job outlook information from reliable sources like the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Guess based on what you see on TV
Choose a job because it sounds fun
If you want to improve your time management skills for school and future careers, what should you do?
Procrastinate on assignments
Use a planner to schedule tasks and set priorities
Do everything at the last minute
Ignore deadlines
Which of the following is the best way to learn about the work environment of a specific career?
Imagine what it might be like
Shadow a professional in that career for a day
Read only the job title
Ask someone who has never worked in that field
If you are unsure about your future career, which action would help you make a more informed decision?
Avoid thinking about it
Explore different careers through research, interviews, and job shadowing
Pick a career randomly
Wait until someone tells you what to do
Which of the following is the best way to set a realistic career goal?
Choose a goal without thinking about your skills or interests
Consider your strengths, interests, and the steps needed to achieve the goal
Set a goal that is impossible to reach
Copy someone else’s goal
What can you be doing now to prepare for college?
Visit campuses you are interested in
Begin exploring careers
Talk to adults close to your field of interest
Research institutions
College Major
Highest degree you can earn. Must have a masters degree first. Takes 2-8 years
4 year degree from a 4 year College or University
Your main course of study in college.
What should you NOT wear to a job interview
Watch
Ripped jeans
Smart clothes
Clean shirt
