Exploring Careers

When writing an email message, paragraphs should be:

• Long
• Short
• Indented
• Use common abbreviations

A year after buying a car, Alaina looked back and decided it was a good purchase. What step of the REASON process is Alaina using?

• Defining the problem
• Reflecting on the outcome
• Evaluating her options
• Exploring her alternatives

Which is a well written I-Message?

• I think you are treating me like dirt and I want it to stop.
• I feel left out when you don't include me because I want to spend more time together, too.
• I feel you are letting him come between us and you need to decide who is more important. 
• I think you are getting to serious and I don't want you to get hurt. 

Which is well written constructive criticism when reviewing someone else's resume?

• Your resume needs a lot of work.
• You asked me for help with your resume; it looks great. 
• Your resume has too much information; I will look at it after you make corrections.  I'm here to help. 
• Your resume looks professional, but try to use more action verbs.  I think you will get an interview using this resume. 

What is the best way to deliver criticism to your employee who has been rude to customers lately?

• Send a polite and detailed email.
• Discuss customer service skills with all employees. 
• Point it out the next time he makes a mistake with a customer. 
• Set up a time to discuss the issue. 

Money borrowed from the bank to help pay for college expenses is known as....

• Grants
• Scholarships
• Student Loans
• Tuition

Which would be most beneficial for a 9th grader to work on now if he wants to go to college after graduation?

• Apply for as many grants and scholarships as possible. 
• Participate in extracurricular activities to build his resume. 
• Work with guardians to complete the FASFA process to get as much financial aid as possible. 
• Refer to college websites to start applying to college. 

Planning a successful career starts with:

• A job interview.
• A resume.
• Identifying your interests, values and skills. 
• Having a variety of work experiences. 

The lowest degree awarded by a a college is:

• Doctoral Degree
• Certificate of Program Completion
• Internship
• Associate's Degree

What is the highest level of college degrees awarded to an individual?

• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor of Arts Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctoral Degree