Researching Careers

If you interview a dentist to learn about her experiences on the job, she is considered a secondary source of information.

• true

• false

A source can be either primary or secondary.

• true

• false

When conducting research, you should check gathered information against other sources to make sure it is credible.

• true

• false

A librarian is often the best resource for finding information within the library.

• true

• false

The older a Website is, the more credible it is.

• true

• false

Websites whose URL’s contain tildes (~) are usually published by the government.

• true

• false

There are pros and cons for doing temp work.

• true

• false

Vocational education programs allow you to receive high school credit for working.

• true

• false

Terrell’s science class volunteers at the pet shelter each week and assists with keeping the puppy cages clean. Combining academic work with a community project is an example of _____.

• job shadowing

• service learning

• an internship

• an exploratory interview

A short-term job or work project that can be paid or unpaid and can lead to a full-time, paying position is called a(n) _____.

• job shadow

• temp job

• internship

• cooperative program