9-1 Career Opportunities

An ________________ is a task or series of tasks that is performed to provide a good or service.

• occupation

• career

• career planning

A ______ is a goal for work that is fulfilled through an occupation or series of occupations.

• occupation

• career

• career planning

______________________________________ is the process of studying careers, assessing yourself in terms of careers, and making decisions about a future career.

• occupation

• career

• career planning

Match the following Steps of the Career Planning Process.

• Step 2: Employment Market Analysis

• When you determine your interests and values, as well as, identify your talents and abilities.

• Step 5: Employee Acceptance
  

• When you research geographic influences, as well as, economic trends.

• Step 4: Interview Process

• When you prepare for a job interview and follow up with the employer.

• Step 1: Personal Assessment

• When you fill out job applications and develop your resume, as well as, your cover letter.

• Step 3: Application Process

• When you consider a job based on salary or financial factors, as well as, the organization's environment.

What is the 6th step of the career planning process?

Your first decision will likely be a _____________ - a decision that is subject to change as new information is received.

Early career planning will help you choose the right courses in high school.

• True

• False

Community colleges or junior colleges, offer training in many areas are called ___________.

• Four-year colleges and universities

• Two-year schools

• Private business schools and other institutions

Schools that specialize in training students for specific occupations such as court reporter, computer technician, barber, or medical assistant are called ___________.

• Four-year colleges and universities

• Two-year schools

• Private business schools and other institutions

Higher education schools that provide degrees in education for many careers and professions are called ___________.

• Four-year colleges and universities

• Two-year schools

• Private business schools and other institutions