Career Exploration Quiz

What is job shadowing?

• Job shadowing is a form of meditation for career clarity

• Job shadowing is a method of creating a shadow puppet show about different professions

• Job shadowing is a work experience option where students learn about a job by walking through the work day as a shadow to a competent worker.

• Job shadowing is a type of outdoor adventure activity

How can job shadowing help in career exploration?

• Job shadowing is only for people who are already certain about their career path

• Job shadowing provides firsthand experience and exposure to different career paths, helping individuals make informed decisions about their future.

• Job shadowing only provides theoretical knowledge about different careers

• Job shadowing has no impact on career exploration

What are the benefits of job shadowing?

• None of the above

• Limited networking opportunities

• No chance to gain practical experience

• All of the above

What are the steps involved in arranging a job shadowing experience?

• Identifying a professional to shadow, reaching out to them to request the opportunity, scheduling a time to shadow, preparing questions and goals for the experience, and following up with a thank-you note or email.

• Not preparing any questions or goals for the experience

• Asking for a job offer during the shadowing

• Sending a resume to the professional

What are some tips for making the most out of a job shadowing opportunity?

• Ask questions, take notes, network, and show enthusiasm and professionalism

• Show up late and leave early

• Ignore the professionals and do your own thing

• Avoid asking questions and taking notes

How can job shadowing help in understanding the day-to-day responsibilities of a specific job?

• By reading books and articles about the job

• By attending a cooking class

• By allowing individuals to observe and experience the day-to-day tasks and responsibilities of a specific job by following a professional in that role.

• By watching YouTube videos about the job

What are some potential drawbacks of job shadowing?

• Lack of networking opportunities

• Limited exposure to different aspects of the job, lack of hands-on experience, and the possibility of disrupting the workflow of the person being shadowed.

• Limited access to resources

• Inability to ask questions

How can students find job shadowing opportunities?

• By searching for job shadowing opportunities on social media

• By asking their friends for job shadowing opportunities

• By waiting for job shadowing opportunities to come to them

• By reaching out to their school's career services office, networking with professionals in their field of interest, or contacting local businesses directly.

What are some alternative ways to gain insight into a specific career without job shadowing?

• Asking friends and family for their opinions

• Researching online, conducting informational interviews, attending career fairs, volunteering, and taking relevant courses or workshops

• Ignoring the career and hoping for the best

• Watching TV shows and movies related to the career

How can job shadowing experiences be documented and used for future career planning?

• By not documenting the experience at all

• By creating a video diary of the experience

• By taking photographs of the workplace

• By keeping a journal of the tasks and skills observed and reflecting on the insights gained.