Career

What is the definition of a career?

• A short-term pursuit that does not require special training or experience

• A long-term pursuit that requires formal education, training, or experience

• A paid position of regular employment

• A job that focuses on helping others

Why is career planning important?

• To find a job that pays the highest salary

• To have a variety of options for part-time jobs

• To avoid jobs that require special skills or education

• To have a goal for the future and something to aspire to

The process of studying careers, assessing yourself, and making a decision about your future career is :

• Interview

• Career Fair

• Career Planning

• Resume

If you want to build work experience directly after high school, you could...

• Find an apprenticeship

• Attend a four-year college

• Take an online college course

• Volunteer once a year

Why would you ask for an informational interview?

• To learn more about why a job rejected you.

• To negotiate your salary offer

• To improve your chances of getting hired

• To learn more about a career or industry

What is the difference between soft skills and hard skills?

• Hard skills are easily measurable; soft skills are "people skills"

• Hard skills are more advanced than soft skills

• In job postings, hard skills are "required" and soft skills are "preferred"

• Soft skills are less important to employers because they're not technical

A natural, inborn aptitude to do certain things.

• Abilities

• Values

• Talents

• Interests

The quality of being able to perform mental or physical tasks.

• Talents

• Abilities

• Values

• Interests

The first step of the career planning process is to:

• Obtain career training

• Interview for a job

• Prepare a resume and cover letter

• Determine your interests and abilities

Things you enjoy doing, like playing sports are your

• skills

• benefits

• interests