What is a career?

What is a career?

• A) A temporary job

• B) A hobby

• C) The lifework chosen by a person to use personal talent, education, and training

• D) A volunteer activity

What is the definition of Career Planning?

• Finding employment that will use your interests and abilities and that will support you financially.

• Finding a job that is closest to your home.

• Choosing a career based on your friend's recommendations.

• Selecting a job that requires the least amount of effort.

What are values in the context of career planning?

• Long-standing topics and activities that engage your attention

• Scaled surveys that assess career interests and activities

• Principles, standards, or qualities that you consider desirable

• Short-term goals and objectives

What are professional interests?

• Principles, standards, or qualities that you consider desirable

• Long-standing topics and activities that engage your attention

• Scaled surveys that assess career interests and activities

• Short-term goals and objectives

What are interest inventories?

• Principles, standards, or qualities that you consider desirable

• Long-standing topics and activities that engage your attention

• Scaled surveys that assess career interests and activities

• Short-term goals and objectives

What is a career goal?

• A specific job or a particular field of work

• A progression from entry-level positions to higher levels

• A temporary job

• A hobby or interest

What does a career ladder describe?

• A progression from entry-level positions to higher levels of pay, skill, responsibility, or authority

• A specific job or a particular field of work

• A temporary job

• A hobby or interest

Which of the following should you consider when identifying desired career fields?

• The benefits and costs of your career choices

• The popularity of the career

• The location of the job

• The color of the office

What question should you ask yourself to determine if a job is suitable for you?

• Is a no-limits job for you?

• Is the salary high enough?

• Is the office close to home?

• Is the job title impressive?

What should you consider regarding lifestyle when choosing a career?

• The life-style trade-offs associated with a particular career ladder

• The dress code of the job

• The number of holidays

• The size of the office