Exploring Careers and Skills

What are some common career choices for students?

• Sports coaching

• Common career choices for students include healthcare, technology, business, education, and the arts.

• Fashion design

• Culinary arts

Name a skill that is important for teamwork.

• Effective communication

• Creative thinking

• Technical skills

• Time management

Why is workplace safety important?

• Workplace safety is irrelevant to business success.

• Workplace safety is only important for large companies.

• Workplace safety is important to protect employees, enhance productivity, and reduce costs.

• Workplace safety increases employee turnover.

What is a career pathway?

• A career pathway is a type of job interview.

• A career pathway is a structured plan for career development.

• A career pathway is a list of job titles.

• A career pathway is a method for employee evaluation.

What is one benefit of being an entrepreneur?

• Mandatory corporate structure

• Guaranteed financial stability

• The ability to pursue one's passion and vision.

• Limited work hours

Can you name a job role in healthcare?

• Teacher

• Nurse

• Engineer

• Chef

What skills do you need for a job in technology?

• Artistic skills (painting, sculpting)

• Technical skills (programming, data analysis), problem-solving skills, and soft skills (communication, teamwork)

• Culinary skills (cooking, baking)

• Physical skills (lifting, running)

How can you develop your communication skills?

• Practice active listening, engage in conversations, seek feedback, read widely, and participate in public speaking.

• Only communicate through text messages

• Avoid eye contact during conversations

• Ignore feedback from others

What does it mean to be self-employed?

• To be self-employed means to work for oneself rather than for an employer.

• To be self-employed means to work for a large corporation.

• Being self-employed requires a college degree.

• Self-employed individuals are always freelancers.

Why is it important to have a CV?

• A CV is only necessary for academic applications.

• A CV is essential for job applications as it highlights your qualifications and helps you stand out to employers.

• A CV is not needed if you have a strong social media presence.

• A CV is primarily used for personal branding, not job applications.