Final Exam

What is the main difference between a job and a career?

• A job pays more than a career

• A job is short-term work; a career is long-term work with growth

• A job always requires a college degree

• A career doesn’t require any training

Which of the following best defines an occupation?

• A position that doesn’t require any skills

• A career that involves only part-time work

• Employment that requires related skills and experiences

• A fun hobby you do in your free time

What does a career ladder show?

• How to apply for multiple jobs

• The number of businesses in your area

• A sequence of jobs from beginner to advanced in a field

• What happens when the economy crashes

Which of the following situations would most likely happen during a strong economy?

• More people are unemployed

• Employers are hiring more workers

• There are fewer goods and services

• Businesses are shutting down

What is globalization?

• A type of job training

• The connection of markets, technology, and resources across countries

• A process of going to school overseas

• A form of remote work from home

Why is it important to understand your personal resources when choosing a career?

• They help you decide what you can realistically do based on your strengths and time

• Resources are mostly about money and don’t affect career planning

• Resources tell you exactly what job you should do

• Employers don’t care about your personal resources

What is an aptitude?

• Your past work experience

• A natural talent or ability to learn something easily

• The amount of effort you put into work

• Your interest in a specific job

Which of the following is an example of a positive attitude at work?

• Complaining about every task

• Refusing to work with others

• Ignoring directions from a supervisor

• Staying calm and open to learning new things

Why might an employer avoid hiring someone with a negative attitude?

• Negative people are harder to work with and affect the work environment

• They usually ask for more money

• They don’t dress well

• They are too competitive with coworkers

What is one reason honesty is important when choosing a career path?

• So your friends respect your decision

• So you can apply for more jobs at once

• So you pick something that truly matches your interests and strengths

• So you can get hired faster