Career Planning

A commitment to a profession that requires continued training and offers a clear path for occupational growth

Career

Ned Turner has done some research and has found that the population in the U.S. is aging which means there will be an increased need for health care professionals in the future. This is an example of __________________ influencing jobs in the future.

Demographic trend

Change in the demand of goods and services is an example of a(n) __________ influence on the job market

Economic

Blake Edwards has done some research and his discovered and economists believe interest rates will rise significantly over the next two years. Blake believes that this will lead to fewer homes being sold and fewer jobs in the banking and mortgage industries. This is an example of _____________ influencing jobs in the future.

Economic conditions

Compared to a job, a career:

demands regular updating of knowledge

In the career planning process, after identifying specific job opportunities, a person should

develop a resume and cover letter

A functional resume is best for a person who

has diverse skills

N/A

not applicable

The education section of a resume should include

schools attended

The finalists for a job position are invited for a(n) ____________ interview.

selection

Jennifer Roder wants to gain some employment experience so when she is ready to start a career she has some things to offer a company. She has decided to work for a local accounting firm answering the phone and assisting the partners in completing tax returns. This employment experience strategy is known as __________.

Part-time employment

Professional reference

Person you have worked with on a job

Which of the following would likely lead to the most added income over an individual's working career?

Professional or doctorate degree

The purpose of a selection interview is to

Question candidates for a job in detail

Felony

Serious crime such as murder or burglary

maiden name

Woman's last name before marriage

resume

Written list of education and experience

An application states that an employee is an Equal Opportunity Employee. This means _________.

You won't be turned down for a job due to your race or religion.

The abilities to work well with numbers, possess problem-solving skills, and have physical dexterity are examples of

Aptitudes

The first step of the career planning process is to

Asses your interests, abilities, and goals

If you had 3 jobs, you would list _________ first on a job application.

The most recent

A chronological resume presents personal data based on

Time

Creative resumes or those with a gimmick are most appropriate for careers in:

advertising

Natural abilities that people possess are called:

aptitudes

veteran

a person who served in the armed forces

Efficient work habits are an example of

an employee's initiative

martial status

Married or single

legible

easy to read

Which of the following is an example of an industrial trend that could affect the job market?

increased use of computers in manufacturing

A(n) ____________ is an employment position that is obtained mainly to earn money

job

For an entry-level position, a person's resume is likely to be

one page

The final step of the career planning process is to:

plan for career development

An interview designed to reduce the number of candidates for a position to a workable size is a(n) ____________ interview.

screening

Billy Freniere has gone to the career placement center at his university. He has taken both an interests tests and a personality test and has found careers where his interests and personality are well suited. Which step in the career planning process is Billy completing?

Assess and research personal goals and abilities

You fill out several lines of the application in ink. Then you realize you started writing on the wrong line. You should _________.

Draw a neat line to point to where the correct answer goes

Jeremy Irons has done some research and has discovered that the states with the largest population growth are Colorado and Arizona and Jeremy believes there will be more jobs available there in the future. This is an example of ___________ influencing jobs in the future."

Geographic trends

Misdemeanor

Less serious act of breaking the law

cover letter

Letter attached to resume