Career Planning and Development

List three things you should consider when selecting a career.

When selecting a career, you should consider desired lifestyle, skills, interests, how you spend your time, energy, and resources.

sole propietorship

A business completely owned by one person.

start-up costs

The initial costs of beginning a business.

List five things stereotypes are commonly based upon.

sexual orientation, gender, race, and ethnicity.

By working in a series of positions with increasing responsibilities, the owner of Stonegate Gardens has built her interest in flowers and plants into _____. a. a vocation b. a job c. a career d. part-time work

C) A career

A(n) _____ is a general belief about a person or group of people that may not be true. a. prestige b. culture c. occupation d. stereotype

D) Stereotype

partnership

A legal arrangement where two or more people share ownership of a business.

Andrea enjoys listening to music, going to the movies, and playing soccer in the backyard with her friends. These activities are considered Andrea's _____. a. skills b. interests c. goals d. transferable skills

B. interests

corporation

A business chartered by a state that legally operates apart from the owner(s).

Job satisfaction can only be measured by a person's income.

F

Franchises tend to have better success rates that non-franchised businesses.

True

A librarian is often the best resource for finding information within the library.

True

entrepreneur

A person who organizes and runs their own business.

Location is not important for a business.

False

Asking yourself, "Who am I now?" is one way to help determine career plans that will fit your interests.

True

Being able to drive a car is an example of a skill.

True

Taking over a family business can help to maintain the goodwill of the customers.

True

If you know how to think critically and have excellent problem solving skills, you are said to have strong _____. a. personal qualities b. thinking skills c. technology skills d. basic skills

B. thinking skills

Your lifestyle is determined by _____. a. how you use your time b. how you use your energy c. how you use your resources d. all of the above

D. all of the above

Define the term lifestyle and explain the kind of lifestyle you would like in your future. Then, discuss how work affects lifestyle.

Lifestyle can be defined as the way you use your time, energy, and resources. People use their time and energy and some resources at work. The work that you do affects other parts of your life like how much time you have to spend with your family and friends as well as how much money and energy you have to pursue your favorite activities.

goodwill

The loyalty and approval of existing customers.

How is a job different from a career?

A job is work that you do for pay. It typically requires you to do a very specific set of tasks and a corresponding job title. A career on the other hand is a series of jobs or occupations that a person has throughout their life that build upon each other and become more challenging.

_____ are important to possess because they can be used in many different jobs and situations. a. Career ladders b. Transferable skills c. Lifestyle goals d. Risk factors

B. transferable skils

The advantages of being an entrepreneur are _____. a.excitement, independence, and financial risk b.flexibility, independence, and salary potential c.short working hours, independence, and financial risk d.administration, short working hours, and excitement

B) flexibility, independence, and salary potential

Rowan is interested in becoming a florist. Her mother's best friend works at the local flower shop and has agreed to let Rowan observe what she does after school for a week. This is an example of _____. a.an internship b.job shadowing c.vocational education d.volunteer work

B) job shadowing

Candice's first job was at the grocery store making deli food. While in culinary school, she worked part time in a restaurant kitchen, and after finishing school, she found a position as a head chef. With her growing experience and advanced education, Candice has been able to _____. a. successfully change occupations b. move up the career ladder c. follow a job trail d. enter the career cycle

B. move up the career ladder

A short-term job or work project that can be paid or unpaid and can lead to a full-time, paying position is called a(n) _____. a. job shadow b. temp job c. internship d. cooperative program

C) Internship

Selecting a job based on your skills and interests is important, because on average, a person with a full time job works approximately _____ hours each year. a. 1200 b. 1600 c. 2000 d. 2400

C. 2000

A(n) ______ is a series of related jobs built on a foundation of interest, knowledge, training, and experience. a. occupation b. trade c. career d. skill set

C. career

francise

The legal right to sell a company's goods and services in a particular area.

While Rosa is taking classes at the local community college to earn her degree in landscaping, she works part-time as a florist's assistant. This part-time work is an example of _____. a. a career b. telecommuting c. a job d. outsourcing

a job

Job satisfaction can be lost for all of the following reasons EXCEPT: a. Lack of opportunities for promotion b. Bickering with co-workers c. Being recognized for a job well done d. Having little or no say in decisions that affect you

c. Being recognized for a job well done

When selecting a career you should consider all of the following, EXCEPT: a. what others think b. your skills and interests c. desired lifestyle d. how much education is required

A) What others think

A source can be either primary or secondary.

True

The older a Website is, the more credible it is.

False

The Occupational Outlook Handbook is updated every _____ years. a.3 b.2 c.5 d.4

B) 2

Interviewing friends and family about their jobs and careers is one way of conducting ______ research about your own career options. a.formal b.informal c.secondary d.primary

B) Informal

Alice talked to her school counselor about a career in the medical field. Her counselor told her about information the counselor found in a text book. Alice's counselor is a _____. a. primary source b. secondary source c. informal source d. formal source

B) Secondary source

Amelia is going to school to get a degree in Early Childhood Education. She wants to open her own daycare after she graduates. What can she do while attending school to gain work experience?

Baby-sit, volunteer at an after school program, get an entry level position at a day care, etc.

If you interview a dentist to learn about her experiences on the job, she is considered a secondary source of information.

False

What is an example of a work stereotype that you know of? Why should you be careful of work stereotypes?

Student responses will vary. One example of a work stereotype might be that women are better nurses, because they are better at taking care of people. You should be careful of stereotypes because they do not apply to all individuals and are not always true.

Buying an existing business _____. a. is beneficial because an established business always has a good reputation b. is not recommended because there are too many disadvantages c. allows the owner to build upon the goodwill of previous customers d. is a high risk because successful businesses are usually not sold

c. allows the owner to build upon the goodwill of previous customers

People work for many different reasons. What are three of them?

-Pay for wants and needs -Be around others -Make a contribution -Self-fulfillment

According to the US Bureau of Labor, the average American will have more than 8 different jobs by the age of 32. How can having several different jobs help you in your career?

Having several different jobs can help with overall work experience, skill acquisition, and aid in career selection and identification.

Cleaning your room would be an example of work.

True

Who does work-based learning benefit? a. Students b. Employers c. Schools d. All of the above

D)All of the above

The act of fulfilling one's ambitions, desires, etc., through one's own efforts is _____.

a. self-fulfillment

In order for a person to recognize needs that are not being met and make a career out of fulfilling unmet needs, that person must have _____. a. interpretation b. sight and foresight c. independence d. decision making skills

B) sight and foresight

An entrepreneur's life has few challenges, few risks, and minimal rewards.

False

The best way to select a career is to research which one makes the most money.

False

List three things you can do to improve job satisfaction.

Student answers will vary but should include three of the following: -Stop negative thoughts -Put things in perspective -Look for the silver lining -Learn from your mistakes -Be grateful -Cross-training

List 5 of your personal interests. List 5 of your personal skills. Do any of your skills and interests overlap?

Student answers will vary but should reflect the definitions of interest and skill. Ex. Interests - reading, playing piano, running, drawing, and talking to friends Skills - typing quickly, drawing, cooking meals, listening well, and driving Drawing is both an interest I possess and a skill that I am good at doing.