Ch 02: Apply What You've Learned - Career Planning

The first step in career planning is to think about and identify your values and interests. Which of the following describes a value?

A personal principle or standard

Aligning yourself with tomorrow's employment trends will more likely result in

All of the above (Employment. A good salary. Career advancement opportunities)

Once you've started to identify a career field, the next step in the development of a career plan involves identifying and evaluating your abilities, experiences, and education. If these elements don't support the requirements of your chosen career field, you can:

All of these activities will contribute to career satisfaction and success. (Get involved in activities that will develop the skills and aptitudes you need. Seek additional education and professional training. Seek an internship that will provide on-the-job experience.)

Which of the following reflects a personal or professional interest rather than a value?

Creative writing

__ reflects a value rather than an interest.

Living close to your family

Scenario: You are 19 years old and a freshman in college. You are currently focusing on basic core courses and are waffling on your decided major. You have decided to do some soul searching and research to develop a career plan.

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Which of the following is true regarding the costs versus the benefits of a college education?

On average, college graduates earn twice as much per hour as high school graduates.

After you have adopted a career path, you should:

Reevaluate it every couple of years.

The second step in career planning is to identify one or more potential career fields. In this process, you'll want to lay out a career ladder, which is:

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

Which of the following statements is true regarding the importance of professional and social networking?

Your contacts may be able to hire you or provide you with a reference or useful information about a potential employer.

The six activities in the career planning process can be sequenced in the following order:

1. Clarify your values and interests. 2. Identify one or more desired career fields. 3. Review your abilities, experiences, and education. 4. Take advantage of professional and social networking. 5. Align yourself with tomorrow's employment trends. 6. Finalize your career plan.