Succeeding in the World of Work

Chapter 5: Developing an Individual Career Plan

Developing an individual Career Plan


1.	What is comparing and contrasting sets of data to rank them and determine winners known as?
		A)	evaluation
		B)	monitoring
		C)	identification
		D)	the decision-making process


2.	What is a chart that compares your values, interest, and aptitudes, with similar information about a career?
		A)	career evaluation form
		B)	personal career profile
		C)	skills and aptitudes evaluation
		D)	job comparison chart


3.	What should you match career information to when you evaluate possible careers?
		A)	work environment
		B)	on-the-job training
		C)	your personal interests and resources
		D)	all of the above


4.	What should you do if you want a practical career plan?
		A)	have your school counselor create a plan for you
		B)	have your parents create a plan for you
		C)	create a plan that leads to the highest-possible paying career
		D)	develop a career plan yourself


5.	What do the best career plans include?
		A)	short-term goals
		B)	medium-term goals
		C)	long-term goals
		D)	all of the above


6.	What is a school that offers a variety of skills-oriented programs?
		A)	vocational-technical center
		B)	trade school
		C)	apprenticeship
		D)	university


7.	Why are intermediate career goals important?
		A)	because they are realistic
		B)	because they are the same as your ultimate career goal
		C)	because they break your career plan into manageable steps
		D)	all of the above


8.	What is employee orientation a part of?
		A)	an apprenticeship
		B)	an internship
		C)	on-the-job training
		D)	a technical program


9.	What is one way to develop and stick with specific plans?
		A)	keep them flexible and vague
		B)	write them down
		C)	engage in continuing education
		D)	attend a trade school


10.	Which of the following is not a valuable thing to do when choosing a career?
		A)	take a job in an unrelated field because you need the money
		B)	volunteer at an organization that interests you
		C)	participate in classes or school activities that will build relevant skills
		D)	talk to people in your field of interest


11.	In how many occupations does the military provide training?
		A)	3
		B)	20
		C)	more than 200
		D)	more than 1,000


12.	What will you need to do if you want to become a lawyer?
		A)	attend a vocational-technical center
		B)	attend a trade school
		C)	attend a community college
		D)	earn an advanced degree


13.	What is a benefit of attending a community college?
		A)	the credits can usually be transferred to a four-year college or university
		B)	you will earn credit for military service
		C)	you will be trained for a particular profession
		D)	you can earn an advanced degree


14.	How do many professionals update their skills?
		A)	by attending community college
		B)	by attending technical school
		C)	by taking continuing education
		D)	by taking apprenticeships


15.	What will you be able to do if you decide on a series of stepping-stone goals?
		A)	still have to decide what your long-term goal is
		B)	be able to change direction if you change your mind about your long-term goal
		C)	be able to jump directly to your ultimate career goal
		D)	be assured of career success