Career Basics
The direction an individual’s life takes as it relates to his/her choice of work.
What is a career
A transferable skill necessary in nearly every job setting
What is an employability skill
Attending these events allows students to meet professionals and explore careers
What are job fairs
Training or education that occurs after high school.
What is post-secondary training
Most people stay in the same job for their entire career
False
On average, how many jobs will a person have over a lifetime
What is 12
The ability to understand and use logic and reasoning to analyze and interpret information
What is critical thinking
Researching this section of a company’s website can help identify careers
What is the employment/careers section
A degree awarded after completing a two-year course of study at a community or junior college
What is an associate’s degree
Employers value teamwork and communication in all career fields
True
Identifying these personal traits is the first step in career exploration
What are strengths and abilities
Skills employers value that include verbal, written, and digital communication
What is communication
A youth-led organization that helps build leadership and career skills
What is the National FFA Organization
A degree awarded after a four-year course of study.
What is a bachelor’s degree
All high-paying jobs require a bachelor’s or master’s degree
False
A short-term experience where you follow a professional to observe daily tasks
What is job shadowing
Skill that includes commitment, time management, and professionalism
What is reliability
What is one question you should ask yourself when identifying personal strengths?
What am I good at? / How do I enjoy spending my time?
A degree requiring one to two years of study after completing a bachelor’s degree
What is a master’s degree
Some companies will pay for employee training and guarantee a job after
True
A hands-on, paid or unpaid experience in a student’s field of study.
What is an internship
The skill of working well with others and resolving conflict productively
What is teamwork/conflict management
A structured training system where you learn under a master in a trade.
What is an apprenticeship
Often the required training path for electricians or diesel mechanics
What are trade schools and apprenticeships
Career planning is not important because agriculture has few opportunities
False