Careers
This person teaches students in a classroom.
What is a teacher?
True or False: Every career requires a 4-year college degree.
False
Listening and speaking clearly are examples of what type of skill?
What are communication skills?
I work in schools and help students succeed, but I do not usually teach classes.
What is a school counselor?
True or False: Some people change careers more than once in life.
True
This career focuses on helping people feel better when they are sick or injured
What is a nurse or doctor?
Name one career that may require a license or certification.
Teacher, nurse, cosmetologist, electrician
Which skill helps people solve problems and make decisions?
What is critical thinking/problem solving?
I am NOT a doctor or nurse. I help people move after injuries.
What is a physical therapist?
Which career might involve tasting food as part of the job?
What is a chef?
This person may work in emergencies, but is NOT a doctor. They transport patients to hospitals.
What is an EMT/Paramedic?
Which career is MOST likely to require an apprenticeship instead of a university degree?
A. Doctor
B. Electrician
C. Teacher
D. Lawyer
Electrician
A graphic designer and a chef both need this skill, even though their jobs are different.
What is creativity?
I work with food, but I don’t cook meals in restaurants. I make sure food products are safe to eat.
Food scientist
Name two things someone should consider when choosing a career.
Interests, salary, education, work environment, skills
This person doesn't build or design homes, but prices how much the house is worth
What is a real estate agent?
True or False: If you don’t go to college, you cannot have a successful career.
False
Name a career that requires strong technology skills.
Graphic designer, software developer, engineer
I use math every day, help people save money, and work in offices, but I’m not a banker.
What is an accountant?
What is a freelance worker?
A self-employed professional who provides services to multiple clients on a contract instead of working as a traditional employee.
This career may involve science, law, and solving mysteries at crime scenes.
What is a forensic scientist?
This type of post-secondary degree typically takes two years to complete at a community college.
What is an Associate's Degree?
What is the difference between hard skills and soft skills.
Soft skills are transferable abilities that can be used in various settings. Hard Skills are knowledge sets required to do a job.
Some careers allow people to work from home using computers. What is this called?
What is remote work?
A veterinarian and a zookeeper may both work with animals, but how are their workplaces different?
A veterinarian often works in a clinic/hospital, while a zookeeper works in a zoo or outdoor setting.