Career Aspects
Why do people get careers?
a. to develop their skills
b. to be with friends
c. to be in control of their life
d. to be the boss
a. to develop their skills
The main reason to get a job is to
a. have fun
b. not be bored
c. go to college
d. earn money
d. earn money
Going to college is the same thing as:
a. job security
b. higher education
c. career
d. job
b. higher education
What is the difference between part-time work and full-time work?
Part-time is working part of the day or week.
Full-time is working for the whole work day and work week.
Is it a career or a job?
Cashier at McDonalds
Job
Is a career full-time or part-time?
Full-time
Is a job short-term or long-term?
short-term
You should get a _____ before you get a _______.
Word bank:
Career
Job
Blank 1: job
Blank 2: career
An _______ is someone who hires employees to work for them.
Employer
Is it a career or a job?
Elementary School teacher
Career
True or False: People usually only stay at a career for one to two years, or short-term.
False: People usually make careers long-term.
True or False: People usually work full-time at a job.
False: They normally work part-time.
When someone trusts you it means that you have:
a. opportunity
b. advancement
c. dependability
d. work-ethic
c. dependability
What does it mean when you have a strong work-ethic?
You know that hard work is important
True or False: Working as a dishwasher is a long-term career.
False: A dishwasher is a short-term job.
The benefits of a ______ far outweigh the benefits of a ______.
Blank 1: career
Blank 2: job
A job gives you the opportunity to learn this type of skill like teamwork or communication.
Soft skills
Which statement is true about jobs?
A) Jobs are always aligned with personal passions.
B) Jobs can be stepping stones in a person's career.
C) Jobs guarantee job security for life.
D) Jobs always require a college degree.
B) Jobs can be stepping stones in a person's career.
What is the difference between hard skills and soft skills?
Hard skills are skills that require training and are quantifiable.
Soft skills are behaviors and social skills we need to interact with others effectively.
What is the highest form of degree that can be earned?
Doctorate Degree
What is one thing that you need in order to have a career?
Higher Education
Training
Special Skills
Name something you DON'T need in order to get a job.
Special skills
Training
College
Higher Education
In what way can a job contribute to a career?
A) By providing financial security only.
B) By keeping the individual in a single position for life.
C) By isolating the individual from professional growth.
D) By offering experience and networking opportunities relevant to future career goals.
D) By offering experience and networking opportunities relevant to future career goals.
4
Name 3 examples of a career.