Career Planning Review

Career Opportunities

100

What is mobility when we refer to career planning?

• The process of going from one employer to another. The value to this is you would get increased pay, you appear to be in high demand, and you get different work experiences.

200

What is a job?

• A short-term working experience used to gain either money or experience.

300

What is a career?

A goal for work that is fulfilled through an occupation or series of occupations

400

What is the difference between a job and a career?

A career is a lifelong professional experience that can be through multiple employers and often requires a higher form of education. A job is a short-term gig that allows someone to make money or gain experience with one employer.

500

What is it called when you make connections with coworkers at your employment?

Networking

Planning your career

100

Describe how interests are important to career planning

They are a basis for your employment goals and possible career paths

200

What are some ways to find job postings?

The media, personal contacts, websites, career fairs, business contacts, and government employment offices

300

What are abilities?

The quality of being able to perform a mental or physical task

400

What are talents?

• A natural, inborn aptitude to do certain things

500

What are Values?

• Things or character traits that are important to you

Applying for Employment

100

What is a resume?

• A tool that provides information about you to a potential employer

200

What is a cover letter?

A letter that expresses your interests in a specific job and asks for an interview

300

What is an Application Form?

• A form requesting information related to employment

400

What are 4 things you should include on a resume?

• Personal information, skills, work experience, education, professional objective, honors/awards, leadership activities, volunteer experience, international experience, etc.

500

What should 3 paragraphs be about in your cover letter?

• Why you are interested in this job/working for this company, why you would be a good fit for the job, any relevant experience you have to the job.

Securing a Job

100

A two-way conversation in which the interviewer learns about you, and you learn about the job and the company is an example of?

Interview

200

What is behavioural interviewing?

• Questions that typically begin with "describe" or "tell me about a time..."

300

What are some examples of employee benefits?

• Insurances, vacation time, and retirement programs

400

A mentor is?

• An experienced employee or supervisor who serves as a counselor/go-to person for a person with less experience

500

What is the best way to secure a job?

• Having a person on the inside. Aka a connection

Post-Secondary

100

What are 4 different pathways people can take after secondary education?

• Workforce, College, University, Military, Travel, Internships

200

What are 3 benefits of college over university?

• Cheaper, more likely to get a job in your field, potential for higher pay, shorter programs, smaller classes, taught by professionals in that field, etc.

300

What are 3 benefits of going to University over college?

More networking opportunities, more experiences available, more campus activities/clubs, get taught by some of the brightest minds in the world in each field, international opportunities, etc.

400

What are 2 pros and 2 cons for going through the military?

• Mindset shift, cheaper, guaranteed employment. Potential dangers, pay back with time.

500

What are 2 pros and 2 cons of a work/travel combination?

• Can work on your bucket list, figure out who you are, experience new cultures, meet new people, etc. May have a sense of feeling behind compared to your peers, riskier to travel on your own.