Career Basics
A document that summarizes your education, skills, experience, and accomplishments
What is a resume?
The main area of study for a college student is...
A major
What skill involves clearly sharing ideas with others?
Communication
Myth or Fact: You can only have one career for your entire life.
Myth
You are allowed to change career paths at any point in your life!
I work with children, create lessons, manage classrooms
Educator
A temporary work experience where someone gains experience in a career field
What is an internship?
You have to know exactly what career you want to go into before going to college.
True or False
False
What skill helps you work effectively with other people?
Teamwork or Collaboration
Myth or Fact: Salary is the only thing you should consider when choosing a career.
Myth
You should also consider job satisfactory, benefits, interests, opportunities for growth, and much more!
I help people manage money, work with budgets and investment, numbers are very important in my job
Building professional relationships that can provide information, opportunities, and connections
What is networking
A secondary area of academic study in college is...
A minor
Your supervisor gives you a problem you've never seen before. What skill helps you figure out what to do?
Problem Solving
Myth or Fact: Some careers require certifications or licenses in addition to a degree.
Fact
I help people design spaces, I think about color, furniture, and function, I also create floor plans
Interior Designer
A skill that can be used in multiple jobs or careers
What is a transferable skill?
Name one reason someone might choose a 2-year college or technical program instead of a university.
career specific training, lower cost, shorter program, hands on training, etc.
You have three assignments due tomorrow. What skills help you decide what to work on first?
Time Management or Prioritization
Myth or Fact: Your interests and skills can help identify careers that may be a good fit for you.
Fact
I help students learn practical skills, such as cooking, sewing, nutrition, budgeting, managing a home, and child development, and much more!!
What are three transferable skills that employers often value?
communication, teamwork, problem-solving, leadership, organization, creativity
You can have a college degree and end up working in a career that is different than your major.
True or False
True
Your coworker disagrees with your idea. What skill can help you handle the situation professionally?
Communication, listening, compromise, conflict resolution
Myth or Fact: Changing your career path means you failed at your original plan
Myth
Changing you path may mean you gained experience, developed skills, and found new interests that better fit you
I work with clothing, fabrics, and trends, use creativity and design skills, and work in several different industries
Fashion Professional/Designer