Exploring Careers
What is the main purpose of the Human Services Career?
To help people meet their needs.
What is a degree?
What you earn after completing a program at a college or university.
What is a resume?
A summary of your skills and experience.
What are interpersonal skills?
Skills you use to work with other people.
What is a career pathway?
The jobs and training you need to reach a long-term career goal.
What is an entrepreneur?
A person who starts their own business.
What is the FAFSA for?
It helps you get money for college.
Why is it a good idea to research a company before an interview?
It shows that you are interested in the job.
Name one verbal communication skill.
Talking clearly, listening, asking questions.
How can a digital portfolio help you find a job?
It lets you show examples of your work.
Name two jobs that are in the Human Services Career Cluster.
(Social Worker, Teacher, School Counselor, etc.)
Name one reason to go to a trade school.
It is often less expensive, it takes less time, you learn a specific skill.
What is a portfolio?
A collection of a person's work.
Name one non-verbal communication skill.
Eye contact, body language.
Name one way to improve your professional network.
(Attending career fairs, connecting with people on LinkedIn.)
What is the difference between a job and a career?
A job is something you do for money, while a career is a long-term professional path.
What is a scholarship?
Money given to a student for college that they do not have to pay back.
What is a cover letter?
A letter you send with your resume to introduce yourself.
Why is teamwork important?
It helps people work together to get a job done.
What is the importance of being an ethical employee?
To be honest and responsible in your job.
What does it mean for a job to be "high-demand"?
There are many available positions and a lot of people are needed to fill them.
What is the difference between an associate's degree and a bachelor's degree?
An associate's degree is a two-year degree, and a bachelor's degree is a four-year degree.
Why is it important to have professional references?
They can tell an employer that you are a good person for the job.
What is the difference between a soft skill and a hard skill?
Soft skills are how you work with people (e.g., communication), and hard skills are job-specific abilities (e.g., using a computer program)
Why is lifelong learning important?
It helps you keep learning and growing in your career.