Aptitudes/Interest Inventories
Something you are good at.
Aptitude
True or false: Every job requires you to go to college.
False
The amount of money you make.
Salary
Something you hope to accomplish in the next year.
Short Term Goal
Name 2 examples of construction jobs.
Electrician, carpenter, plumber, HVAC, cement worker, engineer, etc.
The person at school who can help you plan your future.
Guidance counselor
Name 2 examples of government jobs.
Police officer, firefighter, postal worker, etc.
Name 3 expenses that are part of your cost of living (what would you have to pay for when you live on your own?).
Becoming a chef is an example of a ____________.
Long term goal
Health insurance is an example of a __________.
Benefit
A community resource/agency that can help you create an employment plan.
VRS
True or false: All jobs require some type of training or preparation.
True
Name 2 examples of job benefits.
Insurance, vacation days, sick time, company car, etc.
A type of work that challenges you and allows you to move up in the world (bigger and better things).
Career
The section of the newspaper where you can find job postings.
Classified Ads
True or false: You can match your interests to different types of jobs.
True
Clerical work is done in an _____________.
Office
Another name for the money you get when you retire.
Pension
Setting goals is important for _____________.
Everyone!
The amount of money you earn if you are working on commission and don't sell anything.
$0
True or false: It is important to have a job that you enjoy/are interested in.
True.
Someone who learns from a person who is skilled at a certain job.
Apprentice
This word means that someone who works in sales gets a certain amount of money for every item they sell.
Commission
The difference between a long and short-term goal.
The amount of time it takes for you to achieve that goal. Short term (less time) and long term (more time)
Someone who works in real estate sells ___________.
Houses, buildings, and/or land