Careers in Science-Technology-Engineering
If you’re thinking about a career as an applied mathematician, you should consider researching the ____________ cluster. Within this cluster, you’ll find that most of the careers require _____________ in order to have the knowledge and skills needed to excel in these positions.
STEM; a college degree
When choosing a career, you should review the employment outlook to find out whether or not there will be a demand for this profession in the years ahead. Check the academic requirements. Also check ____________ to determine whether the job will match the lifestyle you want.
the expected salary
When you’re looking for a career that will be well suited to you, it’s important to consider the various ____________ that are required to perform the job effectively. This helps you to determine whether the career is a good match with your talents.
A. Opportunities
B. Skills
C. Resources
B. Skills
Which does a cosmetologist need?
A. Vocational school and state licensure
B. on the job training
C. a Ph.D. with licensure or certification, depending on the state in which you live
D. a bachelor’s degree in early childhood development
A. Vocational school and state licensure
Dillon is researching what it would take to become a tax auditor. What is the academic requirement for this job?
A. a vocational program
B. a high school diploma
C. a master's degree and certification
D. on the job training
C. a master's degree and certification
Which of these goes under the STEM career cluster?
A. Video Game Designer
B. Database Administrator
C. Special Effects Artist
D. Automotive Engineer
Shannon wants to work with renewable energy. She is researching what it would take to become a geochemist. A geochemist is someone who uses chemistry to study water and the elements in it. What skill or ability will Shannon need the most to be effective in this position?
A. Leadership
B. Critical Thinking
C. Teamwork
D. Confidence
B. Critical Thinking
Ruby enjoys working with other people. She has excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills that she would like to use in her future career. Which career would be the best fit for her based on her skills?
A. Claims Adjuster
B. Salesperson
C. Billing Clerk
D. Training and Development Specialist
D. Training and Development Specialist
Trent is researching what it would take to become a pharmaceutical scientist. What academic requirements should he complete?
A. an associates degree
B. on the job training
C. technical school
D. a doctorate degree
D. A doctorate degree
Mae wants to make a difference in her community. She enjoys making decisions and finding solutions to problems. Her teachers tell her that she’s an excellent public speaker and has a talent for persuading people to take up causes that she supports. Based on her skills, which career would be the best fit for her?
A. Paralegal
B. Corrections officer
C. Federal aid coordinator
D. Lobbyist
D. Lobbyist
Ann has always wanted to be the person on the news broadcast who delivers the weather updates. She’s looking into becoming a broadcast meteorologist. What skill or ability will she need the most to be effective in this position?
A. Math Skills
B. Leadership Skills
C. Public Speaking Skills
C. Public Speaking Skills
Which task does a welder do?
A. collects and analyzes data before presenting it to the public
B. determines how a team could complete a process more efficiently
C. uses a blowtorch to complete a project according to the blueprint
C. uses a blowtorch to complete a project according to the blueprint
Jesse wants to work as a public relations specialist. What academic requirements should he complete?
A. On the job training
B. High school
C. A bachelor's degree
D. A doctorate degree
C. A bachelor's degree
Natalie enjoys talking to people and helping them with their problems. Her friends always tell her that she’s a good listener. Based on her skills, which of the following careers would be the best fit for her?
A. Cosmetologist
B. Radiologist
C. Adult care counselor
D. Molecular biologist
C. Adult care counselor
Which of these careers needs a training program and certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid?
A. Lifeguard
B. College faculty member
C. Firefighter
D. Dentist
A. Lifeguard
Which of the following tasks would be completed by a radio announcer?
A. Research questions for interviewing guests.
B. Collect and analyze data before presenting it to the public.
C. Train customers on how to use a network system effectively.
A. Research questions for interviewing guests.
A career as a pipe fitter needs ___________ and an _______________.
training; an apprenticeship
What degree does a travel clerk need?
A. A college degree and a high school diploma
B. Only a high school diploma
B. Only a high school diploma
An adult care counselor falls under which career cluster?
Human services
Which careers falls under Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security?
A. Tax Auditor
B. Attorney
C. Paralegal
D. Both B and C
D. Both B and C
What type of degree does a statistician need?
A __________ level (Ph.D.) degree.
doctorate
Which of the following careers falls under the architecture and construction?
A. Sewing machine operator
B. Electrician
C. Geologist
D. Animal Trainer
B. Electrician
Which careers fall under the finance cluster?
A. Purchasing agent and survey researcher
B. Cargo and freight agent
C. General manager and executive secretary
D. Accountant and loan officer
D. Accountant and loan officer
Out of all the career choices in the ___________ career cluster, I’d like to be a preschool teacher. I love working with children, and I think it would be a rewarding career in which I could create lessons and help the students prepare socially and academically for kindergarten. In order to become a preschool teacher, I’ll need to complete high school and _________.
A. Human services; licensure
B. Health science; a Ph.d.
C. Hospitality and tourism; associate's degree
A. Human services; licensure
Of all the career choices in the law, public service, corrections, and security career cluster, I’d like to become a paralegal. The job involves assisting ___________ in court cases. To work as a paralegal, I need to complete an associate’s degree in paralegal studies or a bachelor’s degree and then pass the Certified Paralegal Exam.
an attorney