Career Development
What is self-assessment?
the act or process of analyzing and evaluating oneself or one's actions
Provide 3 post-high school options for students
Possible answers: Going to work full-time, GAP Year, Military Services, Trade/Technical Schools, Community Colleges, 4-Year University
List 3 pieces of information required for a job application
Possible answers: Personal information, Education and experience, Employment history, References, Availability, Certifications, Additional documents
What is the main reason that labor unions formed in the U.S.?
To protect employee rights
What is decision-making?
The act or process of deciding something, especially with a group of people.
Give 3 examples of self-assessment techniques.
Possible answers: Checklists, Questionnaires, Rating scales, Conferences, Word cloud, Journaling, Rubric, Inventories, etc
What is a gap year?
A gap year is a year spent taking time off between life stages
What is a cover letter?
A cover letter is a one-page business letter that you submit when applying to a job, along with your resume.
List some effects on victims that are sexually harassed in the workplace
Possible answers: Decreased work, Increased absenteeism, Loss of job or career, Objectified and humiliated, Defamation of character and reputation, Loss of trust in environment and people
True or False: Change can be seen as a new opportunity
True
S-Specific
M-Measurable
A-Achievable
R-Realistic
T-Timely
What is the difference between public and private universities?
Private universities and colleges are not operated, owned, or institutionally funded by governments.
A public university or public college is in state ownership or receives significant public funds through the government.
What is an internship?
A student working for a organization, not for pay but for more experience and more effort in scholarship
True or False: Singing "You're so sexy" is an example of sexual harrassment
True
True or False: Diversity is NOT important in the workplace
False
Responses can vary
What are some examples of extracurricular activities you can do during high school?
Possible answers: School Clubs, Music, Part-time job, Volunteer work, Sports, Leadership roles
What is networking?
the action or process of interacting with others to exchange information and develop professional or social contacts
What are professional organizations?
A Professional Organization is an association that is formed to further the interests of people engaged in a specific profession, to advance a particular profession and serve the public good.
What are transferrable skills?
Skills that you can take with you from one job to another. The process of preparing students of any age with the essential skills needed to find, acquire, maintain, and grow within a job.
Provide a long-term goal you'd like to achieve within the next 4-5 years
What is civil service employment?
Working for the government
List some sources of job opportunities
Possible answers: Job websites, Networking, Internships, Help wanted signs, Work-based learning, Public and private employment agencies, Job fairs, Print media
List some reasons to join a professional organization
Possible answers: Enhance your knowledge, Take charge of your career, Build a better resume, Networking, Develop skills, Be a leader, Become a mentor, Support system
List any 2 of the 7 steps in decision making
identify the decision, gather information, identify alternatives, weigh the evidence, choose among alternatives, take action, review your decision