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What is the main purpose of the Human Services Career?

To help people meet their needs.

100

What is a degree?

What you earn after completing a program at a college or university.

100

What is a resume?

A summary of your skills and experience.

100

What are interpersonal skills?

Skills you use to work with other people.

100

What is a career pathway?

The jobs and training you need to reach a long-term career goal.

200

What is an entrepreneur?

A person who starts their own business.

200

What is the FAFSA for?

It helps you get money for college.

200

Why is it a good idea to research a company before an interview?

It shows that you are interested in the job.

200

Name one verbal communication skill.

Talking clearly, listening, asking questions.

200

How can a digital portfolio help you find a job?

It lets you show examples of your work.

300

Name two jobs that are in the Human Services Career Cluster.

(Social Worker, Teacher, School Counselor, etc.)

300

Name one reason to go to a trade school.

It is often less expensive, it takes less time, you learn a specific skill.

300

What is a portfolio?

A collection of a person's work.

300

Name one non-verbal communication skill.

Eye contact, body language.

300

Name one way to improve your professional network.

(Attending career fairs, connecting with people on LinkedIn.)

400

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.

400

What is a scholarship?

Money given to a student for college that they do not have to pay back.

400

What is a cover letter?

A letter you send with your resume to introduce yourself.

400

Why is teamwork important?

It helps people work together to get a job done.

400

What is the importance of being an ethical employee?

To be honest and responsible in your job.

500

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.

500

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.

500

Why is it important to have professional references?

They can tell an employer that you are a good person for the job.

500

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)

500

Why is lifelong learning important?

It helps you keep learning and growing in your career.