Career Exploration
What is the term for a person you look up to who guides you in your career?
Mentor
What does GPA stand for?
Grade Point Average
What is a budget?
A plan for how you spend and save money
What is it called when you arrive on time and ready to work?
Punctuality
What do you use to pay bills, deposit checks, and withdraw money?
Bank account
What is the first step in career planning?
Self-assessment (interests, skills, values)
What is the form called that you fill out to apply for federal student aid?
FAFSA
What’s the term for money you borrow and must repay with interest?
Loan
What’s a professional way to end an email?
“Sincerely” or “Best regards”
What does it mean to “live within your means”?
Spending less than or equal to what you earn
What document lists your experience, education, and skills?
Resume
What is a two-year college degree called?
Associates Degree
What does “credit score” measure?
Your reliability in paying back borrowed money
What does teamwork mean?
Working cooperatively with others to achieve a goal
What’s one reason it’s important to have a good credit score?
It helps you get loans, rent apartments, or buy a car
What type of test helps identify your personality and potential career matches?
Career interest inventory
What’s one major difference between a university and a community college?
Universities offer 4-year programs; community colleges usually offer 2-year programs
What’s the difference between gross pay and net pay?
Gross pay is before deductions; net pay is after deductions
What’s an elevator pitch?
A 30–60 second summary of your skills and goals
What are some important documents you might need as an adult?
ID, Social Security card, birth certificate
What is the difference between a job and a career?
A job is short-term; a career is long-term growth in one field
What is a “major” in college?
The main field of study a student focuses on
Name one fixed expense and one variable expense.
Fixed: Rent; Variable: Groceries
Name one soft skill and one hard skill.
Soft: Communication; Hard: Using Excel
What are the three parts of SMART goals?
Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound