Ch 02: Apply What You've Learned -
Career Planning Questions & Answers
Scenario: You are 19 years old and a freshman in college. You are currently focusing
on basic core courses and are waffling on your decided major. You have decided to do
some soul searching and research to develop a career plan. - ANSWERNA
The first step in career planning is to think about and identify your values and interests.
Which of the following describes a value? - ANSWERA personal principle or standard
Which of the following reflects a personal or professional interest rather than a value? -
ANSWERCreative writing
__ reflects a value rather than an interest. - ANSWERLiving close to your family
The second step in career planning is to identify one or more potential career fields. In
this process, you'll want to lay out a career ladder, which is: - ANSWERThe progression
from entry-level positions to higher levels of pay, skill, responsibility, or authority.
Once you've started to identify a career field, the next step in the development of a
career plan involves identifying and evaluating your abilities, experiences, and
education. If these elements don't support the requirements of your chosen career field,
you can: - ANSWERAll of these activities will contribute to career satisfaction and
success.
(Get involved in activities that will develop the skills and aptitudes you need. Seek
additional education and professional training. Seek an internship that will provide on-
the-job experience.)
Which of the following is true regarding the costs versus the benefits of a college
education? - ANSWEROn average, college graduates earn twice as much per hour as
high school graduates.
Which of the following statements is true regarding the importance of professional and
social networking? - ANSWERYour contacts may be able to hire you or provide you with
a reference or useful information about a potential employer.
Aligning yourself with tomorrow's employment trends will more likely result in -
ANSWERAll of the above
(Employment. A good salary. Career advancement opportunities)
Career Planning Questions & Answers
Scenario: You are 19 years old and a freshman in college. You are currently focusing
on basic core courses and are waffling on your decided major. You have decided to do
some soul searching and research to develop a career plan. - ANSWERNA
The first step in career planning is to think about and identify your values and interests.
Which of the following describes a value? - ANSWERA personal principle or standard
Which of the following reflects a personal or professional interest rather than a value? -
ANSWERCreative writing
__ reflects a value rather than an interest. - ANSWERLiving close to your family
The second step in career planning is to identify one or more potential career fields. In
this process, you'll want to lay out a career ladder, which is: - ANSWERThe progression
from entry-level positions to higher levels of pay, skill, responsibility, or authority.
Once you've started to identify a career field, the next step in the development of a
career plan involves identifying and evaluating your abilities, experiences, and
education. If these elements don't support the requirements of your chosen career field,
you can: - ANSWERAll of these activities will contribute to career satisfaction and
success.
(Get involved in activities that will develop the skills and aptitudes you need. Seek
additional education and professional training. Seek an internship that will provide on-
the-job experience.)
Which of the following is true regarding the costs versus the benefits of a college
education? - ANSWEROn average, college graduates earn twice as much per hour as
high school graduates.
Which of the following statements is true regarding the importance of professional and
social networking? - ANSWERYour contacts may be able to hire you or provide you with
a reference or useful information about a potential employer.
Aligning yourself with tomorrow's employment trends will more likely result in -
ANSWERAll of the above
(Employment. A good salary. Career advancement opportunities)
