Matching
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Match each item with the correct
statement. a. | skills | f. | library | b. | career
counselor | g. | career | c. | entry-level
job | h. | investment in your future | d. | interests | i. | aptitudes | e. | job | j. | profession |
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time and money you spend preparing for a
career
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a good place to find out about careers
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first step on the career ladder
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an occupation or field in which you work over a long period
of time
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talents that come naturally
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abilities developed through learning and
experience
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something you do to make money
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requires an advanced degree
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hobbies that can lead to careers
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trained to help you discover and evaluate possible
careers
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True/False
Indicate whether the statement is true or
false.
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You should avoid starting out with an entry-level
job.
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All you need to succeed in an occupation is an aptitude for
it.
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A career is something you work at just to make
money.
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The job market changes along with changes in population,
technology, and other factors.
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Almost any career you want to pursue will require computer
skills.
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Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or
answers the question.
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If you want to go into a field that requires a high level of
education, such as law, medicine, or architecture, you’ll be preparing for this.
a. | an apprenticeship | c. | a
trade | b. | a profession | d. | a
job |
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Which of the following is a good career choice for a person
who enjoys spending his/her evenings at home?
a. | airline pilot | c. | actor | b. | traveling
salesperson | d. | librarian |
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Which of the following is not a step in choosing a
career?
a. | research a career | c. | take an
inventory of your interests | b. | plan your
budget | d. | analyze your job options |
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Which of the following consists of meeting and talking with
people in different occupations to find out what they do and make connections?
a. | networking | c. | apprenticeship | b. | career
counseling | d. | internship |
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Which is a program that provides hands-on experience for a
beginner in an occupation, usually as an unpaid trainee?
a. | apprenticeship | c. | internship | b. | shadowing | d. | networking |
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