3.01 Review PF

Which situation illustrates becoming involved in experiences where qualities for success are learned? A. Ethan decided to become an accountant because he is very good with numbers. A. Ethan decided to become an accountant because he is very good with numbers. B. Freda decided to go back to school because she wanted to raise her pay scale. B. Freda decided to go back to school because she wanted to raise her pay scale. C. Greg decided to join a student organization so he could develop teamwork skills. C. Greg decided to join a student organization so he could develop teamwork skills. D. Holly decided to take a part-time job to help pay her father's medical expenses. D. Holly decided to take a part-time job to help pay her father's medical expenses.

Mr. East's goal as a teacher is to supplement his income while his son is in college. Which strategy should he use to accomplish this? A. Look for a different career that pays more B. Look for a second job to bring in additional earnings B. Look for a second job to bring in additional earnings C. Look for work that is more enjoyable D. Take an interest inventory

Joan's goal is to earn a few dollars to buy Christmas gifts for her co-workers. Which strategy should she use to accomplish this? A. Consider occupational training programs when time is limited A. Consider occupational training programs when time is limited B. Look for a part-time job to earn extra income B. Look for a part-time job to earn extra income C. Think of a career as a lifetime investment D. Use jobs as stepping-stones to reach career goals D. Use jobs as stepping-stones to reach career goals

Beverly is a social worker and earns a good salary with benefits. She has to get continuing education each year. She often has to take work home to keep up with her case load. Barbara has a: A. full-time career. B. full-time job. C. part-time career. D. part-time job.

Which situation illustrates investing in one's own human capital to increase earnings? A. Allison decided to become a veterinarian because she enjoys animals so much. A. Allison decided to become a veterinarian because she enjoys animals so much. B. Barry decided to go to college because he wanted to earn a mid- to high-range salary. B. Barry decided to go to college because he wanted to earn a mid- to high-range salary. C. Carolyn decided to join a student organization because she knew this would help her become a leader. C. Carolyn decided to join a student organization because she knew this would help her become a leader. D. Drew decided to enroll in an occupational training program because his funds were limited. D. Drew decided to enroll in an occupational training program because his funds were limited.

Which situation illustrates thinking of a career as a lifetime investment? A. After high school graduation, Gail decided to ignore her career inventory results and look for a job instead of enrolling in college. A. After high school graduation, Gail decided to ignore her career inventory results and look for a job instead of enrolling in college. B. Everett decided he would enjoy starting his career in education as a teacher, but hoped one day to become a high school principal. B. Everett decided he would enjoy starting his career in education as a teacher, but hoped one day to become a high school principal. C. Faye decided to quit her job downtown and get another job closer to home. C. Faye decided to quit her job downtown and get another job closer to home. D. Hal talked with people who had studied at the trade school before deciding to enroll. D. Hal talked with people who had studied at the trade school before deciding to enroll.

Jennifer chose to apply for admission to a school known for admitting students with GPAs similar to hers. Which education strategy for achieving goals is this? A. Consider costs B. Consider your high school record and performance B. Consider your high school record and performance C. Decide how close to home you want to be D. Decide on the size of school in which you would be most successful D. Decide on the size of school in which you would be most successful

Darren's goals as a teacher assistant are to obtain more authority to plan instruction and earn a higher income. Which strategy should he use to accomplish these goals? A. Go back to school to earn a degree and teacher certification A. Go back to school to earn a degree and teacher certification B. Leave education and find a new career C. Look for a second job to bring in additional earnings C. Look for a second job to bring in additional earnings D. Take an interest inventory

After graduating with a degree in fashion marketing, Nell accepted a job as a department store salesperson hoping she could work her way up to assistant buyer. Which strategy for achieving goals is this? A. Classify job and career characteristics B. Consider occupational training programs when time is limited B. Consider occupational training programs when time is limited C. Use jobs to serve as stepping-stones to reach career goals C. Use jobs to serve as stepping-stones to reach career goals D. Use jobs to supplement income

Elmer decided to take a part-time job at the nursing home because it makes him feel good to help others. Which personal strategy for achieving goals is this? A. Consider key questions when identifying interests A. Consider key questions when identifying interests B. Identify specific achievements you want to realize B. Identify specific achievements you want to realize C. Identify types of work that make you feel you are making a difference C. Identify types of work that make you feel you are making a difference D. Identify types of work where you have developed skills D. Identify types of work where you have developed skills

Which situation illustrates evaluating the content of a program before enrolling? A. Ethan decided to work as a news reporter, hoping to work his way up to network anchor. A. Ethan decided to work as a news reporter, hoping to work his way up to network anchor. B. Freda decided to go to a state university since tuition is higher at private schools. B. Freda decided to go to a state university since tuition is higher at private schools. C. Greg decided to join a student organization so he could improve his public speaking skills. C. Greg decided to join a student organization so he could improve his public speaking skills. D. Holly talked with people who had studied at the trade school before deciding to enroll. D. Holly talked with people who had studied at the trade school before deciding to enroll.

Henry works as a teacher Monday through Friday, then as a table server in a restaurant on weekends. Henry has: A. a full-time career and a part-time job. B. a full-time job and a part-time job. C. two full-time jobs. D. two part-time jobs.

After Lorie worked part-time in a shoe store in high school, she planned to go to college to become a teacher. Which strategy for achieving goals is this? A. Identify types of work where you have developed skills A. Identify types of work where you have developed skills B. Select jobs for short-time purposes, careers for longer B. Select jobs for short-time purposes, careers for longer C. Take advantage of opportunities for continuing education C. Take advantage of opportunities for continuing education D. Use jobs as stepping-stones to reach career goals D. Use jobs as stepping-stones to reach career goals

George decided to take a course in speed- reading so he could read work materials more quickly. Which education strategy for achieving goals is this? A. Begin planning early for college B. Invest in human capital to increase earnings C. Invest in human capital to increase productivity C. Invest in human capital to increase productivity D. Investigate options for online courses

Karl went to work as a supermarket checker to help pay his tuition while he was in college. Which strategy for achieving goals is this? A. Compare job and career factors B. Investigate internships and apprenticeships C. Specialize in a specific field of employment D. Use jobs to supplement income