Career Studies Test Review Answer Key

Explain in your own words what is a career? What does it mean to have a career? Why do we need to begin planning our careers now in grade ten? Student responses Student responses To have a career is to work in an area of specialization To have a career is to work in an area of specialization We need to begin planning careers in grade ten to ensure that you have the courses you need to go forward after high school. It takes a lot of planning to accomplish your career goals. We need to begin planning careers in grade ten to ensure that you have the courses you need to go forward after high school. It takes a lot of planning to accomplish your career goals.

2. What are two characteristics of a job and two characteristics of a career? A job is short term, a position, you do it for a paycheck. A job is short term, a position, you do it for a paycheck. A career is more long term, it is a profession, it makes you proud. A career is more long term, it is a profession, it makes you proud.

What is a self-assessment and explain? Self assessment is when you ask yourself questions about your strengths, weaknesses, interests, values and work on becoming who you want to be. Self assessment is when you ask yourself questions about your strengths, weaknesses, interests, values and work on becoming who you want to be. It helps you realize what path you should take. It helps you realize what path you should take.

What were 3 of the jobs you found when completing your work wheel? Do they match your values, skills and multiple intelligences? Why/Why not? Student responses Student responses

What are values? What were your top three values and how do they impact your career choices? What is important to you in your life What is important to you in your life Student responses Student responses Example – If family is a value then you will want to consider a career that allows for time to be with your family. Example – If family is a value then you will want to consider a career that allows for time to be with your family.

What are transferable skills? Explain. What are 5 transferable skills we discussed in class? Transferable skills are your life toolkit. They are skills you acquire from family, work, school and can use or transfer to a variety of environments. Transferable skills are your life toolkit. They are skills you acquire from family, work, school and can use or transfer to a variety of environments. Stress Management Skills Stress Management Skills Memorization Skills Memorization Skills Communication Skills Communication Skills Computer Skills Computer Skills Leadership Skills Leadership Skills

When a group has team work there are six things that each group member should be able to do. What are they? Contribute ideas openly Contribute ideas openly Stay focused Stay focused Feel free to ask questions Feel free to ask questions Actively seek information and opinions, Actively seek information and opinions, Follow directions Follow directions Solve problems Solve problems

What is networking? Explain. How does networking help you get a job? Is it the only thing you need to get a job? What else do you need to do? Using people you know, both personally and professionally, as a source of information and support for anything including employment. Using people you know, both personally and professionally, as a source of information and support for anything including employment. References, recommendations, information, connections References, recommendations, information, connections No, you need to have skills, education, training, personality, etc. No, you need to have skills, education, training, personality, etc.

What are five ways to build up your network? You could job shadow You could job shadow Volunteer Volunteer Join a club Join a club Join a sports team Join a sports team Do an information interview. Do an information interview.

What career did you research for you career research project? Explain if this is a realistic career for you as well as what you learned from researching this career. Student responses. Student responses.

What is a Social Insurance Number and why do we need them? Explain. A number that is used for employment and government benefits. A number that is used for employment and government benefits. Every working Canadian needs one as required by the Canadian government. Every working Canadian needs one as required by the Canadian government.

What are three tips for someone who is filling out a job application? Follow the instructions Follow the instructions Never leave a blank space Never leave a blank space Be neat and double check your work. Be neat and double check your work.

5 Resume Do’s Emphasize your skills Emphasize your skills Spell everything correctly (proofread) Spell everything correctly (proofread) Keep it to one page if possible. Keep it to one page if possible. Use the same font style and size throughout your resume Use the same font style and size throughout your resume Use quality white paper and black ink. Use quality white paper and black ink.

5 Resume Don’ts Don’t be dishonest (lie) Don’t be dishonest (lie) Use personal pronouns like I and me. Use personal pronouns like I and me. Use colored paper Use colored paper Include a photo Include a photo Include your Social Insurance number Include your Social Insurance number

What is a functional resume? A functional resume highlights skills and accomplishments rather than employment history. A functional resume highlights skills and accomplishments rather than employment history. It is good for teenagers who are just entering the workforce or have very little work experience. It is good for teenagers who are just entering the workforce or have very little work experience.

Who should you select for a reference and why? What are three commonly asked questions of your references? Past employers Past employers Teachers Teachers Coaches Coaches Ministers Ministers Family friends Family friends Questions: Would you hire them again? Was he/she usually on time? Tell me about his/her performance and/or work ethic. Questions: Would you hire them again? Was he/she usually on time? Tell me about his/her performance and/or work ethic.

Why is a cover letter so important? What are three suggestions for making a cover letter effective? The cover letter makes the first impression. The cover letter makes the first impression. It should be: One Page One Page Highlight your skills Highlight your skills Tailored to the job you apply for. Tailored to the job you apply for.

What are 5 tips to have a successful job interview? Think about your body language. Think about your body language. Be on time. Be on time. Know about the position. Know about the position. Make it a conversation. Make it a conversation. Send a follow letter/make a phone call. Send a follow letter/make a phone call.