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27 Cards in this Set
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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?
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Identify types of work that make you feel you are making a difference
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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?
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Invest in human capital to increase productivity
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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?
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Consider your high school record and performance
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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?
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Use jobs to supplement income
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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?
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Select jobs for short-time purposes, careers for longer
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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?
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Use jobs to serve as stepping-stones to reach career goals
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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?
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Look for a part-time job to earn extra income
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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?
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Go back to school to earn a degree and teacher certification
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Henry works as a teacher Monday through Friday, then as a table server in a restaurant on weekends. Henry has:
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a full-time career and a part-time job.
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Which situation illustrates becoming involved in experiences where qualities for success are learned?
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Greg decided to join a student organization so he could develop teamwork skills.
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Which situation illustrates investing in one's own human capital to increase earnings?
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Barry decided to go to college because he wanted to earn a mid- to high-range salary.
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The average cost of homes in Asheville is $189,564. The average cost of homes in Lexington is $193,286. This information indicates that the cost of living
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in Lexington is probably higher than in Asheville.
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How are abilities and career preparation related? Abilities:
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provide guidance to the best career options available.
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How are educational requirements and career options related? Educational requirements:
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-provide criteria that guide career pathways.
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A career as a professional athlete involves travel during most of each playing season. This is an example of:
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working conditions.
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Careers in biotechnology are expected to increase over the next decade. This is an example of:
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occupational outlook
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Tom was offered $50,000 for his first job as an accountant after graduating from college. This salary represents the:
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base salary for this career position.
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Which illustrates a recommended strategy for a junior in high school to locate job openings?
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Check for job postings on the guidance office bulletin board
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Noland included in his resume his educational background, skills learned from paid work experience, and contact information. He also needs to include:
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a statement "References furnished upon request"
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Which set of words illustrates action verbs recommended for use in resumes?
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worked, influenced, developed, solved, produced, created, integrated
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Mattie is ready to begin filling out a job application form. What should Mattie do first?
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Read the entire form carefully
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Rose is getting ready to fill out a job application form. What does she need in order to start?
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information on past employment
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John is getting ready to fill out a job application form. What does he need in order to start?
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-permission to use people as references
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Alice finished her cover letter. What should she do next?
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-Send to the interviewer by postal mail or electronic attachment to an email
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Matt has an interview for an accounting position. What should Matt wear?
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Navy blue suit, white shirt, conservative tie
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Tina has an interview for a bank teller position. What should Tina wear?
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Charcoal pantsuit, white blouse, dress pumps
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Nick is wearing a professional suit, tie, and shoes to make a good first impression for his job interview. He wants to wear a new fragrance he just purchased. What should Nick do?
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Avoid wearing any fragrance at all
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