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Which one of these is the main purpose for obtaining a job?

To advance in a chosen field
To gain personal satisfaction
To grow and develop skills
To earn money (correct)

Which one of these is a common characteristic of most jobs?

Require specialized skills and training
Require a long-term commitment
Are easier to obtain than a career (correct)
Require a college education

Which one of these is a common characteristic of a career?

Requires only part-time or temporary work
Requires obtaining special training and skills (correct)
Is mainly motivated by money
Requires a short-term commitment

Which one of these is a common motivation for pursuing a career?

To gain personal satisfaction (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which one of these is a common characteristic of a job?

Is often a short-term goal (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a benefit of having a job?

Opportunity to learn and improve soft skills (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main motivation for obtaining a job?

To earn money (D) Signup and view all the answers

What makes a career more stable than a job?

Unique set of skills and/or education (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of soft skills?

Behaviors and social skills (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a benefit of choosing a career over a job?

Higher earning potential (D) Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Soft skills are behaviors and social skills used in all workplaces?

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

True or false: A job can turn into a career?

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Careers are easily replaced with machines or impacted by socioeconomic changes?

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their definitions:

Soft Skills = Behaviors and social skills used in all workplaces Job = A position in which one is employed Career = A long-term professional journey that requires planning, commitment, and sacrifice Job Security = Stability and longevity in a particular job Signup and view all the answers

Match the benefits with whether they belong to a job or a career:

Higher earning potential = Career Learning and improving soft skills = Job Greater job satisfaction = Career Testing ground to see if you like a certain type of work = Job Signup and view all the answers

Match the following aspects with whether they are more related to a job or a career:

Takes planning, commitment, and sacrifice = Career Main motivation is often to earn money = Job Increases job security = Career Opportunity to learn valuable soft skills = Job Signup and view all the answers