Ch. 1: Preparing Your Path to Success Flashcards
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Ch. 1: Preparing Your Path to Success Flashcards

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The closer a career is to your talents and passion, the more fulfilled you will be with that career.

True

Good communication skills are an example of transferable skills.

True

Most teenagers have realistic career expectations.

False

PAT*H stands for purpose, attitude, talents, and heart.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Career planning should begin right after graduation from high school.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

An occupation is a paid position involving a specific place, time, and tasks set by an employer.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The career demands of today will differ from the career demands of the future.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

After the age of 25, a person changes jobs an average of five to ten times during his or her lifetime.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Teacher, nurse, plumber, and engineer are examples of occupations.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Talents are strengths and abilities that are learned in the workplace.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

A bachelor's degree from a college or university guarantees career success.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Most companies offer career guidance for employees.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Students tend to be more interested in careers when their friends are interested in careers.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

People change jobs more often than they change careers.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

A good career plan is a lifelong commitment.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, which of the following is among the ten fastest-growing careers between 2004 and 2014?

<p>Medical Assistant</p> Signup and view all the answers

A paid position involving a specific place and time and specific tasks set by an employer is?

<p>An occupation</p> Signup and view all the answers

Your journey to a successful career begins with?

<p>Setting goals</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a career cluster?

<p>Health</p> Signup and view all the answers

You should base your career choice on your?

<p>Passions and talents</p> Signup and view all the answers

Similar skills used in various types of careers are?

<p>Transferable skills</p> Signup and view all the answers

All possible careers in a subject area are called?

<p>A career cluster</p> Signup and view all the answers

The letter T in PAT*H stands for?

<p>Talent</p> Signup and view all the answers

The skills you learn while working on a team are best described as?

<p>Transferable skills</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which groups have the greatest influence on career decisions for most students?

<p>Family members, teachers, and friends</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Career Fulfillment and Planning

  • Closer alignment of career with individual talents and passions leads to greater fulfillment.
  • Transferable skills, like communication, are essential and applicable across various professions.
  • Unrealistic career expectations are common among teenagers.

Career Definitions and Misconceptions

  • PAT*H acronym incorrectly cited; does not stand for purpose, attitude, talents, and heart.
  • Career planning ideally should begin well before high school graduation.
  • An occupation involves specific time, place, and tasks defined by an employer, differing from broader career concepts.

Job Market Insights

  • Career demands evolve significantly over time and will differ for future generations.
  • Individuals typically change jobs more frequently than they change entire career fields.

Talents and Educational Attainment

  • Natural talents are inherent strengths and not solely developed through workplace experience.
  • A bachelor's degree does not guarantee job success, highlighting the importance of skills and experience.
  • Career guidance from employers is not commonly offered, indicating a need for self-directed planning.

Social Influences on Career Choices

  • Peer influence plays a key role in students' career interests and decisions.
  • Friends' choices often encourage students to pursue specific career paths.

Skill Categories and Resources

  • Transferable skills apply across various job types, allowing for flexibility in career transitions.
  • A career cluster encompasses all potential careers in a specific subject area, guiding exploration within that field.

Decision-Making Factors

  • Choosing a career should prioritize personal passions and talents over external pressures, like family expectations or peer influence.
  • Teamwork skills developed in a collaborative environment are categorized as transferable skills.

Influencers of Career Decisions

  • Family members, teachers, and friends significantly shape students' career decisions, more than outside recruiters or employers.

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Test your knowledge with these flashcards based on Chapter 1 of 'Preparing Your Path to Success'. Each term focuses on key concepts essential for understanding career fulfillment and transferable skills. Perfect for students looking to enhance their career readiness.

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