FYS100 First Year Seminar. Chapter 12

Question 1

A career is:

Group of answer choices

a. A job you can get in a single transaction

b. A profession you train for

c. The only way to fulfill your purpose

d. The result of a college degree

Question 2

A career is different from a job in all the following ways EXCEPT:

Group of answer choices

a. A job is something you intend to do permanently

b. A career is something for which you train

c. A job does not require as much strategy and time

d. A career is something you plan and strive for

Question 3

Alex's father wants them to choose a career that is popular right now, like technology. Alex is not interested in technology, but they choose to follow their father's advice. Which career myth does this example illustrate?

Group of answer choices

a. A college degree will guarantee you a job and a high salary.

b. There is one perfect job for everyone.

c. You should base your major on "hot" careers.

d. You should be passionate about your work.

Question 4

Yolanda believes she wants to be a teacher, but she is not excited about her student teaching placement. She thinks that if she is not excited about it then she is doing something wrong. Yolanda's advisor suggested that she remember why she wanted to be a teacher, how it fits with her skills, and whether it offers her satisfaction. Which career myth is Yolanda's advisor trying to help her avoid?

Group of answer choices

a. There is one perfect job for everyone.

b. You should base your major on "hot" careers.

c. You should be passionate about your work.

d. Your career path should follow a straight line.

Question 5

Hank's mother is trying to help him decide on a career path. She reminds him how well he did in math classes and encourages him to pursue a career in accounting. Hank struggles in his first accounting class in college. What should Hank do?

Group of answer choices

a. Drop the class and change his major.

b. Never listen to his mother again.

c. Drop out of college.

d. Talk to his professor and attempt one more accounting course.

Question 6

Education and the work world are:

Group of answer choices

a. Exactly the same

b. Extremely different

c. Unnecessary

d. None of the above

Question 7

Dianna recently graduated with a degree in chemistry. She has applied for jobs in laboratories and research organizations. Unfortunately, Dianna has not received any response to her applications. Dianna is likely to succumb to the myth that:

Group of answer choices

a. You can't get a good job with a chemistry degree.

b. You should base your major on "hot" careers.

c. You should be passionate about your work.

d. Your career path should follow a straight line.

Question 8

When you are more interested in the activities of your work beyond your paycheck, you are probably:

Group of answer choices

a. Sleep deprived

b. Pursuing a career

c. In the wrong job

d. Making a lot of money

Question 9

Most colleges have a career center that can help you learn about yourself. Usually, they employ formal assessments. Which of the following formal assessments could assist with career planning?

Group of answer choices

a. Interest assessments

b. Personality measures

c. Career planning inventories

d. All of the above

Question 10

Carlos wants to pursue a career in politics. His advisor suggested that Carlos find a ________ who works in politics.

Group of answer choices

a. Friend

b. Mentor

c. Employer

d. Family member

Question 11

Whitney's advisor suggested that she join the education club. While she is an education major, Whitney is not interested in attending club meetings. Why do you think her advisor suggested that she join the education club?

Group of answer choices

a. Access to guest speakers and networking events

b. To make friends

c. Because the education club needs more members

d. None of the above

Question 12

Graduates often stay connected to their college through the _____________ association.

Group of answer choices

a. Networking

b. Foundational

c. Graduate

d. Alumni

Question 13

References and letters of recommendation will be necessary for many internships and most jobs. Which of the following people is least likely to give you a good reference?

Group of answer choices

a. A professor whose class you took twice because you failed the first time.

b. A professor whose class you earned an A in three years ago.

c. Your internship supervisor.

d. The director of the Student Success Center where you volunteer as a tutor.

Question 14

Internships, externships, fieldwork, undergraduate research, and service learning are examples of:

Group of answer choices

a. College courses

b. Leadership opportunities

c. Experiential learning

d. Networking

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT a step in the Career Planning Cycle?

Group of answer choices

a. Learn about yourself

b. Try things out

c. Explore majors

d. Demonstrate competence

Question 16

Becoming aware of your interests, skills, values, and personality can help you prepare for your career. These are all aspects of:

Group of answer choices

a. Self-knowledge

b. Mentoring

c. Internship experiences

d. Service-learning

Question 17

Learning about future careers is important. Which of the following is the least useful source of career information?

Group of answer choices

a. Occupational Outlook Handbook

b. Professional organizations

c. Google

d. People who currently work in that career

Question 18

What is the difference between an internship and volunteering?

Group of answer choices

a. Volunteers usually get paid for their work

b. Internship involves a higher level of commitment

c. Volunteers are expected to demonstrate growth toward specific goals

d. Internship is unstructured and unsupervised

Question 19

Gina is interested in working during the summer. Although she cannot find a part-time job in her preferred career path, she still wants to use her work experience to support her future job search. What advice would you give Gina?

Group of answer choices

a. Take summer classes instead of working

b. Complete a formal career assessment

c. Spend the summer sleeping and watching television

d. Reflect on and document transferable skills

Question 20

Trenton spent the evening at a networking event. After the event, he reflected on his actions and conversations. Trenton realized that he spent a lot of time talking about what he knows. He thinks he may have made a mistake and probably should have focused more on what he is:

Group of answer choices

a. Majoring in

b. Planning to do this summer

c. Learning

d. Good at

Question 21

Feeling personally fulfilled and connected to your ___________ can come from many sources. Some people find this in their career. Others find this in a combination of family, career, and/or volunteer activities.

Group of answer choices

a. Peers

b. Purpose

c. Self-awareness

d. Career

Question 22

Creating a career is the same as getting a job.

Group of answer choices

True

False

Question 23

It is extremely important to choose your major and career wisely because you will not be able to change your career later in life.

Group of answer choices

True

False

Question 24

Balance and rest are critical for success and well-being

Group of answer choices

True

False

Question 25

Brendan is a math major, but he believes he wants to pursue a career in interior design. He could talk to his advisor about changing his _____________.

Question 26

A career is something that you train for and intend to do _______________.

Question 27

Kayla has always enjoyed art. She believes she is good at creating beautiful designs and wants to pursue a career as an artist. This decision is based on her _______________.

Question 28

Terrence is a marketing major. He secured an internship at a radio station. Most of his responsibilities involve filing paperwork and greeting guests. Terrence confides in his advisor that his internship is not what he expected. His advisor encouraged him to focus on learning and practicing _________________ skills.

Question 29

Uri wants to take formal career assessment. Their friend suggested they visit the _________ center on campus.

Question 30

The __________________ helps us apply concrete steps to figure out where we might fit in the work world.

Question 31

One of the best ways to grow from your volunteer and internship experiences is to ___________ what you have learned.

Question 32

______________ skills are those that are useful across a wide variety of careers and job roles.