Study Guide Chapter 13 – Explore Careers

1.    What is the important first step in choosing career options?




2.    What should your values tell you about the career paths to consider?




3.    How many of Holland's personality types do most people usually display?




4.    If you were identified as having a “social” personality type (as outlined by Holland's personality type / career choice link), for what job would you be ideally suited?





5.    What industries will provide the most new jobs in the near future (according to the 2000 - 2001 Occupational Outlook Handbook)?






6.    Define Networking?






7.    How many career options  should you focus on during your first year of college?






8.    What campus resource should you investigate if you are struggling to decide on a career path?




9.    Define the term “resume” and name the three types most commonly used?





10.    Name the components of a good strategy for a job interview?