A CAREER PLANNING QUIZ

1. Most people have the ability to do well in any job if they set their minds to it.
   True
   False
2. Except for the income it provides, your job has little influence on your way of life.
   True
   False
3. There is only one right job for you in terms of your abilities.
   True
   False
4. The typical worker will work in several different occupations during his or her lifetime.
   True
   False
5. Apprentices are paid while they learn.
   True
   False
6. Students who plan to work after high school need the same basic academic skills as students who plan to go on to college.
   True
   False
7. Programs at a two-year community and technical college are limited to students who want to transfer to a four-year college.
   True
   False
8. Working in an occupation is the only way you can learn whether you like it.
   True
   False
9. Generally speaking, the more education you have the more likely you will find a job.
   True
   False
10. Most people find their jobs through newspaper ads.
    True
    False
11. The job interview is not the most important part of the job hunt.
    True
    False
12. The best way to get a job is to wait until the right opportunity comes along.
    True
    False
13. Most new jobs will require more than a high school education.
    True
    False
14. The average American spends more waking time in work-related activities than any other activity.
    True
    False
15. Most jobs in high-tech electronics and computer companies require an electrical engineering background.
    True
    False
16. Mailing resumes is the best way to contact a large number of employers if you are looking for a job.
    True
    False
17. Which is the best way to begin planning a career?
    A. Identify your interests and abilities.
    B. Take tests to determine what you should do.
    C. Look at what is available in the job market.
    D. Talk to a psychic.
18. If you cannot decide which occupation to go into, you should first:
    A. Try as many jobs as you can.
    B. Try one and, if you like it, stick with it.
    C. Find out more about each occupation before making a decision.
    D. Find out which one you could do in Hawaii.
19. Which will probably best describe the job opportunities ten years from now?
    A. Most jobs will require four or more years of college.
    B. There will be a greater number of jobs for those with technical skills acquired beyond high school.
    C. There will be a greater number of jobs for unskilled workers.
    D. The demand for rock musicians will be at an all-time high.
20. How do you choose between two colleges, if you have been accepted to both?
    A. Compare the list of what you want out of college with what the college has to offer.
    B. Choose the least expensive one.
    C. Find out who else is going.

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