Career Planning and Salary

Quiz

Question 1

Figuring out what kind of salary you need to support yourself is part of assessing your ___________.

A. financial needs

B. skills and interests

C. personality

Question 2

Before you begin a new career path, you should __________________.

A. research different schools to attend

B. assess your personality and interests

C. quit your current job to focus on your job search

Question 3

Researching the _________________ of a career will help you learn about potential workplace safety issues.

A. average salary

B. job outlook

C. types of positions available

D. typical working conditions

Question 4

You should research the ______________ of a career to learn about its long-term growth and stability.

A. workplace culture

B. job outlook

C. average salary

Question 5

You should take some time to calculate the total value of a salary by including your _____________.

A. hourly wage

B. take-home pay

C. benefits

Question 6

You can estimate the kind of salary you should expect to earn by determining ___________________________.

A. the average salary in your field

B. your market value

C. your financial needs

Question 7

You can gain real-world experience in a new industry by ________________.

A. volunteering

B. conducting research

C. using e-learning

Question 8

_____________ skills are focused around broader concepts, such as communication or leadership.

A. Technical

B. Mechanical

C. Transferable

Question 9

S.M.A.R.T. goals are:

A. Strategic, Memorable, Attainable, Realistic, Team-oriented

B. Specific, Measureable, Attainable, Relevant, Timely

C. Sound, Measureable, Action-oriented, Realistic, Timely

Answers:

1) A. financial needs
2) B. assess your personality and interests
3) D. typical working conditions
4) B. job outlook
5) C. benefits
6) B. your market value
7) A. volunteering
8) C. Transferable
9) B. Specific, Measureable, Attainable, Relevant, Timely