Career Expectations Answers
Your best friend just said that she isn’t going to college, because she cannot afford it. What would you tell her?
You should tell your friend that, even though the cost of post-secondary education is high, not being able to afford it alone should not stop her from pursuing it. There are many kinds of financial aid available to help her pay for school including loans, scholarships, grants, and work-study programs.
What are your options if the career you are interested in has a poor outlook?
If you are interested in an area that has a poor outlook, you can gain additional education and work experience to be competitive for the limited positions available. You may also want to consider looking for a job in a related or similar career.
Using the chart below for reference, how would you describe the relationship between the amount of education you receive and the amount of money you make?
In most cases, the more education you receive, the more money you make. The less education you have, especially if you do not graduate high school, the less money you will make on average.
What types of assistance can you receive if you apply for financial aid?
Grants, scholarships, loans, and work-study programs
Rank the five following levels of postsecondary education based on the average yearly income, starting with the lowest income first. High school diploma Professional degree Certificate Master's degree Bachelor's degree
1. High school diploma 2. Certificate 3. Bachelor’s degree 4. Master’s degree 5. Professional degree
Rank the nine career characteristics in order of their importance to you, with the first being the most important.
Student answers will vary, but should include a ranked list of the nine categories discussed.
Did you find these answers helpful?
TRY EDGENUITY HACKS
- Auto Complete Exams
- Auto Complete Assignments
- Skip Videos Instantly