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A person with a _____ is expected to earn an average of $52,200 each year. a. Master’s Degree b. High School Diploma c. Bachelor’s Degree d. Doctoral Degree Please select the best answer from the choices provided

In order for a person to recognize needs that are not being met and make a career out of fulfilling unmet needs, that person must have _____. a.interpretationb.sight and foresightc.independenced.decision making skills

Alice talked to her school counselor about a career in the medical field. Her counselor told her about information the counselor found in a text book. Alice’s counselor is a _____. a. primary source b. secondary source c. informal source d. formal source Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A disadvantage to joining a family business is that _____.a.more can be achieved by working in a teamb.family relationships may be negatively affectedc.one individual must take on all of the financing responsibilitiesd.there is little trust and loyalty

Based on Tiffany’s personal career profile rating, her personal values and the career values of a social worker do not match well. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Terrell’s science class volunteers at the pet shelter each week and assists with keeping the puppy cages clean. Combining academic work with a community project is an example of _____.a.job shadowingb.service learningc.an internshipd.an exploratory interview

Continuing education opportunities allow adults to _____.a.improve on their skillsb.complete their educationc.change careersd.all of the above

Jefferson is interested in starting his own business. He plans to borrow money from the local bank in order to finance the business. They will require him to submit a business plan and a(n) _____. a. buy-out plan b. income statement c. partnership agreement d. financial plan Please select the best answer from the choices provided

In order for a teen to have a successful business, they must to do all of the following EXCEPT _____.a.be prepared to work long hoursb.make a profit with the businessc.ignore customer satisfaction d.be able to promote the business

A personal career profile form can be used to match what you know about yourself to what you know about different careers.

What is one of the newest ways to receive education and training for your career?a.online learningb.vocational-technical centersc.trade schoolsd.universities

Most jobs today require post-secondary training.

Vocational education programs allow you to receive high school credit for working.

Rowan is interested in becoming a florist. Her mother’s best friend works at the local flower shop and has agreed to let Rowan observe what she does after school for a week. This is an example of _____.a.an internshipb.job shadowingc.vocational educationd.volunteer work

A short-term job or work project that can be paid or unpaid and can lead to a full-time, paying position is called a(n) _____.a.job shadowb.temp jobc.internshipd.cooperative program

Ramona just completed several personal career profiles and is ready to make a career decision. Based on her career profiles, which of the following would be her best career decision? a. Select the career where she will make the most money b. Select the career that sounds the most fun c. Select the career that is ranked lowest out of all of her career profiles d. Select the career that best matches her personal information Please select the best answer from the choices provided

The three traits an entrepreneur must possess to be successful are _____. a.motivation, humility, and decision makingb.conflict management, motivation, and decision makingc.sight & foresight, decision making, and motivationd.humility, conflict management, and sight & foresight

A business chartered by a state that legally operates as a separate entity from the owner(s) is called _____.a.franchiseb.sole proprietorshipc.partnershipd.corporation

A medium-term goal takes _____ to accomplish. a.1-2 monthsb.1-2 yearsc.1-5 yearsd.5-10 years

A business’ success depends on four key factors: financing, location, management, and _____.a.opportunity costsb.retail salesc.competitiond.employment opportunities