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Exam Study GuideUse with outline notesExamples of InterestsHobbies ActivitiesSubjects1.01 Understand interests, attitudes, and values.2Interest CategoriesCategoriesPeopleDataThingsIdeasGroup your interests accordingly.PeopleDataThingsIdeas1.01 Understand interests, attitudes, and values.3Practice Questions - Set 11. Watching television, drawing, and reading are all examples of:A attitudes.B data.C hobbies.D things.

2. Cheerleading, debating, and studying are all examples of:A activities.B hobbies.C information.D subjects.3. Hiking, hobbies, and hunting are all examples of:A data.B interests.C things.D values.

4. Negativity, sadness, and jealousy are all examples of what?A AttitudesB IdeasC InterestsD Values

1.01 Understand interests, attitudes, and values.4How is attitude classified?PositiveNegative

How do positive and negative attitudes affect your outlook on life?How can attitude affect the work place?1.01 Understand interests, attitudes, and values.5Types of ValuesRelationships being close to friends and familyResponsibility being dependable and trustworthyAchievement wanting to succeed in whatever you doCompassion - caring for othersRecognition wanting to be respected and appreciated.Courage overcoming fear to face problems1.01 Understand interests, attitudes, and values.61.02 Understand personality and learning styles.7

Youve got personality!

Personality can be categorized by your:Actions Helpful, playful, charmingFeelings Happy, sad, gladHabits talk fast when nervous, twirl hair when thinking..Thoughts wishful, positive, negative..What are some other examples?7Personality is the traits that make a person unique.8 Learning Styles or Multiple Intelligences1.02 Understand personality and learning styles.9Verbal/Linguistic

DefinitionVerbal/Linguistic related to words and languageCharacteristicsLikes to read booksListens to and gives oral presentationsCommunicates through written and oral messagesLikes discussions and debatesLikes to explain thingsHow does this person learn best?Saying, hearing, and seeing words

91.02 Understand personality and learning styles.10Logical/MathematicalDefinitionLogical/Mathematical reasoned, precise, accurateCharacteristicsLikes to conduct experimentsLikes to work with numbersLikes to explore patterns and relationshipsGood at math, problem solving, and reasoningHow does this person learn best?Categorizing, classifying, and working with patterns and relationships

101.02 Understand personality and learning styles.11Bodily/KinestheticDefinitionPhysical activity and movement and awareness through sensory perception hearing, seeing, smelling, feeling CharacteristicsLikes to move around, touch, talk, and use body languageGood at sports, dancing, gymnastics, and craftsHow does this person learn best?By touching, moving, interacting with space and processing knowledge through bodily sensations

111.02 Understand personality and learning styles.12Visual/SpatialDefinitionMental images, seeing, sight CharacteristicsLikes to draw, build, design, and createDaydreamer and imaginativeWatches movies and plays computer gamesGood at sensing changesGood at puzzles and mazes and reading charts and graphsHow does this person learn best?By visualizing, dreaming, and using colors and pictures

121.02 Understand personality and learning styles.13Musical/RhythmicDefinitionSound arranged in patterns, tone, and pitch through music, poetry, color, painting, and photography CharacteristicsLikes to sing, hum tunes, listen to music, play an instrumentGood at picking up sounds, remembering melodies, noticing pitch, rhythm, and patternsGood at keeping timeHow does this person learn best?Through rhythm, melody, and music

131.02 Understand personality and learning styles.14InterpersonalDefinitionRelated to relationships with other people CharacteristicsHas lots of friends, likes to talk and join groupsGood at understanding peopleGood at communicatingGood at mediation (resolving conflict)How does this person learn best?Sharing with others, collaborative groups, and teaching others

141.02 Understand personality and learning styles.15IntrapersonalDefinitionWithin self CharacteristicsLikes to work aloneReflective and self-awareInstinctualOriginalHow does this person learn best?Working alone, individualized projects, and self-paced instruction

151.02 Understand personality and learning styles.16NaturalisticDefinitionRelated to nature and the environmentCharacteristicsLikes to work outsideEnjoys geography, weather, learning about the environmentGood at categorizing, organizing, planning, Interested in preservation and conservationLikes to work with animalsHow does this person learn best?By studying natures patterns, such as erosion and climate, learning how things work, and cause and effect relationships

16Transferable SkillsSocial and Communication ListeningProblem-SolvingTechnologyDecision MakingOrganizing and PlanningTeamworkAdaptabilityPersonal SkillsPhysicalMentalSocial

2.01 Understand how interests and values influence career choices.19Career CategoriesCareers are divided into four broad categories to make searching for jobs and job descriptions easier.Working with People involves working to benefit people or society. Careers include: teaching, doctor, coaching, law enforcement, social worker, etc. Working with Data involves working with information and numbers. Careers include: accounting, researching, computer programming, etc. 192.01 Understand how interests and values influence career choices.20Career Categories (continued)Working with Things involves working with equipment, machines, and tools. Careers include: building, cooking, landscaping, operating machines, etc.Working with Ideas involves working with concepts and ideas. Careers include acting, designing, organizing, writing, etc. 202.01 Understand how interests and values influence career choices.21What values are most important?CreativityBeing able to produce or do something originalRecognitionBeing respected or known for what you doIndependenceBeing able to work on your own and at your own speedJob SecurityHaving regular steady workVarietyBeing able to do different things21Dr. Hollands Code to Personality TypesRealisticInvestigativeArtisticSocialEnterpriserConventionalWORK CATEGORIESJOB WORK DONE TO EARN MONEYOCCUPATION SET OF RELATED JOB SKILLS AND EXPERIENCESCAREER A SERIES OF JOBS HELD OVER A PERIOD OF TIME IN THE SAME OR RELATED FIELD OF INTERESTVOLUNTEER - WORK DONE FOR FUN

REASONS WHY PEOPLE WORKMoney (Income)IdentityLifestyleSatisfactionContribution to society

REASONS FOR CHANGE IN THE WORKING WORLDGlobal EconomyTechnologySocietyWorkplace Trends more women working than ever before

TeamWorkforce DiversityJob SharingOutsourcingTelecommutingFlextimeWork Place Trends Vocabulary1.Which is an example of how society haschanged the world of work?A Decreased number of grandparents in the workplaceB Decreased number of men in the workplaceC Increased number of adolescents in the workplaceD Increased number of woman in the workplace

2.A female engineer noticed that more womenengineers are in her department than men. Whatworld of work change has contributed to thisincrease?A Global economyB TechnologyC SocietyD Workplace trends

3.An employee worked in the same plant for tenyears. In six months, his/her department willmove overseas. What world of work change hascontributed to this move?A Global economyB TechnologyC SocietyD Workplace trends4.Ann works for a large company. Her office is inher home. What world of work change has contributed to this?A Global economyB TechnologyC SocietyD Workplace trends

5.Which is an example of how technology has changed the world of work?A Availability of onsite childcare facilitiesB Keeping appointments on a BlackberryC More casual dressingD Using a paper calendar

6. Which is an example of how the global economy has changed the world of work?A Minimum work age is youngerB Most people work at homeC No more weekend workD Required some jobs to be moved overseas

7.Which is an example of how the global economy has changed the world of work?A Increase in the number of work daysB Many people work from homeC People do not have to travel for workD Telephone assistance from India

Practice Questions Set 2Practice Questions Set 31. Which is an example of a workplace trend?A Being a lifelong learnerB Being concernedC Being optimisticD Being the best employee

2. Tom worked as a newspaper deliverer, taxi driver, and waiter. These are examples of which type of work?A JobB OccupationC CareerD Volunteer3. In six years, Jane worked as a teacher,counselor, and principal. These are examples of which type of work?A JobB OccupationC CareerD Volunteer4. Kim has been an X-Ray technician, nurse, and surgeon. These are examples of which type of work?A JobB OccupationC CareerD Volunteer5. Tom donates his time on weekends, feeding the homeless and reading to the elderly. These are examples of which type of work?A JobB OccupationC CareerD Volunteer

TRADITIONAL / NON-TRADITIONAL CAREERSTraditional Careers are those careers you would identify as typically male or typically female.

Non-traditional Careers arethose that are not thought of as traditional male or female.

Practice Questions Set 41. Which are examples of types of work grouped by similar careers?A Dentist and surgeonB Receptionist and engineerC Baker and barberD Musician and researcher

2. Which are examples of types of work grouped by similar careers?A Engineer and eye doctorB Cashier and clerkC Driver and drafterD Scientist and school teacher3. Which are examples of types of work grouped by common interests?A Firefighter and farmerB Architect and accountantC Hairstylist and barberD Receptionist and mechanic

4. Which are examples of types of work grouped by career field?A Coach and umpireB Cook and hairstylistC Funeral director and mathematicianD Electrician and editorCAREER CLUSTERSA CAREER CLUSTER IS A GROUP OF JOBS AND INDUSTRIES THAT ARE SIMILAR.

CAREER CLUSTERS16 National Career ClustersAgriculture, Food, and Natural ResourceArchitecture and ConstructionArts, Audio/Video Technology, & CommunicationsBusiness, Management, and AdministrationEducation and TrainingCLUSTERS (CONTD)FinanceGovernment and Public AdministrationHealth ScienceHospitality and TourismHuman ServicesInformation TechnologyCLUSTERS (CONTD)Law, Public Safety, and SecurityManufacturingMarketing, Sales, and ServiceScience, Technology, Engineering, and MathematicsTransportation, Distribution, and Logistics3.02 Understand skills needed for employment success35Foundation Skills Basic Reading locates, understands, and interprets written information in prose and in documents such as manuals, graphs, and schedulesWriting communicates thoughts, ideas, information, and messages in writing, and creates documents such as letters, directions, manuals, reports, graphs, and flow chartsArithmetic/Mathematics performs basic computations and approaches practical problems by choosing appropriately from a variety of mathematical techniquesListening receives, attends to, interprets, and responds to verbal messages and other cuesSpeaking organizes ideas and communicates orally353.02 Understand skills needed for employment success36Thinking SkillsCreativity generates new ideasDecision Making specifies goals and constraints, generates alternatives, considers risks, and evaluates and chooses best alternativeProblem Solving recognizes problems and devises and implements plan of actionSeeing Things in the Minds Eye organizes, and processes symbols, pictures, graphs, objects, and other informationKnowing how to learn uses efficient learning techniques to acquire and apply new knowledge and skillsReasoning discovers a rule or principle underlying the relationship between two or more objects and applies it when solving a problem363.02 Understand skills needed for employment success37Personal QualitiesResponsibility exerts a high level of effort and perseveres towards goal attainmentSelf-Esteem believes in own self-worth and maintains a positive view of selfSociability demonstrates understanding, friendliness, adaptability, empathy, and politeness in group settingsSelf-Management assesses self accurately, sets personal goals, monitors progress, and exhibits self-controlIntegrity/Honesty chooses ethical courses of action37Workplace Specific Skills3.02 Understand skills needed for employment success39ResourcesTime selects goal-relevant activities, ranks them, allocates time, and prepares and follows schedulesMoney uses or prepares budgets, makes forecasts, keeps records, and makes adjustments to meet objectivesMaterial and Facilities acquires, stores, allocates, and uses materials or space efficientlyHuman Resources assesses skills and distributes work accordingly, evaluates performance and provides feedback393.02 Understand skills needed for employment success40InterpersonalParticipates as a Member of a Team contributes to group effortTeaches Others New SkillsServes Clients/Customers works to satisfy customers expectationsExercises Leadership communicates ideas to justify position, persuades and convinces others, responsibly challenges existing procedures and policiesNegotiates works toward agreements involving exchange of resources, resolves divergent interestsWorks with Diversity works well with men and women from diverse backgrounds403.02 Understand skills needed for employment success41InformationAcquires and Evaluates Information identifies need for data, obtains it from existing sources or creates it, and evaluates its relevance and accuracyOrganizes and Maintains Information organizes, processes, and maintains written or computerized records and other forms of information in a systematic fashionInterprets and Communicates Information selects and analyzes information and communicates the results to others using oral, written, graphic, pictorial, or multimedia methodsUses Computers to Process Information employs computers to acquire, organize, analyze, and communicate information413.02 Understand skills needed for employment success42SystemsUnderstands Systems knows how social, organizational, and technological systems work and operates effectively with themMonitors and Corrects Performance distinguishes trends, predicts impacts on system operations, diagnoses deviations in systems performance and corrects malfunctionsImproves or Designs Systems suggests modifications to existing systems and develops new or alternative systems to improve performance

423.02 Understand skills needed for employment success43TechnologySelects Technology chooses procedures, tools, or equipment including computers and related technologiesApplies Technology to Task understands overall intent and proper procedure for setup and operation of equipmentMaintains and Troubleshoots Equipment prevents, identifies, or solves problems with equipment, including computers and other technologies43441. Preparing budgets and repairing cars are both examples of:A basic skills.B interpersonal skills.C systems skills.D workplace-specific skills.

2. Directing air planes, performing surgery, and designing bridges are all examples of:A basic skills.B foundation skills.C transferable skills.D workplace-specific skills.

3. Which is an example of using an interpersonal skill?A Playing an instrumentB Researching problemsC Serving as a class officerD Singing a solo4. Making work schedules, taking X-rays, andupdating computer systems are classified astypes of:A basic skills.B foundation skills.C personal qualities.D workplace-specific skills.

5. Picking out clothes to wear, writing songs, and doing an experiment are examples of whatfoundation skills category?A BasicB Personality qualitiesC SocialD Thinking

6. Playing with friends, being a club president, and doing chores are examples of what foundation skills category?A BasicB Personal qualitiesC ThinkingD WritingPractice Questions - Set 5Transferable Skills BookCommunication/Social/ListeningIncludes speaking, writing, and interpersonal skills.Flexibility/AdaptabilityDemonstrates willingness to change course or adapt to new rules. Also, open mindedTeamworkBecoming skilled at sharing responsibility and work with others. Add value to the groups efforts.3.02 Understand skills needed for employment success45Organizing and PlanningLeadershipDemonstrating the ability to organize people, assist, and guide them.TechnologyProblem Solving & Decision Making

3.02 Understand skills needed for employment success46Transferable Skills BookPractice Questions Set 6 (1-10)471. Defining, investigating, and researching are classified as types of:adaptability skills.interpersonal skills.problem-solving skills.writing skills.

2. Note Taking, scheduling parties, and sorting mail are classified as types of:adaptability skills.communication skills.organizing and planning skills.resource skills.

3. Which is an example of using teamwork skills to make work more effective?Conducting an experimentDeveloping a project with a group of coworkers.Emailing informationResearching

4. Being on time to meetings, being a team player, and being flexible on the job are examples of:basic skills.interpersonal skills.organizing skills.transferable skills.

5. Being a good listener, keeping an open mind, and resolving conflicts on the job are examples of:adaptability skills.basic skills.organizing skills.transferable skills.

6. Which is an example of using listening skills to make work more effective?Organizing paperworkReading chartsTaking telephone messagesWriting company letters

48Which is an example of using problem-solving skills to make work more effective?A Editing a documentB Creating work plansC Talking with a co-worker about a disagreementD Trading offices

Joining a club, helping with a fundraiser, & sharing club duties are all examples of:A adaptability skills.B basic skills.C math skills.D teamwork skills.

Counting change, doing homework, & debating are all examples of:A adaptability skills.B basic skills.C organizing skills.D people skills.

Which is an example of using adaptability skills to make work more effective?A Agreeing to work later than scheduledB Complaining about a new work scheduleC Organizing filesD Typing reports4.01 Understand where to seek employment.49Resources Used to Seek Employment

Networking

InternetPrinted Resources494.01 Understand where to seek employment.50Networking ResourcesCareer Fairs - potential employers Community Members businesses, community programs, religious organizationsFamily and Friends parents, siblings, neighborsSchool Resources - clubs, CTSOs, staff

Click here to go back504.01 Understand where to seek employment.51Printed ResourcesNewspapers want ads Bulletin Boards job postingsHelp Wanted Signs Advertisements in store windows

Click here to go back

514.01 Understand where to seek employment.52Internet ResourcesCareer SpecificCompany SpecificGeneral Job SearchLocation SpecificClick here to go back

524.02 Understand how to apply, interview, and make a career plan for the future.53Employment DocumentsJob ApplicationResumeCover LetterThank you letter

534.02 Understand how to apply, interview, and make a career plan for the future.54Job Application Why is it important?A Job Application is more than just a piece of paper. It provides employers with the first impression of a potential employee. An application that is sloppy or contains inaccurate information will always end up in the trash.

544.02 Understand how to apply, interview, and make a career plan for the future.55Job Application What is the purpose?Provides personal data, education, and work history Demonstrates ability to read and follow simple directionsDemonstrates ability to write neatly, spell, and provide clear and concise descriptions of work history and educationTo verify honesty

554.02 Understand how to apply, interview, and make a career plan for the future.56Employment DocumentsJob ApplicationResumeCover LetterThank you letter

564.02 Understand how to apply, interview, and make a career plan for the future.57Job Application Why is it important?A Job Application is more than just a piece of paper. It provides employers with the first impression of a potential employee. An application that is sloppy or contains inaccurate information will always end up in the trash.

574.02 Understand how to apply, interview, and make a career plan for the future.58Job Application What is the purpose?Provides personal data, education, and work history Demonstrates ability to read and follow simple directionsDemonstrates ability to write neatly, spell, and provide clear and concise descriptions of work history and educationTo verify honesty

584.02 Understand how to apply, interview, and make a career plan for the future.59The Interview What is the purpose?Most important step in the employment processApplicants opportunity to Showcase self and qualificationsLearn about opportunities for advancementLearn about the employers management styleLearn about the expectations of the jobEmployers opportunity to:Assess the applicants personality, motivation, knowledge, and work ethicDetermine if the applicant is a right fit for the company

594.02 Understand how to apply, interview, and make a career plan for the future.60Types of InterviewsFormal Face-to-face (F2F) meeting of applicant and employerGroup - Sometimes called a panel or tag team interviewConducted by an employer and one or more staff membersApplicant is asked questions by all team membersMeasures how applicant interacts with different peopleTests how applicant handles stressInformational - Initiated by the jobseeker Get advice/information from employer people in career fieldNetwork for job leads and referralsMake first impression with employerTelephone Often used to screen applicants and determine which applicants warrant a F2F interview604.02 Understand how to apply, interview, and make a career plan for the future.61Before the interviewResearch the company and industryPlan and practice:an introduction of yourselfwhat to say about your skills, knowledge, abilities, experience and goalsa list of questions to askSelect appropriate attirePrepare a rsum (if needed)Make a list of references (with permission)Plan to go alonePrint directions (if needed) 614.02 Understand how to apply, interview, and make a career plan for the future.62During the interview Arrive on time not too early or lateExhibit confidence and positive attitudeSpeak clearlyGive firm handshakeDisplay appropriate body language eye contacthand gesturesactive listeningSell yourself and qualificationsBe truthfulAnswer and ask questions Thank the interviewer for the interview

624.02 Understand how to apply, interview, and make a career plan for the future.63After the interviewFollow up with a thank you letterShows employer that you are interested in the jobOpportunity to clarify something you said or forgot to say during the interviewGuidelinesKeep it short and error freeThank interviewer for taking time to talk with youRestate your interest in the job and why youd be an asset to the companyUse personal business letter format Send no later than two days after the interviewBe persistent, but not a pest634.02 Understand how to apply, interview, and make a career plan for the future.64Rsum What is the purpose?Summarizes applicants qualificationsProvides personal data, education, work history, and reference informationStimulates interest of employerDetermines if applicant is worth interviewing644.02 Understand how to apply, interview, and make a career plan for the future.65Rsum Guidelines for KeyingLimit it to one page, if possibleShowcase skills and qualifications, but be honestUse reverse chronological order for education and work experienceUse action verbs such as created, designedUse present tense in describing a current job and past tense for others Get permission to use names as referencesKey and proofread carefully654.02 Understand how to apply, interview, and make a career plan for the future.66Rsum ComponentsPersonal Data Name, address, phone number, e-mail Objective Position applied forEducation Schools attended or currently attending, specialized subjects or programs, graduation dates (or expected graduation date) Work experience/volunteer work Employment history, volunteer positions, apprenticeshipsSkills and abilities Job-related skills and abilitiesHonors and Activities Honors, awards, activities that indicate leadership and teamwork ability or relate to position References May include statement indicating that references are available upon request664.02 Understand how to apply, interview, and make a career plan for the future.67Cover Letter What is the purpose?To introduce the applicant to the potential employerTo explain reason for applyingTo describe qualificationsTo request an interviewTo complement the rsum

674.02 Understand how to apply, interview, and make a career plan for the future.68Cover Letter Guidelines for KeyingMust be keyed in 11 or 12 pt fontMust be error-freeAddress to a specific person, avoid Dear SirContent should be clear and concise Letter should be briefUse personal business letter formatUse high quality paper684.02 Understand how to apply, interview, and make a career plan for the future.69Cover Letter ComponentsParagraph 1 What position you are applying for and how you found out about the jobParagraph 2 Why you should be hired. Information about your qualifications and experience. Paragraph 3 Request an interview and provide contact information69Practice Questions Set 71. Pat wants to work at a store. The employer needs to know what job Pam is interested in, the date that she can start, and the names of her references. Which employment document should she complete?A Cover letterB Job applicationC Reference letterD Rsum

2. Which is an example of information that Mya should list in the References section of a job application?A CounselorB Ms. AngieC Robert WhiteD Swim coach

3. Which is an example of information that Tarashould list in the Employment Desired sectionof a job application?A Bombay High SchoolB City grocery storeC Member of science clubD Web page designer

4. Which is an example of what to do when completing a job application?A Check it for errorsB Copy it on colored paperC Decorate it neatlyD Post it on the employers door5. Which is an example of what to do when completing a job application?A Alter informationB Complete it with a pencilC Take your time completing itD Use abbreviations only

6. Which is an example of what to do if a mistakeis made when completing a job application?A Complete another applicationB Draw a line through a mistakeC Ignore the mistakeD Write over the mistake

7. Which is an example of why an employer requires applicants to complete job applications?A Get employees birth dateB Know what an employee likesC Know employees businessD See how well an employee reads.