career planning and development example #67020

Suppose you are interested in working in an informal workplace. What are three jobs you might like?

What effects do low interest rates have on the economy?

Many jobs have been replaced because of new _____. a. weather patterns b. interest rates c. workplaces d. technology

__ are the cost of borrowing money. a. Job networks b. Interest rates c. Business cycles d. Unemployment phases

What are some differences between a formal workplace and an informal workplace?

A workplace is where people _____. a. do work b. find new jobs c. go when they are unemployed d. read advertisements for job openings

The strength of the economy depends on the balance of production and consumption of goods and services.

What are the four steps you can take if you are at risk of becoming unemployed? Explain each answer.

Suppose you are interested in working in a formal workplace. What are three jobs you might like?

When interests rates are low, spending decreases.

As the demand for goods and services decreases, job growth _____. a. increases b. decreases c. remains the same d. none of the above

In order for the economy to be strong, businesses must _____. a. produce goods and pay workers b. provide labor and pay workers c. produce goods and buy goods d. provide labor and buy goods

All of the following are considered active job search methods EXCEPT _____. a. sending out resumes b. attending job training programs c. filling out applications d. contacting potential employers

If you know you are at risk of becoming unemployed, you should _____. a. wait until you officially lose the job to worry b. get additional education to learn new skills c. spend all your money while you are still making it d. ignore the economy, because it is always changing

The military is a formal workplace in which workers _____. a. choose what they want to do each day b. have to follow a set schedule c. are more relaxed with their bosses d. are able to dress casually

As the demand for goods and services increases, job growth _____. a. increases b. decreases c. remains the same d. none of the above

To be out of work is to be employed.

You would most likely find _____ in a formal workplace. a. flexible hours b. casual dress c. a relaxed environment d. strict rules

Every workplace is different.

You would most likely find _____ in an informal workplace. a. strict rules b. uniforms c. flexible hours d. a serious environment

Getting a haircut from a barber is an example of a service that can be purchased.

Most new jobs in the United States will be in the _____. a. manufacturing industries b. goods-producing industries c. service-producing industries d. agriculture-producing industries

List the four workplace trends discussed in the lecture.

List the five factors that affect the labor market.

A _____ is an example of a service that can be purchased. a. car b. DVD c. sweater d. massage

Discuss how the workplace is changing and why it is important to understand workplace trends.

A pair of shorts, a DVD, a car, and a necklace are all considered goods or items that people buy.

What is one advantage and one disadvantage of the global economy for American workers?

Most new workers in the labor force are men.

Anita is interested in new technology that can make the processes at her business run more smoothly. What resources could she use to assist her in learning about new technologies? a. Classes b. Online forums c. Workshops d. All of the above

Workers are constantly adjusting to changes in technology and society that affect work. In order to keep up with all of these changes, it is important to invest in _____. a. telecommuting b. lifelong learning c. outsourcing d. social change

When a large marketing company contracts with a payroll service company to process employee checks for them, they are _____. a. diversifying the workforce b. outsourcing c. telecommuting d. completing the business cycle

Janice's grandmother stayed at home and took care of her family while her grandfather worked. Today Janice lives on her own and has a full time job. What factor that affects the labor market is represented in this situation? a. Population shift b. Social change c. World event d. Government action

The following factors affect the labor market EXCEPT: a. Government actions b. Social change c. Population shifts d. Teamwork

Government actions can have positive or negative effects on business.

When workers use technology to work from home or an office center, they are _____. a. distributing work b. telecommuting c. outsourcing d. socially changing

A war begins between two countries, causing a need for thousands of new workers to produce uniforms and weapons. What factor that affects the labor market is represented in this situation? a. Social change b. Population shift c. World event d. Internal government action

The global economy _____. a. is a trend that is fading quickly b. has only positive effects for the United States c. has eliminated some jobs in the United States d. has little effect on today's workers in the United States

The number of minorities in the workforce is _____. a. diminishing b. increasing c. unchanging d. decreasing

Jane started a new job and is able to telecommute instead of working in the office. She knows she is doing a great job, but she is afraid that her boss doesn't notice her good work because she telecommutes. What can Jane do to make sure she isn't invisible to her boss? a. Keep her boss informed of her progress and accomplishments b. Make herself available for meetings, conferences and industry events c. Schedule weekly lunch dates with her boss d. All of the above

Define the term lifestyle and explain the kind of lifestyle you would like in your future. Then, discuss how work affects lifestyle.

According to the US Bureau of Labor, the average American will have more than 8 different jobs by the age of 32. How can having several different jobs help you in your career?

How is a job different from a career?

Amelia is going to school to get a degree in Early Childhood Education. She wants to open her own daycare after she graduates. What can she do while attending school to gain work experience?

List three things you should consider when selecting a career.

List 5 of your personal interests. List 5 of your personal skills. Do any of your skills and interests overlap?

What are five things you can do to overcome stereotypes?

People work for many different reasons. What are three of them?

What are four causes of loss in job satisfaction?

What is an example of a work stereotype that you know of? Why should you be careful of work stereotypes?

List five things stereotypes are commonly based upon.

List three things you can do to improve job satisfaction.