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.
_____ of all students who do not complete high school cannot find work.
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.
Wanting to be around others at work is part of your _____.
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.
_____ of all students who do not complete high school cannot find work.
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
High school diploma, Certificate, Bachelor's degree, Master's degree, Professional degree
Rank the nine career characteristics in order of their importance to you, with the first being the most important.
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 general, the more education a person receives, the more money they earn. The chart shows average earnings rising from $23,400 for people with some high school to $109,600 for people with a professional degree, although earnings do not increase by the same amount at every level.
What types of assistance can you receive if you apply for financial aid?
You may receive grants, scholarships, student loans, or work-study assistance to help pay for education.
Wanting to be around others at work is part of your _____.
Your best friend just said that she isn’t going to college, because she cannot afford it. What would you tell her?
I would tell her not to rule out college before exploring her options. She could apply for grants and scholarships, consider work-study or student loans, and look into a lower-cost community college or other affordable program. A school’s financial aid office can help her find resources and compare costs.
What are your options if the career you are interested in has a poor outlook?
You could build skills and gain experience that make you more competitive, consider related careers with a better outlook, or look for opportunities in places where demand is stronger. You can also keep monitoring the field, since career outlooks may change over time.
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