Researching Careers Answers

When conducting research, you should check gathered information against other sources to make sure it is credible.

Websites whose URL’s contain tildes (~) are usually published by the government.

An arrangement in which local businesses team up with schools, hiring students to perform jobs that use knowledge and skills taught in their school classes is called a _____.

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 _____.

An informal meeting with a person who works in a career that interests you is known as a(n) _____.

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

There are pros and cons for doing temp work.

The older a Website is, the more credible it is.

An example of a source would be _____.

The Occupational Outlook Handbook is updated every _____ years.

The older a Website is, the more credible it is.

A librarian is often the best resource for finding information within the library.

An informal meeting with a person who works in a career that interests you is known as a(n) _____.

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 _____.

_____ is short-term employment that may allow you to develop contacts that may help in finding a permanent job

There are pros and cons for doing temp work.

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

Interviewing friends and family about their jobs and careers is one way of conducting ______ research about your own career options.

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 source can be either primary or secondary.