Jonathan enjoys working with numbers, recognizing patterns, problem solving. The learning style that best fits Jonathan is _____.
A(n) _____ is something a person wants to get out of a job or that brings them job satisfaction.
A successful lawyer’s main interest area would be _____.
Describe an advantage and a disadvantage to employers administering personality tests.
Advantages -lower turnover by selecting candidates who have similar traits to veteran employees -can reveal more information about applicant's abilities and interests -can identify interpersonal traits that may be needed for certain jobs Disadvantages -difficult to measure personality traits that may not be well defined -training and experience may have greater impact on job performance than personality -Responses may be altered by applicant's desire to respond in a way they feel would result in their selection
What is the biggest decision you think you will make in your lifetime? Explain why you think it would be such a big decision.
Student answers will vary.
Jen recently dyed her hair purple and has been spiking it in a mohawk, because she likes the style. Jen has made a _____ decision.
Jackie has determined some possible careers that would suit her include being a photographer, a graphic artist, a web designer, or a visual merchandiser. What is the next step Jackie should take in the decision-making process?
A nurse, police office, and teacher would all have _____ interests.
Justine was interested in learning how to play the piano. She has become very accomplished and has begun teaching her own students. What stage of ability development is Justine at?
What is the relationship between decisions and trade-offs?
For every decision you make there is a trade-off, because you always have to give something up in exchange for another decision.
Why should you spend a large amount of time thinking about a big decision before you make it?
The bigger a decision is, the longer it is going to affect your life. You want to make sure you are making a decision that will positively affect your life. If you make a decision that turns out to be a bad one, you may have to regret it for a very long time.
List the four stages of ability development. Provide an example of a person developing a specific ability. What would each stage look like?
Novice, apprentice, master, mentor. Student examples will vary, but should follow the model. Example : Driving a car S1 – take a class, have someone teach you about the parts of a car, traffic laws etc. S2 – practice driving with parent/teacher – learners permit S3 – drive on own, accident free, follow all traffic laws – No tickets or accidents S4 – teach someone else how to drive
Which of the following personal decisions could have an effect on your job?
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