Factors Affecting Career Planning

This set of flashcards covers key vocabulary terms related to factors affecting career planning, including skills, interests, talents, and various influences on career choices.

Skills

The abilities a person gains via education and experience.

Hard Skills

Particular, teachable knowledge sets or abilities frequently gained through formal education or training.

Soft Skills

Personal attributes that enable someone to interact effectively and harmoniously with others.

Interest

A motivating factor that guides someone to engage in particular activities.

Talent

An innate ability or natural aptitude that makes it relatively easy for someone to excel in a specific field.

Career Planning

The process of identifying and preparing for a career path based on interest, skills, and academic qualifications.

Economic considerations

Factors such as job availability and salary levels that influence career choices.

Family expectations

The influence that parents and family dynamics can have on a person’s career decisions.

In-demand careers

Job options that are popular or have high demand in the local or global market.

Peer influence

The impact that friends and peers can have on an individual's career choices.

Scholarships

Financial assistance awarded to students to help support their education.

Employment programs

Initiatives offered by government or private organizations that provide internships and job opportunities.

Career guidance

Support provided by school counselors and job fairs to help students understand their career options.

Cognitive capacities

The mental abilities that influence how a person learns and processes information.

Academic qualifications

The educational credentials required for specific professions.