career test

What is self-concept?

How you see yourself (interests, values, personality)

What are interests?

Activities you enjoy

What are values?

Beliefs about what is important

Why is self-awareness important?

Helps you make better career choices

What is a short-term goal?

Achieved soon (days/months)

What is a long-term goal?

Takes years to achieve

What is a vision board?

Visual plan of goals

What are hard skills?

Learned/measurable skills

What are soft skills?

Personal/interpersonal skills

What are transferable skills?

Skills used in many jobs

Examples of transferable skills?

Communication, teamwork, problem-solving

What is personal management?

Managing time and responsibilities

Examples?

Organization, responsibility, time management

What is a career?

A series of jobs and life experiences

What is a budget?

Plan for spending/saving money

What is work-life balance?

Balance between work and personal life

How maintain it?

Time management, rest, boundaries

Types of full-time work?

Regular, shift, flex time, compressed

Work hour laws?

~8 hrs/day, overtime after 44 hrs/week

Benefits of working?

Money, experience, skills

Why train workers?

Safety and efficiency

2 safety laws?

OHSA and WSIA

3 worker rights?

Know, participate, refuse unsafe work

Responsibilities?

Follow rules, report hazards

Workplace hazard?

Anything that can cause harm

What is a trend?

Direction of change over time

Telecommuting?

Working from home

Gig economy?

Short-term/freelance jobs

Types of trends?

Social, economic, technological

Job outlook?

Future demand for jobs

Regulated trades?

Jobs needing certification

SHSM?

Specialized high school program

Red Seal?

Canada-wide trade certification

Co-op?

Work experience in school

Dual credit?

Earn college credits in high school

4 pathways?

Apprenticeship, college, university, workplace

What influences decisions?

Family, money, interests, peers

Steps?

Identify → Research → Options → Decide → Evaluate

What is a digital footprint?

Your online history

Why is it important?

Employers can see it

What is a resume?

Summary of skills, education, experience

Key sections?

Contact, skills, education, experience

What is a cover letter?

Letter explaining why you want the job

Purpose?

Show interest and match skills to job

How prepare?

Practice, research, dress well

During interview?

Be clear, confident, polite

Why plan for future?

Helps reach goals

What is OSSD?

Ontario Secondary School Diploma

Requirements?

30 credits, 40 hours community, literacy test

What is saving?

Keeping money for future

Why budget?

Control spending

Ways to pay for school?

Scholarships, OSAP, jobs