Understanding Factors Affecting Career Planning

A set of 10 practice question-and-answer flashcards covering factors influencing career planning, including skills, interests, talents, academic requirements, and social influences.

According to Fieldman (2021), how are skills defined?

Skills are the abilities a person gains via education and experience.

What are hard skills, and what examples are provided from Washington State University (2024)?

Hard skills are particular, teachable knowledge sets or abilities frequently gained through formal education, training courses, or work experience, such as coding or programming, data analysis, and machine operations.

How does Washington State University (2024) define soft skills, and what are common examples?

Soft skills are character traits and interpersonal qualities that affect how well you manage your work and interact with others, such as communication, leadership, and time management.

What role does interest play in career planning according to Wahidy & Fitria (2021)?

Interest acts as a motivating factor that guides someone to engage in particular activities.

How is a talent distinguished from a skill according to Workable and the APA Dictionary of Psychology?

A talent is an innate ability or natural aptitude/inclination that makes it relatively easy to achieve in a field, whereas a skill is learned and developed via practice and training.

What is the difference between academic requirements and skills requirements?

Academic requirements consist of formal education, certifications, and degrees, while skills requirements are the competencies needed to carry out tasks effectively and efficiently related to a profession or job.

In the example of an accounting career, what specific academic qualifications and essential skills are required?

It requires a bachelor's degree in accountancy and taking a licensure examination to become a Certified Public Accountant (CPA); essential skills include analytical and critical thinking skills, attention to details, and proficiency with financial software applications.

According to the lecture notes, what ongoing processes define career planning?

Career planning is an ongoing process of self-awareness, self-discovery, self-evaluation, and adaptation.

How can family expectations act as a social influence on career choice?

Families may influence career choices through values, traditions, and practical concerns such as stability and financial security.

How do peer pressure and school influence affect a student's career path?

Peer pressure can cause learners to follow friends into courses or jobs without recognizing their own values and interests, whereas school influence (teachers, guidance counselors, school activities) provides exposure to different career choices.