COUN 25 Quiz 4

What should students with undecided majors do to find direction?

They should find a mentor, enroll in a career exploration/planning course, complete a job shadow and/or informational interview, or do an internship.

What are some motivations for attending college?

Have a higher salary, have and keep a job, get a pension plan, be satisfied with your job, feel your job is important, and have health insurance.

What does it mean to be ready for college and career?

You are college and career ready if you have gained the necessary knowledge, skills, and professional behaviors to earn a certificate or degree in college, participate in career training, and enter the workplace and succeed.

How does college impact employment rates and salaries?

College helps students earn more in the future, and those with a bachelor's degree or higher have a higher employment rate.

What is the difference between a job and a career?

A job is the work a person performs for a living, while a career is an occupation (or series of jobs) undertaken for a significant period of time in one’s life.

What is the Five-Step Process for Choosing Your Career?

1. Get to know yourself; 2. Get to know your field; 3. Prioritize your 'deal makers' and rule out your 'deal breakers'; 4. Make a preliminary career decision and create a plan of action; 5. Go out and achieve your career goal.

What are some tips for selecting your college major?

Seek inspiration, consider everything, identify talents and interests, explore available resources, and conduct in-depth exploration.

Does your college major matter to your career?

A college major and ultimate career are not necessarily correlated; many students change majors, and most careers are not directly related to majors.

What are hard skills vs. transferable skills (soft skills)?

Hard skills are concrete abilities that can be easily quantified, while soft skills are subjective and relate to interpersonal interactions.

What do employers want in an employee?

Employers want individuals with the necessary hard and soft skills to do the job well and adapt to workplace changes.