VOCATS 1.02Career Management

1. Which personality type might be best suited for a career in clothing design?
A. ArtisanB. GuardianC. IdealistD. Rational

2. If an individual has a Holland code suggesting Conventional strengths, a career in which field might be most satisfying?
A. TeachingB. FinanceC. Food serviceD. Medicine

3. What would likely be the result if a person who values variety took a job as an assembly line worker?
A. The person will be fulfilled with his/her career selection
B. The person will be unhappy performing the same tasks daily
C. The person will advance easily in his/her position
D. The person’s values will compliment his/her career choice

4. Which characteristic might be an area of strength for an individual with a Thinker work type personality?
A. Effective conflict management skills
B. Great administrative & operational skills
C. Uncomfortable with risk-taking
D. Systematic problem solving

5. Because abilities are learned, they will:
A. Change with experienceB. Always stay the same
C. Depend on choice of friendsD. Become less important with age

6. An individual who values variety will find satisfaction pursuing a career as a/an:
A. Assembly line workerB. Toll booth attendant
C. CashierD. Animal Control Officer

7. Having excellent grades in math and science means that a person may be successful in the career field of:
A. CommunicationsB. EngineeringC. BusinessD. Travel/Tourism

8. If an individual has a Holland code suggesting Social strength, a career in which field might be most satisfying?
A. WritingB. FinanceC. TeachingD. Mathematics

9. If an individual has a Holland code suggesting Enterprising strengths, a career in which field might be most satisfying?
A. HospitalityB. TeachingC. FinanceD. Science

10. Having awareness of strengths and weaknesses in skill level helps an individual to:
A. Avoid further education to strengthen skills
B. Steer clear of opportunities in to develop areas of weakness
C. Set appropriate goals
D. Focus narrowly on potential careers

11. What might an IQ score suggest about an individual’s career goal?
A. An IQ can give a good indication of success in occupational groups
B. A person should only choose careers as suggested by his/her IQ test results
C. A person should not consider IQ in choosing a career
D. A person with a 130 IQ can perform well in any career

12. Having strong ability in English and Theatre Arts means that a person may be successful in the career field of:
A. Travel/TourismB. EngineeringC. BusinessD. Communications

13. According to Keirsey, a Thinking (T) individual prefers to make decisions based on:
A. Thoughts and factsB. IntuitionC. PerceptionD. Feelings and Judging

14. Someone who aspires to become a teacher or guidance counselor probably prefers to work with:
A. ThingsB. DataC. PeopleD. Values