The Career & Education

Test Game

About how many hours does the typical person work over a lifetime?

A. 88B. 888C. 8,800D. 88,000

What’s the difference between a job and a career?

A. They’re the same.B. Careers pay more than jobs.C. A career is a job you really like.D. A career is something you’re

passionate about and work at your whole life.

What’s something you don’t have to think about when you are deciding on a career?

A. What your career might payB. What your friends thinkC. How much education you’ll needD. How many jobs there will be in

your field when you finish school

To have a career, you must have...

A. Money.B. A 4-year college degree.C. A high-paying job.D. A plan.

When planning your career, which of the following should you do?

A. Learn how much different jobs pay.B. Figure out what education you’ll

need.C. Learn about what skills you’ll need.D. All of the above.

Which of these is a tool that helps you plan your career by exploring your likes and dislikes?

A. A People magazineB. A gym teacherC. A self-assessmentD. A mirror

Where can you find out more about colleges and careers?

A. MnCareersB. www.iseek.orgC. www.CareerOneStop.orgD. All of the above

Which of these is a high demand / high pay occupation in Minnesota?

A. Postsecondary Biological Science Teachers

B. Tumbleweed ChasersC. Electronics EngineersD. A and C

In Minnesota, which of these occupations is NOT getting smaller?

A. Computer operatorsB. Registered nursesC. Meter readers, utilitiesD. Semiconductor processors

Nationally, which are among the projected fastest growing occupations from 2006 – 2016? A. Physical therapistsB. Rugby playersC. Computer software engineersD. A and C

The 2006 national average salary for those with a bachelor’s degree compared to those with a high school diploma was:

Bachelor’s High school degree diploma

A. $39,476 $30,944B. $48,643 $35,791 C. $56,788 $31,071D. $35,296 $27,429

Say you want to become a veterinarian. What’s a way to learn more about that career?

A. Job-shadow a veterinarian for a day

B. Volunteer at an animal shelterC. Both A and BD. None of the above

What’s one thing you can do right now to increase your chances of a successful future?A. Do your best in school.B. Goof off with your friendsC. Play video games all nightD. Sleep all day

Colleges recommend that you take how many years of math, science, and English in high school?

A. 3B. 4C. 12D. None

If you plan to go to college, about how many different schools should you apply to?

A. Only one schoolB. Exactly two schoolsC. Exactly three schoolsD. As many as four to six

schools

Is it important to visit the colleges you’re applying to?A. No, they’re all the same.B. No, my friends go there and told me

about the colleges – that’s good enough for me.

C. No, some of them are too expensive. Why bother?

D. Yes, I need to see it for myself and see if it’s a fit.

A 4-year college degree is also called:

A. An associate’s degreeB. A doctorate degreeC. A big degreeD. A bachelor’s degree

An associate’s degree can help you to do what?

A. Get hired in a well-paying jobB. Start a careerC. Transfer to a 4-year collegeD. All of the above

Which type of financial aid do you have to pay back after college?

A. LoansB. GrantsC. ScholarshipsD. Work-study money

More about careers, college and job training ...

www.ISEEK.org

www.getreadyforcollege.org

www.CareerOneStop.org

www.minnesotaworks.net