Question

Read the case study below and choose the best possible answer to the following questions.

1. Becca came to college and took classes for a year. Because she was undecided about her reasons for being in college, and her career path, she didn’t do that well in her classes. Therefore, she decided to take a year off from college to work. Becca has been working as a bookkeeper for a printing company for one semester now. While she likes making money, and is doing quite well in that regard, she is still not satisfied and thinks that going back to college may be a good idea for her. However, she still has no clue of what career or major to choose. Becca is apprehensive about going back to college because she is so undecided.

Becca’s mentor at work advised her that there are more factors to consider than academic interests when determining a career path. What might he be referring to?
A. the perks and money that come with In certain industries
B. long and short term memory capacity
C. the desires of your friends and family
D. your values and personality traits
2. A good career plan includes all of the following EXCEPT

A. Researching possible occupations that match your skills, interests, and academic major.
B. Writing a convincing resume and cover letter.
C. Building on your strengths and developing your weaker skills.
D. Identifying a career path early and never wavering from it.
3. Becca can get help from all of the following resources EXCEPT

A. Academic Advising
B. The Registrar’s office
C. The Career Center
D.Her college’s website

Answer 1

The correct answers are below:

1. D. Becca already makes good money. Therefore, of these possible choices, only D includes something she should consider when determining a career path.

2. D. While identifying a career path early is good, a person may certainly waver from a chosen career path over time. It is good to identify all possible occupations so that change is possible.

3. B. Her college's registrar's office is not a good place to get advice regarding classes, majors, or careers. The registrar is responsible for maintaining student records.

Answer 2

1. Becca’s mentor at work advised her that there are more factors to consider than academic interests when determining a career path. What might he be referring to?

The answer is the perks and money that come from certain industries. 

This is because:
1. Perks such as health insurance and financial support are important to be considered when choosing a career path. They are the incentives that will help you in the long-run since they can reduce the cost of expenses when you need medical attention or scarce of money.
2. Some careers don't give you enough money while you exert your energy and sacrifice hours sleep. Even when your career is your passion and inclination, it can eventually tire you and incapable to provide you your needs when it provides low salary.  


2. A good career plan includes all of the following; EXCEPT

The obvious answer is D. Identifying a career path early and never wavering from it.

In this choice, it traps you in the idea that you can't anymore redirect your path and analyze your skills deeply; which is a bad trait in career planning. What if you found another aspect you can excel more and realized your first choice isn't accessible to you? You need to waver and resort to better choices.
The other three choices are positive traits in career planning. They highlight discipline, seriousness in the job, and personal improvements. 

3. Becca can get help from all of the following resources; EXCEPT

A. Academic Advising
B. The Registrar’s office
C. The Career Center
D. Her college’s website

A college website does not publish coping-up strategies weekly. It publishes universities' achievements, schedules, and events to provide students awareness.