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8. List three types of information you should know about someone whose career you want to use to guide your own career path. _ ____________________________________________________________________ _ ____________________________________________________________________ _ ____________________________________________________________________ 9. Christine is looking for a job in the petrochemical industry. Which of the following would be a useful tool for finding petrochemical industry clusters? a. look at an industry cluster map online b. write a letter to a petrochemical company c. search for the highest-paying petrochemical industry jobs d. take classes on chemistry in college 10. Job security is best described as: a. working at a highly protected office or facility b. the feeling of happiness that overcomes an employee when they receive a bonus c. a low level of unemployment within a profession d. the requirement that an employee obtain security clearance 11. Which of the following are things you can do to increase your job security? a. get a college education b. supplement a college education with practical skills desired by an employer c. pursue professional development to continually improve your career skills d. all of the above 12. Job satisfaction is important because a. people who are satisfied with their job are more productive PRODUCT PREVIEW
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b. people who are satisfied with their job are paid more c. being satisfied with your job increases your human capital d. it helps workers qualify for new jobs
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13. Caroline is writing a resume. She describes her objective as: “I want this job so I can make money and gain experience”. Caroline didn’t get a call for an interview. What did she do wrong? _ ____________________________________________________________________ _ ____________________________________________________________________
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Chapter 3 | A Job That Pays
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