Grade 12 Job Exploration Worksheet
This worksheet helps Grade 12 students explore career options, understand job application processes, and prepare for future employment.
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Grade 12 Job Exploration
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This worksheet is designed to help you think critically about your future career path.
1. Which of the following is the MOST effective way to explore a potential career path before committing to it?
Reading a few articles online about the field.
Only discussing it with family members.
Conducting informational interviews and job shadowing.
Blindly applying to jobs in that field.
2. A strong resume should highlight your skills, experiences, and .
3. During a job interview, it is important to maintain good eye contact, listen actively, and ask thoughtful .
4. Describe three key strategies you would use to prepare for a job interview for a position you are highly interested in.
5. It is acceptable to arrive late to work occasionally as long as you make up the time later.
True
False
6. Maintaining confidentiality about company information is an important aspect of professional ethics.
True
False
Match each term on the left with its correct definition on the right.
7. Networking
a. A document summarizing your work history and skills.
8. Cover Letter
b. The process of building relationships with people who can help your career.
9. Resume
c. A letter sent with your resume to introduce yourself and explain your interest.
10. Reflect on your skills, interests, and values. How might these personal attributes influence your choice of a future career? Discuss specific examples.