Question

8. Amanda just graduated with her associate's degree in nursing. Her long-term goal is to run the mental health wing in the local hospital.

Without applying, Amanda is offered a job as a manager in her neighbor's computer store.

Is this job a strong stepping stone to Amanda's long-term goal?

a.Yes, she will make a lot of money in technology.

b.No, because it will not give her experience in nursing.

c.No, because she will have to learn new skills.

d.Yes, because it will provide an opportunity to network.

9. Nathan has a B.S. in Biology. He eventually wants to be a prosthetist who designs artificial limbs for people, but needs a master's degree to do that. Nathan has been looking for a job in his field for six months, but no one is hiring.

Factors that are important to Nathan are living close to his family, working in his career field (but not in sales), and always working toward his long-term goal.

Nathan has four opportunities. Which option is the best fit for Nathan?

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Opportunity #1: Veteran's Hospital Library Cart Assistant

• Volunteer
• Flexible Schedule
• Experience with Patients
• 20 minute drive from home
• Possible networking with doctors

Opportunity #2: Pharmaceutical Sales

• $45,900 per year
• Travel required weekly
• Usually business hours
• Networking with doctors
• Biology knowledge valued

Opportunity #3: Go to Graduate School for Prosthetics

• Close to home
• Requires tuition
• Leads to career goal
• Flexible school schedule
• Networking with researchers

Opportunity #4: Home Health Aide for Child with Prosthetic Limb

• Shift Work
• $22,000 per year
• Must move out of state
• Networking with Child's Doctors
• Experience with Patient and Prosthetics

a.Opportunity #1

b.Opportunity #2

c.Opportunity #3

d.Opportunity #4

10. Mitchell graduated with his A.A. in criminal justice, but has no job.

Factors that are important to Mitchell in his job search are making as much money as possible and working in a job that is a stepping stone to a career as a lawyer or judge.

Mitchell is finally offered four jobs for which he is qualified. Which job is the best fit for Mitchell?

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Job #1: Security Guard at his Synagogue

• Volunteer
• Near home
• Friendly people
• Experience in his career field

Job #2: Postal Service Mail Sorter

• 5 minutes from home
• Work on a small team
• $60,000-$74,000 per year
• Some weekends required

Job #3: Loss Prevention at Large Retail Chain

• Lots of independence in work
• Pays minimum wage to begin
• Entry-level job in law enforcement
• Opportunity to become a full-time job

Job #4: Legal Assistant

• $48,000 per year
• Fast paced, tight deadlines
• Must move across the country
• Opportunities to network with lawyers

a.Job #1

b.Job #2

c.Job #3

d.Job #4

11. Noah graduated with his B.A. in early childhood education in December, but public schools are not hiring until spring.

Factors that are important to Noah are working with children in a classroom, providing educational opportunities, working close to home, and finding a full-time job by fall.

Noah is finally offered four jobs for which he is qualified. Which job is the best fit for Noah?

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Job #1: Para-educator in a kindergarten class

• Close to home
• $29,400 per year
• Part-time position
• Positive school culture
• Networking with administrators

Job #2: Substitute Teacher in several schools

• Up to $26,830 per year
• Different school every day
• Potential to work every day
• Experience with many children
• Up to 1 hour commute one way
• Networking with many administrators

Job #3: Home Child Care Worker and Tutor

• $30,000 per year
• Help with homework
• Drive children to after school activities
• Work with one family's children

Job #4: After Care Provider

• Close to home
• Minimum Wage
• Hours: 3-7pm on weekdays
• Opportunities for Creativity
• Experience with many children

a.Job #1

b.Job #2

c.Job #3

d.Job #4

Answer 1

Question 8.

Local hospitals generally face a problem of financial viability. So, in order to run a mental health wing, Amanda will need lots of money.

So, the answer is a. Yes, she will make a lot of money in technology.

Question 9.

Nathan wants to be stick to his career goal, not moving away from his home and even not in sales. Considering all these factors Opportunity #3 suits him the best.

So, the answer is C. Opportunity #3.

Question 10.

Mitchell wants to become a lawyer or a judge in future. So, the best fit job to him is of legal assistant. This job will give him a good amount of money apart from working with lawyers and networking with them.

So, the answer is d. Opportunity #4.

Question 11.

Noah needs a full-time job working with children in the classroom. So, the best fit job to him is of para-educator in kindergarten. Right now the job is part-time, but he will soon have the opportunity to get a full-time job in that field.

So, the answer is a. Job # 1.