Career Myths (False Ideas) & Reality
QUICK  CHECK ANSWERS
1.    a) Is intimidating (scary) and limits choices.
  b) Job likes and dislikes.
  c) To keep your options open to different types 
of jobs during your life.
2.	 a)	 Trying	to	find	that	one	job	that	fits	all	your	
talents and skills.  Ignoring a job opening 
because your skills do not match every skill 
wanted.
  b) That perfect job seeker who has every skill 
wanted.
  c) Routing (simple, over and over again) tasks.
  d) New tasks will be assigned to add interest 
and variety.
3.  a) That you are a person who did what was re -
quired	to	earn	a	Certificate,	 Associate,	or	Bach-
elor.
  b) New jobs, raises, and promotions.
4.	 a)		 Ability	to	persevere.	
  b) Overcome problems by keep on keeping on.
  c) Volunteer, work in part-time job, enroll in 
classes.
  d) Communication skills, interpersonal skills, 
enthusiasm.
5.  a) Student's opinion.
  b) Student's list of 3 skills.
  c) Student's list of 2 classes.