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Visit O*Net (http://online.onetcenter.org/find) and look up one of the careers you may be considering. What kinds of things does O*Net tell you about a career? ________________________________________________________________
O*Net tells me how much money I can make from certain jobs, and how much schooling I will need.
tools
realistic
process
investigative
tools
conventional
people
social
ideas
artistic
data
conventional
Tertiary type
Enterprising, because I am confident.
Secondary type
Artistic, because I am creative, and emotional.
Primary type (the one I identify with most closely)
Social because I am kind, outgoing, and happy.
They use several credit cards so they don’t have to worry about finances until after graduation.
no
They have few friends, because social relationships distract one from academics.
no
They eat fast food so they have more time for studying.
no
They develop their writing skills.
yes
They avoid talking with their instructors, so they can remain anonymous.
no
They know how to speed-read so they don’t have to underline or highlight in their textbooks.
yes
They know better than to try to think on their own.
yes
because
No
They know how to stay motivated.
Yes
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I am a traditional student. One advantage is I don't have a family that I have to worry about and take care of.
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F
F
F
F
T
T
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You have to finish work on your own time.
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Buying cute clothes
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I will value having a fulfilling job.
All of the above
5
5
5
0
0
3
3
5
5
4
4
5
5
3
3
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
3
3
5
5
3
3
5
5
5
5
3
3
1
1
3
3
5
5
2
2
5
5
5
5
3
3
5
5
4
4
2
2
4
4
0
o
5
5
2
2
0
0
2
2
4
4
3
3
5
5
5
5
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Yes
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Taking initiative and finishing my work
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4
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4 years