Chapter 1. Develop Your Career Story: Testing, Certifications, and Important Qualities

Introduction

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Activity Objective:

In this chapter, you learned strategies you can use while taking tests in college. But testing doesn’t happen only in an academic environment. In fact, most jobs require applicants to take some type of assessment or test that demonstrates competence in the field. Also keep in mind that you will probably need certain personal qualities, or soft skills, in addition to passing knowledge-based tests. Complete this activity to learn what types of assessments, certifications/licenses, and personal qualities are needed in your field.

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Research

Take the following steps:

  • Visit the online site of the Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH) to learn more about assessments you might need to take or credentials you might need to earn (in addition to your academic degree or certificate) for entrance into your chosen field. Click Opens in a new tab. Home : Occupational Outlook Handbook: : U.S. Bureau of Labor Statisticshere or search online for “Occupational Outlook Handbook”; then use the “Search Handbook” box to research two careers that interest you.
  • On the home page for each of your chosen professions, select the “How to Become One” tab to learn what types of assessments or credentials might be required or benefit you. Read the “Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations” section if it is included for this profession.
  • Once you learn what kind of assessment, certification, or license you might need (or wish) to complete, conduct additional online research to learn more about it. For example, identify the name of the assessment, certification, or license, as well as the organization offering it.
  • Also on the “How to Become One” page, read the section titled “Important Qualities” to determine what personal qualities might be needed in this profession.
  • Once you have completed your research, fill in the prompts below for one of the careers you selected. An example is provided.

EXAMPLE: In my career as a firefighter, I might need an emergency medical technician certificate, a paramedic certification, and good communication skills to increase my marketability in my field.

When you have filled in all of the blanks, the “Submit” button will appear. When you are satisfied with all of your responses, select the “Submit” button to send your responses to your instructor. (Note: You will not be able to change your responses after you select “Submit.”)

In my career as a , I might need [licenses/certifications/registrations/personal qualities] to increase my marketability in my field.

Your Answer

Question 1.1

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Story Builder

Now, use what you’ve learned on the previous slide to continue crafting your career story. How would you explain to an interviewer that you are qualified and prepared to enter your chosen field? What personal qualities (or soft skills) would you share? Use the prompts below to help you formulate your ideas.

When you have filled in all of the blanks, the “Submit” button will appear. When you are satisfied with all of your responses, select the “Submit” button to send your responses to your instructor. (Note: You will not be able to change your responses after you select “Submit.”)

  1. I am qualified to enter this field because I have earned a(n) degree or certificate. I am also qualified because I possess credentials or licenses.
  2. Three important personal qualities that will aid me in my career are . I have developed these qualities by .

Your Answer

Question 1.2

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Conclusion

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