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Career Planning Quiz

Most people have misconceptions about the way they think of career planning. The following quiz will help assess your understanding about some myths and facts you may have about career planning


1. Career testing should tell me exactly what occupation is the right one for me.

Myth Fact

2. There is a single occupation that is best for me.

Myth Fact

3. Once I have done career planning I won't need to do it again.

Myth Fact

4. Career planning will change what I think I want to do.

Myth Fact

5. I already know all I need to know about different occupations.

Myth Fact

6. I don't really need to worry about choosing a career until my second year of college.

Myth Fact

7. Taking classes and seeing how I do is the best way to decide on a career.

Myth Fact

8. I just don't have the time to devote to career planning right now.

Myth Fact

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Adapted from CareerNFOsource 4/3/02