Test 2 Year 12

Question 1

Concept of a Career

Answer 1

The sequence of roles which one undertakes throughout a lifetime

Question 2

Concept of Work/life balance

Answer 2

Relationship between work and commitments in the rest of your life

Question 3

Changing nature of work/life balance over a lifespan

Answer 3

-As life goes on priorities can change depending on certain stages eg (career, family, health, finances or unexpected events) can cause the fluctuation of WLB.

For example, Covid-19 in 2020 increased the unemployment rate of individuals, forcing them into a state of job stagnancy.

Question 4

Continual/lifelong learning

Answer 4

The ongoing voluntary pursuit of knowledge skills, and personal development throughout ones life.

Question 5

Continual/lifelong learning benefits

Answer 5

-Skill enhancement
-Knowledge Expansion
-Networking and collaboration

Question 6

Community involvement

Answer 6

The active involvement of individuals within their communities and broader society

Question 7

Community involvement + and -

Answer 7

-Power to bring positive, measurable change to the communities around you, for example in activities such as community service.
-May reduce autonomy of an individual to achieve own goals if too preoccupied with community.

Question 8

Public speaking courses

Answer 8

Courses that teach the art of speaking, instilling life skills such as:
-effective communication and persuasion.
-Critical thinking in the process of coming up with content to discuss.

Question 9

Travel

Answer 9

An activity providing numerous personal learning opportunities such as:
-Knowledge of other cultures.
-Fostering of tolerance, empathy and a broader perspective of the world.

Question 10

Transferable skills benefit

Answer 10

can allow an individual to become proficient in multiple facets of life.

Question 11

Online courses

Answer 11

Educational programs onthe internet designed to teach specific skills, knowledge or comepetencies

For example TAFE offers an advanced diploma of accounting online course

Question 12

Training courses

Answer 12

Educational programs designed to teach specific skills, knowledge or competencies.
For example TAFE offers an advanced diploma of music (sound production).

Question 13

Employer initiatives

Answer 13

Strategies implemented by companies to support ongoing development for employees
For example John Holland offers a “Back on track” initiative for young Indigenous Australians who have been a part of the juvenile justice system, teaching them valuable life and work skills for a career in the infrastructure industry.

Question 14

Graduate programs

Answer 14

Structured professional development roles designed specifically for recent graduates, offered by the government or organisations

For example John Holland offers a two-year graduate intake program for individuals who have completed a bachelor’s in engineering

Question 15

Importance of continual personal and professional learning in the management of long-term career development

Answer 15

-Continual personal and professional learning allows an individual to adapt and remain relevant to evolving industries and new technologies.
-Continuous learning opens up various career paths due to the acquisition of diverse skills.
-Continuous learning can equip individuals with skills and knowledge needed for promotions and career advancement.

Question 16

Personal Development opportunities eg

Answer 16

-Meditation course providing better sleep (personal benefit) and management of stress (professional benefit)
-Language learning program increasing cultural understanding (personal benefit) and opening opportunities to global networking (professional benefit)

Question 17

Professional development opportunities egs

Answer 17

-Public speaking workshop increasing confidence (personal benefit) and developing leadership (professional benefit)

-Getting a mentor improves communication (personal benefit) and offers career guidance (professional development opportunity)