Copyright Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Chapter 20 Preparing for Your Career 601 CHAPTER 20 Review and Assessment Summary • A career provides a person with a sense of purpose in their life as well as satisfaction from making a positive contribution to society. • Traditionally, careers were grouped three ways: construction, manufacturing, and service. • There are many new opportunities to work in information and communications technology careers. • The digital economy has brought about changes in how and where people work. • Today there are fewer full-time permanent jobs and many types of temporary positions. • Self-employment gives individuals many new opportunities and some diffi cult challenges. • The three main types of companies are sole proprietorship, partnership, and corporation. • Developing your own career plan is the fi rst step on the road to success. • To be successful at any job, you will need job-related skills and workplace skills. • A school-based company provides an opportunity for students to gain experience in a risk-free environment. Check Your Engineering IQ Now that you have finished this chapter, assess what you learned by taking the chapter posttest. www.g-wlearning.com/technologyeducation/ Review Questions Answer the following questions using the information provided in this chapter. 1. In what occupations were most twentieth- century workers employed? A. Construction, manufacturing, and computer technologies B. Manufacturing, construction, and service careers C. Agriculture, construction, and service careers D. Business, agriculture, and construction 2. True or False? The number and variety of occupations in information and communication technology is expected to increase. 3. True or False? The National Career Clusters® Framework can help you decide on a career path. 4. True or False? Employers in the digital economy want to hire people who have interdisciplinary skills and can problem solve.