CPCC Labor Market & Career Pathways Flashcards

What does the term 'career lattice' mean compared to a traditional career ladder?

Answer: Lateral and diagonal moves across roles and departments, not just vertical promotions

A career lattice recognizes that career growth can occur through horizontal, diagonal, or cross-functional moves—not only vertical promotions up a hierarchy.

A client asks about 'sectoral employment' strategies. Which approach does this refer to?

Answer: Focusing job search on a specific industry to build targeted expertise and networks

Sectoral employment strategies concentrate career development within a specific industry sector, leveraging sector-specific networks, certifications, and employer relationships.

Which U.S. legislation most directly funds career coaching and workforce development programs at the state level?

Answer: Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)

WIOA provides federal funding for state-run workforce development services including career coaching, training, and job placement assistance through American Job Centers.

When helping a client evaluate a 'hot job' trend, what is the most critical piece of LMI data to examine beyond just current openings?

Answer: 10-year projected growth rate from the BLS

Long-term BLS growth projections indicate whether a field will sustain demand, preventing clients from entering fields that peak and decline rapidly.

A career coach working with a manufacturing client should be familiar with which sector trend that has most reshaped U.S. labor markets?

Answer: Offshoring and automation reducing mid-skill routine jobs

The hollowing out of mid-skill routine jobs through automation and offshoring has been the dominant structural change in U.S. manufacturing labor markets over recent decades.

What is the primary purpose of an 'informational interview' in a labor market exploration strategy?

Answer: To gather firsthand insights about a career field, role, or organization from an insider

Informational interviews let clients gather qualitative LMI directly from practitioners, uncovering day-to-day realities and hidden job market insights not available in databases.