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It also demonstrates maturity and seriousness. Good preparation leads to better conversations and more valuable insights for your career planning.","cognitiveLevel":"middle"},{"text":"Which of the following is NOT one of the four questions you should ask when evaluating a career information source?","type":"multiple_choice","options":[{"text":"Is it current?","isCorrect":false},{"text":"Is it credible?","isCorrect":false},{"text":"Is it popular on social media?","isCorrect":true},{"text":"Is it relevant to South Africa?","isCorrect":false}],"explanation":"The four evaluation questions are: Is it current? Is it credible? Is it relevant to South Africa? Is it complete? Popularity on social media is not a reliable indicator of quality. A viral career post may be inaccurate or outdated, while an official professional body website with few followers may be highly reliable.","cognitiveLevel":"lower"},{"text":"A learner uses a salary guide from 2015 to plan their career. What is the main problem with this approach?","type":"multiple_choice","options":[{"text":"There is no problem — salary information does not change over time","isCorrect":false},{"text":"The information is likely outdated, as salaries, qualifications, and job market conditions change significantly over a decade","isCorrect":true},{"text":"Old sources are always more reliable than new ones because they have stood the test of time","isCorrect":false},{"text":"The only problem is that the currency may have changed","isCorrect":false}],"explanation":"Career information changes over time. A salary guide from 2015 is a decade old and likely contains outdated information about salaries, entry requirements, job availability, and industry trends. Inflation alone would make the salary figures misleading. 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Even if you are not job-hunting yet, browsing these adverts shows you what qualifications and skills employers actually require in the real world, what salaries they offer, and what experience they expect. This is practical, current information that helps you plan your career path from Grade 10.","cognitiveLevel":"middle"},{"text":"What should you do after completing a remote career interview with a professional?","type":"multiple_choice","options":[{"text":"Nothing — the interview is complete and you can move on","isCorrect":false},{"text":"Post the entire conversation on social media","isCorrect":false},{"text":"Write up your notes within 24 hours while the conversation is fresh, and send a thank-you message to the professional","isCorrect":true},{"text":"Wait at least a week before writing anything down to let the information settle","isCorrect":false}],"explanation":"After a career interview, you should write up your notes within 24 hours while the conversation is still fresh in your memory. You should also send a thank-you message to the professional who gave their time. 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Evaluate why this approach is insufficient for making a well-informed career decision.","type":"multiple_choice","options":[{"text":"One good website is enough if it is a government website","isCorrect":false},{"text":"Using only one source is insufficient because it may not cover all aspects (qualifications, salary, working conditions, progression), may contain bias or errors, and does not allow you to cross-check facts for accuracy","isCorrect":true},{"text":"One website is fine as long as you read all the pages on it","isCorrect":false},{"text":"Using multiple sources is only necessary for higher-order school assignments, not for real career research","isCorrect":false}],"explanation":"Relying on a single source is risky for several reasons: it may not cover all aspects of the career (qualifications, salary, working conditions, career progression), it may contain errors or bias that you cannot detect without comparison, and it does not allow you to verify facts. 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