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CO: Researching
Researching Careers
Term | Definition |
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ArkOscar | a computerized career information delivery system |
Education/training requirements | the instructional background and skills needed to qualify for employment |
Employment outlook | the prospect for the future of a job or career |
Entry-level jobs | the jobs that beginners start with to train them for higher-level jobs |
Internet | the computer network system through which information can be shared on the World Wide Web |
Job duty | a task one is expected to perform on the job |
O*Net | Occupational Information Network compiled by the United States Department of Labor |
OOH | (Occupational Outlook Handbook) a book used for researching the most common careers in the United States |
Part-time jobs | jobs requiring less than 35-40 hours a week, depending on the employer |
Qualification | a special skill, knowledge, or ability that enables a person to perform a particular job |
Related occupations | jobs or careers belonging to the same group on the basis of similar knowledge and skills |
Research | to find out more by reading and talking to people |
Temporary jobs | jobs that last for a limited period of time |
Volunteering | doing a job without pay to gain experience |
Working conditions | the environment of the workplace |