Things that you are good at doing; natural talents or developed abilities.

Bureau of Labor Statistics

A federal agency that measures labor market activity and working conditions.

The combination of all the occupations and jobs held throughout your work life.

Goods-Producing Industry

Companies and businesses such as manufacturing, construction, and mining which produce some type of product.

In the NAICS system, all places of employment, regardless of the types of product or service provided.

Something that you like to do. A feeling of excitement and involvement.

A paid position at a specific place or setting.

The name given to a group of similar tasks that a person performs for pay.

Occupational Description

Explains what the work in an occupation is like including the tasks involved, the working conditions, and the earnings.

Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH)

A reference sources produced by the federal government that provides occupational information and data.

Setting goals, taking steps to get there.

Knowledge about one's self, particularly in relation to career decision making.

Service-Providing Industry

Companies and businesses that provide or provide some type of personal or business service.

An activity directed toward a purpose or goal that produces something of value to oneself and/or to society.

Attitudes and beliefs about the importance of various work activities.

The network of occupations and workplaces (industries) in the American economic system.

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Learn About Work

Chapter 1

Question	Answer
Aptitude	Things that you are good at doing; natural talents or developed abilities.
Bureau of Labor Statistics	A federal agency that measures labor market activity and working conditions.
Career	The combination of all the occupations and jobs held throughout your work life.
Goods-Producing Industry	Companies and businesses such as manufacturing, construction, and mining which produce some type of product.
Industry	In the NAICS system, all places of employment, regardless of the types of product or service provided.
Interest	Something that you like to do. A feeling of excitement and involvement.
Job	A paid position at a specific place or setting.
Occupation	The name given to a group of similar tasks that a person performs for pay.
Occupational Description	Explains what the work in an occupation is like including the tasks involved, the working conditions, and the earnings.
Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH)	A reference sources produced by the federal government that provides occupational information and data.
Self-Direction	Setting goals, taking steps to get there.
Self-Information	Knowledge about one's self, particularly in relation to career decision making.
Service-Providing Industry	Companies and businesses that provide or provide some type of personal or business service.
Work	An activity directed toward a purpose or goal that produces something of value to oneself and/or to society.
Work Value	Attitudes and beliefs about the importance of various work activities.
World of Work	The network of occupations and workplaces (industries) in the American economic system.

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