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Choosing Your Career
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| work | Any activity that results in a useful product or service; accomplishing a goal. |
| job | A position in which a person works to earn an income. |
| occupation | Type of work. |
| career | Refers to work done over several years while a person holds different jobs within a particular career field. |
| career ladder | A series of jobs in which each builds on the experiences of the previous step. |
| lifestyle | The way a person chooses to live. |
| interests | The subjects, activities, or events that a person enjoys. |
| activities preference inventory | A test designed to help people learn whether their interests are centered on people, ideas, or objects. |
| aptitudes | A person's natural talents. |
| abilities | Skills that a person learns and develops as a result of training and practice. |
| transferable skills | Basic skills that can be applied from one work situation to another. |
| career clusters | Sixteen broad groupings of occupational and career specialties. |
| entrepreneurs | People who are self |
| career plan | A list of steps to take to reach a career goal. |
| apprenticeship | A position in which the worker learns skills and gains experience while under the supervision of an experianced worker. |
| portfolio | A collection of materials that document achievements over time. |
| networking | Talking to family members,friends, or acquaintances about possible job openings. |
| resume | A summary of a person's skills, training, education, and past work experiences. |
| cover letter | A letter sent with a resume to express interest in a job. |
| interview | A meeting in which an example an employers talks with a job applicant. |
| references | People who have direct knowledge of a person and his or her past work record. |
| teamwork | Work done by several members doing their parts to help the group succeed. |
| business etiquette | Showing respect for others, being courteous, and taking time to listen and communicate clearly. |
| business ethics | A giuiding set of moral values that influence high standards in buusiness activities. |
| equal opportunity | A requirement in the workplace to treat all people fairly regardless of race, color,sex,national origin,age, or disability. |
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