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Finances
Chapter 11
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| job career | an occupation undertaken for a significant period of a person's life and with opportunities for progress. |
| standard of living | the degree of wealth and material comfort available to a person or community. |
| trends | a general direction of change : a way of behaving, proceeding, etc., that is developing and becoming more common. |
| potential earning power | is a business's ability to generate profit from conducting its operations. |
| aptitudes | a natural ability to do something or to learn something. |
| interest inventories | are tests that help you identify the activities you enjoy the most. |
| demographic trends | A popular term for any measurable change in the characteristics of a population over time—e.g., increased or decreased concentration of a particular ethnic group, sex ratio, etc. |
| Geographic trends | are tendencies of people moving from one area of the |
| service industries | businesses that provide services for free. |
| internship | a position in which a person receives training by working with people who are experienced in a particular. |
| cooperative education | is a structured method of combining classroom-based education with practical work experience. |
| networking | interact with other people to exchange information and develop contacts, especially to further one's career. |
| informationl interview | a meeting in which a potential job seeker seeks advice on their career, the industry, and the corporate culture of a potential future workplace. |
| resume | begin to do or pursue (something) again after a pause or interruption. |
| cover letter | a letter sent with, and explaining the contents of, another document or a parcel of goods. |
| cafeteria - style employee benefits | program that allow workers to choose the benefits that best meet their personal needs. |
| pension plan | which is a retirement plan that is funded at least in party by an employer. |
| mentor | an experienced and trusted adviser. |