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Term | Definition |
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job | work that you do mainly to earn money |
career | a commitment to work in a field that you find interesting and fulfilling |
standard of living | a measure of quality of life based on the amounts and kinds of goods and services a person can buy |
trends | developments that mark changes in a particular area |
potential earning power | the amount of money you may earn over time |
aptitudes | the natural abilities that people possess |
interest inventories | tests that help you identify the activities you enjoy the most |
demographic trends | tendencies of people grouped by age, gender, ethnicity, education, or income that change over time |
geographic trends | tendencies of people moving from one area of the country to another as financial centers shift location |
service industries | businesses that provide services for a free, offer employment potential in coming years |
internship | a position in which a person receives training by working with people who are experienced in a particular field |
cooperative education | programs that allow students to enhance classroom learning with part time work related to their majors and interests |
networking | a way of making and using contacts to get job information and advice |
informational interview | a meeting with someone whop works in your area of interest who can provide with practical information about the career or company you are considering. |