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Chap2122 Study Guide

Study guide for Chapters 21&22 Test

TermDefinition
Skill Something an individual does well.
Occupational Training Education that prepares a person for a specific type of work.
Postsecondary Education Any education achieved after high school.
job-specific skills Critical skills necessary to perform the required work-related tasks of a position.
not-for-profit school A school that puts the money it earns back into the school.
need-based award Financial-aid awards available for students and families who meet certain economic requirements.
goal Something a person wants to achieve in a specified time period.
informational interviewing Strategy used to interview a professional to ask for advice and direction, rather than asking for a job opportunity.
interest A feeling of wanting to learn more about a topic or to be involved in an activity.
career clusters Groups of occupational and career specialties.
career pathways Subgroups that reflect occupations requiring similar knowledge and skills.
529 plan Savings plan for education operated by a state or educational institution
certification Professional status earned by an individual after passing an exam focused on a specific body of knowledge.
formal education Education received in a school, college, or university.
for-profit school A school that is set up to earn money for investors.
mock interview Practice interview conducted with another person.
reference Person who can comment on the qualifications, work ethic, personal qualities, and work-related aspects of another person’s character.
portfolio Selection of related materials that an individual collects to show qualifications, skills, and talents that support a career or personal goal.
verbal communication Speaking words to communicate.
keyword Word or term that specifically relates to the functions of the position for which an employer is hiring.
career objective Summary of the type of job for which the applicant is looking
résumé Document that profiles a person’s career goals, education, and work history.
background check Investigation into personal data about a job applicant.
job application Form with spaces for contact information, education, and work experience.
behavioral question Questions that draw on a person’s previous experiences and decisions.
cover message Letter or e-mail sent with a résumé to introduce an applicant and summarize reasons for applying for a job.
hypothetical question Questions that require a candidate to imagine a situation and describe how he or she would act.
employment verification Process through which the information an applicant’s résumé is checked to verify that it is correct.
job interview Employer’s opportunity to review a candidate’s résumé and ask questions to see if he or she is qualified for the position.
chronological résumé Document that profiles a person’s career goals, education, and work history in reverse chronological order.
Job The work a person does regularly in order to earn money
Career A series of related jobs in the same profession.
aptitude A characteristic that an individual has developed naturally
career plan A list of steps to reach a career goal.
ability The mastery of a skill or the capacity to do something.
apprenticeship A combination of on-the-job training, work experience, and classroom instruction.
values Principles and beliefs that a person considers important
work-study program A part-time job on a college campus that is subsidized by the government.
scholarship Financial aid that may be based on financial need, merit, or an accomplishment .
networking Talking with people a person knows and making new contacts
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