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Career Preparation 1
Succeeding in Life and Career - Ch. 1 Vocabulary
Term | Definition |
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personality | the total behavioral qualities and traits that make up an individual |
self-concept | a person's view of himself or herself |
self-esteem | the sense of worth a person attaches to himself or herself |
needs | basic items such as food, clothing, or shelter, that all people require for living |
wants | items people desire but do not need to survive |
values | the beliefs, feelings, and experiences a person considers to be important and desirable |
peers | other people in a person's own age group |
standards | accepted levels of achievement |
perseverance | quality of sticking to an action or belief even when difficult |
resiliency | the ability to adjust to setbacks and make changes that allow a person to survive and thrive |
potential | the capacity to develop, succeed, and make further advances in life |
job | one or more tasks, sometimes confused with a career |
occupation | paid employment involving a job |
career | a series of related occupations that show progression in a field of work |
aptitude | a person's natural talent |
ability | skill a person learns through practice |
job shadowing | exploring career options through observing an experienced professional at his or her job, usually for one day |
cooperative education | a work-based learning program that prepares students for an occupation immediately after high school through a paid job experience |
internship | a work based learning program that offers paid or unpaid practical work experience to learn about a job or industry |
apprenticeship | learning program that provides training for a trade or skill on the job under the supervision of a skilled worker |
networking | developing contacts with people who may be able to find you a job |
resume | a brief account of a person's education, work experience, and other qualifications for employment |
references | people who know a person well and vouch for his or her good work |
portfolio | an organized collection of your best and most creative work |
entrepreneur | a person who starts and manages his or her own business |
cover message/letter | a letter that introduces yourself and your resume to a potential employer |