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IDT Unit 1
Employability & Careers
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Salary | Wages received on a regular basis for work done |
| recommendation | A favorable statement or letter concerning character and qualifications given to a possible employer. Can also be called a reference on a resume or job application |
| resume | A brief account of one’s professional or work experience and qualifications |
| integrity | the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness. |
| constructive criticism | feedback with a positive motive that is used to help a person to better in their performance on the job |
| attitude | a person’s outlook on life that can reflect how a person feels,thinks, or acts toward an object or idea. |
| diversity | acceptance and respect for others. It means understanding that each individual is unique, and recognizing individual differences. |
| professional organization | an organization seeking to further a particular profession and the interests of individuals engaged in that profession. Often provides advantages such as meeting others in the field, reduced costs for certifications, and job opportunities |
| work ethic | When your focus is on hard work and working productively |
| initiative | The quality of doing another job after you are Done with the first job and not having to be told to do it. is also known as self-management. |
| employability skills | Non-technical skills also known as “soft skills” that include the knowledge, skills, attitude and behavior you need to get work, stay in work and do your job well. |
| business casual dress | dressing a little less formally, but still representing the business in a favorable manner |
| dress code | a set of standards that companies develop to help provide their employees with guidance about what is appropriate to wear to work. |
| career | a series of connected employment opportunities.provides experience and learning to advance in a field or industry |
| job | something you do simply to earn money & has minimal impact on your future work life. Examples might be part time jobs after school. |
| job outlook | a forecast of the change for the number of people employed in a particular occupation over a set period, |
| First impression | Standing up straight, smiling, making eye contact, and having a firm handshake are tips used for . . . |
| innovation | involves developing new products or improving existing technologies, processes, designs and marketing to solve problems, increase efficiency, reach new customers, and ultimately increase profits |
| Creativity | the use of the imagination or original ideas, especially in the production of an artistic work |
| customer service | The key to good customer service is building good relationships with your customers. Thanking the customer and promoting a positive, helpful and friendly environment will ensure they leave with a great impression. |
| communication | a process by which information is exchanged between individuals through a common system of symbols, signs, or behavior |
| non-verbal communication | includes facial expressions, the tone and pitch of the voice, gestures displayed through body language (kinesics) and the physical distance between the communicators (proxemics). |
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