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Career Notes
Vocabulary: Ch 20 & 21
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| full-time job | a job that requires at least 40 hours of work every week |
| work | includes jobs, occupations, and careers |
| job or occupation | work that people engage in to earn pay |
| career | A. a work history of one or more jobs in the same or related fields of interest |
| what leads to a career? | A. occupation > occupation > etc. > career B. interest > knowledge > training > experience > career |
| planning a career | 1. assessing your potential 2. analyzing your option 3. preparing for future 4. education 5. training 6. developing skills and abilities |
| interests | favorite activities |
| values | what you believe to be important |
| work values | the aspects of work that are important to you |
| skills | a proficiency for performing a task that is developed through training and experience |
| ability | a natural or acquired skill or talent |
| aptitude | your potential for learning a skill |
| personality | the set characteristics that make someone special |
| world of work changes | 1. some businesses fail while others start 2. some workers are no longer needed while others are in demand 3. technology enables work to be performed more quickly and easily |
| world of work global economy changes | 1. more US companies are openning offices abroad 2. overseas firms are operating within the US 3. companies do business via e-commerse |
| how to adapt to changes in world of work | 1. learn new technologies 2. learn new ways of working 3. improve basic skills 4. develope thinking skills 5. build personal skills |
| career clusters | groups of similar occupations and industries |
| career counselor | someone who is trained to provide info and guidance on choosing a career |
| networking | the practice of building informal relationships with people whose friendship could bring advantages such as job or business oppertunities |
| job-shadowing | following another worker on the job for a few days |
| internship | a temporary paid or unpaid position that involves direct work experience in a career field |
| working world concepts | 1. career ladder 2. outsourcing 3. the role of supply and demand |
| career ladder | a series of jobs that often starts with an entry-level job |
| entry-level job | a job that is suitable for a worker who is new to a job, field, or subject |
| outsourcing | using outside sources to do tasks traditionally handled by internal staff |
| role of supply and demand | the more demand there is for a worker's set of skills, the easier it will be for her or him to get a job |
| short-term goal | a goal you might start and reach quickly |
| medium-term goal | a goal that is more challenging and takes longer than a short-term goal |
| long-term goal | a goal that short- and medium-term goals can help you achieve |
| plotting a career course | 1. write ultimate goal at the top of a piece of paper 2. use the library and Internet to research and make three lists: graduation plan, education and training plan, and experience plan 4. determine if items on list are short, medium, or long-term goals |
| sources for career research | libraries, internet, networks, career counselors, and work |
| how to gain career experience | job-shadowing, internship, and volunteerism |
| transferrable skill | a skill needed in many different jobs, constantly over time |
| work permit | a legal document that allows a minor to hold a job |
| qualification | the education, skills, and work experience needed to do a particular job |
| employability skills | basic skills that you need to get a job, keep a job, and do well at a job |
| basic skills used in most jobs | simple math skills, communication skills, and basic computer skills |
| body language | nonverbal communication, including your posture, eye contact, facial expressions, and gestures |
| extracurricular activities | activities you do beside schoolwork |
| volunteer work | shows commitment and responsibility |
| resume | a summary of your skills, education, and work experience |
| chronological resume | a resume that lists your achievements in time order |
| five parts of resume | 1. heading 2. job objective 3. skills summary 4. work experience 5. education |
| resume heading | contains your contact information |
| resume job objective | a statement about the type of job you want |
| resume skills summary | includes job-specific skills and transferable skills |
| resume work experience | lists the jobs you have done |
| resume education | lists the names and locations of secondary and postsecondary schools you have attended |
| job lead | information about a job opening |
| referral | a recommendation to an employer or another job lead |
| process of applying for a job | 1. submitting a cover letter 2. filling out a job application 3. taking an employment test 4. being interviewed |
| cover letter | a letter that tells the employer about you and why you are applying for a job *needs to be formatted and error-free |
| job application | a printed sheet with blank spaces that you fill in to apply for a job |
| job interview | a formal face-to-face discussion between an employer and a potential employee |
| job interview tips | 1. do some research about the company and the job 2. be on time 3. wear appropriate clothes 4. put your best foot forward 5. ask questions about the job 6. ask about thee next step 7. do not expect an answer right away |
| acceptance letter | states when the new employee expects to start work, what position he or she will be filling, and the agreed-upon wage, and other known terms of employment |
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