Know Thyself
These are the beliefs that guide the way we live and focus on the actions that are most important to you
What are values?
These interpersonal "people skills," such as active listening and flexibility, can be used in virtually every job
What are soft skills?
These are the small steps you take to get from where you are now to where you want to be in the future
What are planning goals?
This federal agency provides online career handbooks and information on thousands of potential careers
Bureau of labor statistics
In the sitcom Friends, which character famously asks, "How you doin'?"
Joey tribiani
This term refers to a natural talent you possess or the potential you have to learn a specific skill
aptitude
This category of skills involves technical, job-specific knowledge required to perform a task, such as data analysis or web development
What are hard skills?
When formulating planning goals, they must meet these two criteria—one regarding specific details and the other regarding your actual potential
What are "Specific" and "Realistic"?
While it has an upfront cost, this post-high school choice often leads to access to higher-paying jobs over a lifetime
What is attending college?
What can a human being do that is faster than a cheetah?
sneeze
Factors such as where you live, your mode of transportation, and your relationship with family all influence this broad personal goal
lifestyle
Time management is an example of this type of skill, which can be applied to many different situations or jobs
transferable skills
This planning strategy involves starting with your ultimate goal and then determining the medium- and short-term goals needed to get there
What is working backward?
This is a primary financial advantage of beginning full-time work immediately after high school graduation
What is earning money sooner?
How long did it take for the RMS Titanic to sink after striking the iceberg in 1912?
2 hours 40 minutes
Assessing this specific preference helps you determine if you prefer working in silence, with background noise, or indoors versus outdoors
What is work environment preference?
To effectively develop these over time in the real world, one should practice strategies like active listening and creative thinking
Applying for internships or practicing interview skills are typically categorized as this level of goal in an action plan
What are short-term goals?
These digital tools can discover your path by configuring your likes and dislikes into potential career results
career assessments
What is the plastic or metal tube found on the ends of shoelaces called?
aglet
Understanding these unique qualities helps you find a work environment that suits you best
personality
True or False: In a professional workplace, you only need to demonstrate hard skills to be successful
False
Landing a job at a specific animal hospital or receiving a standard teaching certificate are examples of this level of objective
What are long-term goals/objectives?
Students should consider how current trends in these two areas might change the importance of their job skills over the next decade
What are technology and the economy?
What do you call a group of flamingos?
Flamboyance