Career and Employment Unit Review

Sorry, You Can't Be a Super Super Senior

200

When you're hired by a company or a public entity (including the White House) to gain work experience; not pay.

Internship

300

If you're just not sure what to do after high school, take this, figure things out, and have a plan to return to your next phase in education.

Gap Year

400

This paid career-training program can be taken through the government, company websites, and community colleges.

Apprenticeship

Be All That You Can Be

100

Natural talent, or ability to learn.

Aptitude

200

Taking this not only is required for entrance, it can provide pathways for specialized careers within each branch.

Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB)

300

After serving 90 days in active duty, you qualify for this: which gives you full coverage for an undergrad degree, books, and housing.

GI Bill

400

TRICARE is the military provide for this.

Health Insurance

Good Job Hunting

100

When applying for a job, this should be edited and catered towards the specific company and position you want.

Cover Letter

200

Someone who knows you and is willing to describe your assets when trying to get a job.

Reference

300

This refers to your history online; which can be a detriement to your hireability.

Digital Footprint

400

In this economy, jobs are short-term, freelance, and tempoary rather than traditional, salaried, and permanent.

Gig Economy

500

This method of answering an interview question by explaining the Situation; talking about the Task; describing your Actions; and sharing the Results.

STAR

Occupied

100

Proficiency in Google Workspace, writing, and presentations are what kind of skills?

Hard Skills

200

This builds professional relationships, increases visibility, increases the exchange of ideas and support, and provides access to new opportunities and resources.

Networking

300

You have this when a position is stable and long-term; not having to worry about downsizing or frictional unemployment.

Job Security

400

Doubting yourself and believing that you do not deserve success.

Imposter Syndrome

500

This is a measure of an employee's position within an organization, often based on their length of service, experience, and rank. It can determine job security, promotion opportunities, salary, and job responsibilities

Seniority

Remember Your Why

100

This is a fixed annual pay that you receive from your employer.

Salary

200

You complete this before starting a job; showing your employer how much tax to withhold from your check.

W-4 Form

300

Some jobs might provide these; which are earnings based on performance or sales made in addition to your contracted pay.

Commissions