workplace vocabulary
A person who works for a company or organization.
Employee
True or false: you will probably get hired at the first place you apply
False
True or False: If you are interested in the work you do, you are more likely to perform well and succeed with your career.
True
True or false: it's normal for companies to ask you for your bank information before you're hired
FALSE! if someone asked you to do this, it is a scam and you should report it immediately.
A person who works with you at the same organization
Coworker
In the TedTalk we watched recently, Dr. Ivan Joseph said that confidence is a skill because...
it's something you can learn and practice
What is the difference between Talent and Skill?
Talent is something you're born with and skill is learned through practice
the way to gain confidence in something is to...
Practice!
A person in charge of overseeing a team or department
Manager
What assessment did we rely on when logging into Career Cruising
Career Matchmaker
A _______ ________ is a large grouping of occupations (jobs) in similar industries or fields.
Career Cluster
Read the following job description and give me two legitimate reason why this would be a good job for you and two reasons why it wouldn't
Job Description:
Fast food crew members work in quick-service restaurants and are responsible for taking orders, preparing food, and maintaining cleanliness. It’s a fast-paced role that requires multitasking and excellent customer service. Many fast food jobs are entry-level and offer flexible hours.
Responsibilities:
Take customer orders at the counter, drive-thru, or online
Prepare food and beverages according to company standards
Keep dining and work areas clean and sanitized
Handle payments and operate the cash register
Provide prompt and friendly service to guests
Requirements:
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Basic food safety awareness
Punctuality and reliability
Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
(reasons should be specific to this job)
A person or organization that hires people to work
Employer
Name 4 things that you should be sure to do when going to an interview
show up on time, dress professionally - slightly more formal than the dress code, practice your answers to the 10 most common ?s, make eye contact, don't fidget, come prepared with questions for them, give a firm handshake, have good posture.
Why is it important to identify your vales before picking a career?
If your personal values are not in-line with your career you will likely be dissatisfied and unfilled at work.
About how much of one's life will be spent working?
(in your "Making a wise career choice" packet
1/3
A person applying for a job or position of employment
Applicant
When looking for a job on Indeed.com, what 3 filters did I ask that students use to be sure you were given results that best fit you?
within 5 miles of my city, part time, and entry level/no experience
A _______ ______ contains a group of careers requiring similar academics, skills, and education. These pathways explain to students the necessary path and requirements for each career.
Career Pathway
We watched a TedTalk that discussed trying number of careers. The speaker, Emma Rosen, said that she favored a Portfolio Career. Describe a portfolio career
building a diverse income and skill set through multiple, often part-time or project-based roles, rather than focusing on a single job, much like an investment portfolio balances different assets for resilience and growth