Job Skills
The ability to be able to interact and socialize with others
What are communication skills?
This is a written compilation of your education, work experience, credentials, and accomplishments needed to apply for a job
What is a resume?
The branch of science and technology concerned with the design, building, and use of engines, machines, and structures
What is engineering?
Includes: Civil engineering, electrical engineering, computer engineerings, chemical engineers, architectural engineers, petroleum engineers
Truck driver
No formal education needed, however you need to obtain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
Guess what was Dr. Duong's first paid job as a pre-teen (it's NOT babysitting, even though she did that too)?
Newspaper Carrier
The ability to use one's time effectively or productively, especially at work; Includes arriving to work on time, prioritizing, and organizing
What is time management?
These are current or former supervisors, faculty mentors, campus staff or advisers, coaches or anyone in a professional position who can speak about your character, skills and work ethic.
What are references?
Installs, inspects, maintains, operates, and repairs wind turbines.
What is a wind-turbine technician?
Chef
Yes, you can be self-taught or learn by experience, however, there are culinary schools you can attend to obtain a degree or certificate(which we recommend)
Should you choose a job/career based on how much money it makes? Yes or no, and why?
NO! Money doesn't equal happiness! Focus on your talents and what you enjoy doing! When you do something you love, you won't work a day in your life!
The willingness of a group of people to work together to achieve a common goal
What is teamwork?
The name of an event that happens when one person first encounters another person and forms a mental image of that person.
What is the first impression?
This career uses ultrasound high-frequency sound waves to produce images of internal body tissues. This helps doctors diagnose and monitor a variety of conditions such as heart disease, pregnancy and cancer.
What is a sonographer? Also called ultrasound technicians and diagnostic medical sonographers
Welder
You can become a welder without formal education-however to become certified you need to have the education. You can get a one-year certificate or a two-year degree. More education equals more opportunities.
Estimates how many people are likely to be employed in that particular occupation over a set period of time. These statistics are usually issued by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The BLS typically issues the projected growth for all jobs over a standard 10 year period.
What is the Expected Growth Rate?
The quality of being trustworthy and reliable; Includes keeping your word, being honest, and being consistent
What is dependability?
Tank-top, open-toed shoes, torn jeans, wife beater, clothes with designs or images, wrinkled clothes, mini-skirts, saggy jeans, hats/caps, booty shorts, low-cut shirts
What is inappropriate dress to an interview?
These professionals assess the financial needs of individuals and help them with decisions on investments (such as stocks and bonds), tax laws, and insurance.
What is a personal financial advisor? They require a Bachelor's Degree.
School counselor
You need at least 5-6 years of college. You need a Bachelor's Degree, plus 1 or 2 more years of college.
You must become a teacher first, and after teaching, you can work to become a counselor.
The name of the program that allows you to work and get paid while you study.
What is an Apprenticeship or Internship?
The ability to judge what needs to be done and take action, esp. without suggestion from other people
What is initiative?
This is something you may want to do before you interview; it will give you a better idea about the company or job, help you discover details about the employer, help you learn what the company looks for in a candidate, and become a stand-out applicant
What is research?
Issue landing and takeoff instructions to pilots. Monitor and direct the movement of aircraft on the ground and in the air, using radar, computers, or visual references.
What is an air traffic controller?
Software developer
Yes! Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field
A process by which a government agency authorizes individuals to work after they've completed a program & passed a state board exam
What is licensure / licensing?