Career Development
work that you do to mainly make money
What is a job?
the type of trends that cause people to move from one area of the country to another as financial centers shift location
What is geographic?
unpaid work where you learn new skills, develop good work habits, make professional contacts to benefit a nonprofit organization
What is volunteer work?
a one-page summary of education, training, experience, and qualifications
What is a resume?
What is to get the job offer?
a commitment to work in a field that you find interesting and fulfilling
What is a career?
this type of trend pertains to people grouped by age, gender, ethnicity, or income that change over time
What is demographic?
when recruiters for local and national companies set up tables and booths to get info and submit resumes
What is a job fair?
this should always accompany a resume, allowing you to explain yourself and your interest in a specific job
What is a cover letter?
tools that group types of careers together in order to help you explore career options to begin career and educational planning
What is career clusters?
a measure of the amount of goods and services you can buy with the money you have
What is standard of living?
these type of advancements have been out dating jobs and products quickly
What is technological?
a way of making and using contacts to get job information and advice
What is networking?
the goal one hopes to achieve when presenting a resume and cover letter
What is getting an interview?
when making decisions about careers, this is the goal you should strive to achieve
What is work-life balance?
skills that can be used in any workplace, such as communication or working together with others
changes in interest rates, demand and prices are _______ factors that can affect employment
What is economic?
work experience that is paid or unpaid and allows the worker to receive college credit
What is an internship?
factors to consider when considering a job offer that include health care, retirement plans, and number of days off
What is benefits?
the more of this you have, the more money you are likely to earn over time
What is education?
these are used to determine what you are good at and what jobs might be a good fit based on them
What are aptitude tests?
What is service?
an experienced employee who serves as a teacher and counselor for a less-experienced person
What is a mentor?
this should be taken into consideration when a job offer is made, since all workplaces vary in pace and pressure, even the way people behave
What is work environment?
the amount of money you may earn over time
What is potential earning power?