Each time you send out a resume, you should also send a _____
cover letter
100
changes in a certain area
trend
100
The first step in planning a successful career is to
access your interest/abilities
100
What is the first step in planning your career
to look closely at yourself & understand personal strengths
200
operates to promote special interest or cause
nonprofit organization
200
The ____________ handbook describes thousands of jobs throughout the U.S.
occupational outlook
200
Talking to people who may be able to offer you job leads or _______ is perhaps the best way to find out if a career suits you
networking
200
A skills resume is also known as a(n)
functional resume
200
What is the difference between a career and a job
Career is series of progressively more responsible jobs in one field, Job is to work for pay
300
different ways people process information
Learning style
300
If you have strong work experience, the ______ will allow you to display it in full advantage
resume
300
made up of people in same field
Professional association
300
When writing a cover letter, it is best to include this in the first paragraph
the full job title, the position you seek, and how you found out about it
300
Name & describe the 2 types of resumes
Chronological - lists experience and education in reverse order. Skills resume - highlights abilities and accomplishments
400
combo of all unique qualities that make you who you are
personality
400
People do best in a career suited to their primary _____
learning style
400
The combination of the unique qualities that make you who you are
personality
400
General rules to follow in preparing your resume include
focusing on what you have accomplished on the job or in school
400
Compare lifestyle & values
lifestyle is the way you spend time/money while values is the reasoning behind the way you live
500
short document that provides potential employers with info about your qualifications
resume
500
A ________ emphasizes your abilities rather than your work experience
skills resume
500
series of progressively more responsible jobs in 1 field or in related fields
career
500
In deciding on a possible career, your choice will be influenced by all of the following EXCEPT:
your interest and abilities
your personal values
your past employers
your personality
your past employers
500
List the five things your career choice will be influenced by
interest/abilities, personality, learning style, personal
values, kind of lifestyle you want to lead