Vocabulary 1
Vocabulary 2
Completion
Multiple Choice
100
a series of progressively more responsible jobs in one field or in related fields
Career
100
Talking to people who may be able to offer you job leads
networking
100
Talking to people who may be able to offer you job leads, or _____, is perhaps the best way to find out about a career that interests you.
networking
100
The first step in planning a successful career is to a. research potential careers on the Internet c. consider your personality, learning styles, values, and lifestyle b. speak to a guidance counselor about potential careers d. assess your interests and abilities
d. assess your interests and abilities
200
the different ways people process information
Learning Styles
200
made up of people in the same field and allow members to exchange information and ideas, promotes a positive image for the profession, and provides information to the public
professional association
200
Each time you send out a resume, you should send a ______ along with it.
cover letter
200
The combination of the unique qualities that make you who you are. a.interests c.personality b.skills d.ability
c.personality
300
beliefs that guide the way people live
values
300
operate to earn money for their owners
for profit business
300
The ______ describes thousands of jobs that are available throughout the United States.
Occupational Outlook Handbook
300
General rules to follow in preparing your resume include: a. adding your personal information, such as your age and race. c. focusing on what you have accomplished on the job or in school. b. make your resume as long as possible to impress the hiring manager. d. excluding unpaid volunteer work that may lower any salary offer.
c. focusing on what you have accomplished on the job or in school.
400
a short document that provides potential employers with information about your specific qualifications for a job
Resume
400
the combination of all the unique qualities that make you who you are
personality
400
A ______ emphasizes your abilities rather than your job experience.
skills resume
400
A skills resume is also known as a(n) a. working resume c. interest resume b. functional resume d. conditional resume
functional resume
500
show changes or movement in a certain area
Trend
500
operates to promote a special interest or cause
nonprofit organization
500
If you have strong work experience, the _______ will allow you to display it to full advantage.
chronological resume
500
When writing a cover letter, it is best to include this in the first paragraph: a. the full job title, the position you seek, and how you found out about it. c. your address and telephone number so that the hiring manager can reach you immediately. b. details that emphasize your experience and potential. d. a simple statement about why the company should hire you.
a. the full job title, the position you seek, and how you found out about it.
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