LO 2-1: Factors Affecting Career Choices
A ______ is an employment position mainly to earn money; a career is a commitment to a profession requiring continued training.
Job
One way to gain work _______ is through part-time employment.
Experience
A _________ is a summary of a person’s education, training, experience, and job qualifications.
résumé
You should ________ the job and the company, including work environment and corporate culture before you accept any position.
Research
_________ include guidance tests that measure abilities, interests, and personal qualities.
Personal Factors
Two sources for job information are the ______________ handbook and online ___________.
Occupational Outlook Handbook
Job boards.
The __________ paragraph should grab the reader’s attention and communicate qualifications.
Introduction
Two _________ benefits might include childcare and flexible spending plans.
Non-Salary
A __________ is the difference between the skills needed by employers and the skills possessed by applicants.
Skills Gap
__________ is the process of making and using contacts to obtain career information, which is important for finding job opportunities.
Networking
A _______ résumé focuses on specific qualifications for a particular job.
Targeted
To evaluate the _________ of a job offer, consider market value and taxability of benefits.
Future Value
One demographic _____ is the increasing demand for food service and child care due to single and working parents.
Trend
An _____________ is a meeting to gather information about a career or an organization.
informational interview
One type of interview question to prepare for is __________ questions, such as describing a difficult situation you handled.
Behavioral
Employees' ________ during hiring include protections against discrimination and the right to minimum wage.
Rights
_____________ can affect career choices by altering job demand based on lifestyle changes, such as working from home.
Social influences
Benefits of volunteering include gaining ________ and making professional _______.
experience/contacts.
Key elements to include in a résumé are personal data, career profile, __________ , experience, and references.
Education
Continuing to learn and develop skills is important for adapting to changes in technology and advancing in your ________ .
Career