Career Development
What is Self-Assessment?
The act or process of analyzing and evaluating oneself or one's action.
What are some Post High School Options?
1. Gap Year
2. Going to work full-time.
3. 4-Year University
What are 2 of the sources of job opportunities?
1. Internships
2. Networking
What is a disadvantage of a professional organization?
Membership fees.
What is Communication?
It is the act of transferring information from one place, person, or group to another.
What are some Self-Assessment Techniques?
1. Checklists
2. Questionnaires
3. Rating Scales
What are 2 of the things a resume consists of?
1. Personal Information
2. Experiences
What is a reason to join a professional Organization?
Networking
What are the categories of Communication?
1. Verbal Communication.
2. Non-Verbal Communication.
3. Written Communication.
4. Visualizations.
What is Personality?
Individual differences in characteristic patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving.
What is a Gap Year?
A year spent taking time off between life stages.
What are 3 general tips to follow when going for a job interview?
1. Show up on time.
2. Be polite.
3. Dress Appropriately.
What is collective bargaining?
It is the method that union leaders use to negotiate issues with management.
Who is a Mentor?
An experienced and trusted adviser.
What is a Short-Term Goal?
Something you will achieve in the next three months.
What are some reasons why people take a Gap Year?
1. To Travel.
2. Learning a new Language.
3. Volunteering.
What is a Cover Letter?
A letter sent with and explaining the contents of, another document.
What is the purpose of the Labor Union?
To help workers and to protect the interest of its members.
What characteristics would you look for in a mentor?
1. Patience.
2. Experience.
What is a Long-Term Goal?
Something you will achieve in more than a year.
What are some extracurricular activities?
1. Volunteer Work.
2. Sports.
What not to do during an interview?
Show signs of hurriedness or shyness.
When did Union get Protection in the U.S.?
After the National Labor Relations Act in 1935.
What is Self Advocacy?
The act of representing one's views or interests.