Career Planning
A word that means a passage from one stage to another.
Transition
A form you fill out when applying for a job. Depending on the employer, this may be done in person or online.
Job Application
Volunteering is a great way to give back to the community. Name another benefit of volunteering.
This is a word for people who work for the same company.
Coworkers
A place where you can get a bachelor's degree (4-year degree).
College or University
A self-assessment tool used in career planning that matches a person's interests, likes, and dislikes with activities and possible career options.
Interest Inventory
Name two sources someone can use to learn about job openings.
Examples: Company websites, internet job sites, friends/family, networking, etc.
It's important to be part of your community. Give an example of a place that a person could join to meet others.
Any employer will expect this from their employee. It is another word for reliable and trustworthy.
Responsible
A place where you can get an associate's degree (2-year degree).
Community College
Exploring different occupations and types of work environments by following and watching people actually performing the jobs.
Job Shadowing
A word to describe people who know you well and will tell employers that you are a good worker. Most employers require this information on a job application.
References
Name at least three expenses someone might have when living on their own.
Food, clothing, rent, utilities (electricity, gas, internet, cable), clothes, transportation, etc.
The person you should go to for a work-related problem.
Supervisor
A person who learns to perform a certain job through the guidance and expertise of a skilled worker.
An Apprentice
A document that lists the courses you've taken in high school and the grades you've received.
Transcript
This document summarizes a person's education, abilities, and work experience, and shows how a person is qualified for a particular job.
Name two ways someone might travel in the community.
A person who helps an individual learn or maintain a job; it can include providing training and support at a job site.
A Job Coach
What does FAFSA stand for?
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
A temporary job for a specified period of time that can provide valuable work experience and help someone learn about an industry.
Internship
When making a first impression with an employer, a person's body language is important. Give two examples of appropriate body language or behavior in an interview situation.
Eye contact, good posture, arms and legs uncrossed, firm handshake, respectful, nodding and smiling when appropriate, etc.
Anything a person has that will help them reach their goals.
Resources
Name at least three qualities that an employer wants to see in their employees.
Motivated, Flexible, Adaptable, Dedicated, Reliable, Honest, Inclusive, Patient, Resilient, Dependable, Emotional Maturity, Organized, etc.
Certification