Vocabulary 1
Unique qualities that define an individual.
What is a personality?
A face to face meeting with a possible employer
"My application was accepted and now I have to go to an _____________"
What is an interview?
Activities you find enjoyable.
What are personal interests?
A meeting with someone who works in a career you may be considering.
"I made a connection with a teacher before I decided to go into education"
What is a career connection?
A recommendation for a job from someone that the employer knows.
"I was given a ______________ by one of your employees"
What is a referral?
Aptitudes developed through training and experience
Mr. Howard does not have any ______________ when it comes to skateboarding.
A person that your potential employer can contact to verify your experience or character.
What is a reference?
A written communication that you are leaving a job.
"I gave my boss two-weeks _____________ that I was resigning"
What is a notice?
Another term for occupation where you have made a long-term commitment
What is a career?
Private companies that supply short-term employees to businesses.
What is a temporary agency?
A letter of introduction you attach to your resume
What is a cover letter?
A brief summary of your job qualifications in list form.
"I turned in my _______________ when I applied for the job at Target."
A skill that can be used in more than one career.
"I can use my typing skills as a computer programmer or as a clerical aide"
What is a transferable skill.
A natural talent for learning skills.
"Mr. Howard has an ________________ for math"
What is an aptitude?
What is a job?