Career Exploration
What is a career assessment?
This tool matches your interests and skills with possible career paths.
What is a resume?
This one-page document summarizes your work experience, education, and skills.
What is professional attire?
This is something you should wear to a job interview to make a good first impression.
What is punctuality?
This is showing up to work on time and being ready to do your job.
What is a bachelor's degree?
This level of education is required for many entry-level professional careers.
What is career exploration?
This is the process of learning about different jobs and what they involve.
What is a cover letter?
This short letter introduces yourself to an employer and explains why you're a good fit.
What is researching the company?
You should always do this before going to a job interview so you can ask smart questions.
What is teamwork?
This soft skill involves working well with others.
What are vocational or trade programs?
These are programs that teach you specific job skills, like welding or cosmetology.
What is the Occupational Outlook Handbook?
This online resource gives detailed information about thousands of careers.
What is your contact information?
This should be listed at the top of a resume with your name, phone number, and email.
What is “Why do you want this job?”
This is a question interviewers often ask to understand your motivation.
What is communication or conflict resolution?
This is the respectful way to handle conflict with a coworker.
What is a scholarship?
This is money you don’t have to pay back, awarded for academic or other achievements.
What is a career personality?
The combination of personal traits, values, and interests that influence your job choice.
What are action verbs?
You should always use this type of wording when describing past job duties.
What is send a thank-you note or email.
This is what you should do after the interview to show appreciation.
What is workplace etiquette?
This is the way you speak and behave that shows professionalism.
What is an internship?
This is work experience for students that helps them gain skills in their field.
What is an informational interview?
This is a meeting with a professional to learn about their job and career path.
What are soft skills?
This section of a resume highlights abilities like communication and leadership.
What is a virtual interview?
This type of interview is conducted using video conferencing platforms like Zoom.
What is professional behavior?
This is an unspoken rule about personal space, attitude, and respect at work.
What is professional development?
This is the process of continuing to learn and improve skills while on the job.