TERMINOLOGY
Job Descriptions
Job Search
Interview Skills
Describe the Difference
100

COUNS 32

An intense career exploration designed to engage students in their own career development. Topics include how to realistically interpret assessment, goals and career options in the current job market and some financial literacy. 

100

Who am I?

A person who specializes in the beautification of skin. Estheticians are not medical healthcare providers; instead, they perform cosmetic treatments such as facials, superficial chemical peels and waxing to enhance a client’s natural beauty.

An esthetician... person who specializes in the beautification of skin. Estheticians are not medical healthcare providers; instead, they perform cosmetic treatments such as facials, superficial chemical peels and waxing to enhance a client’s natural beauty.

100

What is a job search?

 an instance of active contact with a potential Employer to apply for a job, and includes a contact by phone or in person, by submitting a written application, or by attending a job interview.

100

Demonstrate the greeting/ salutation for an interview

Handshake

100

Employee vs intern

Interns are usually college students or recent graduates who work for a company on a temporary basis, often for academic credit. A company cannot be the primary beneficiary; an intern should not be replacing the work of an employee because the internship is for education and training purposes.


200

Interview

a two-way exchange of information which an employer uses to get to know more about a candidate prior to making a decision of hire. Ultimately, an employer wants to know three things: 1) Do you have the skills we are seeking for this position, 2) Can we work with you, and 3) Can you help us meet the goal for this position? An interview should also be used by the candidate to get to know more about the employer such as would I fit in well with the team and culture, would I be able to excel in this position, does this company fit my values, ect.

200

Who am I?

I am responsible for discovering vulnerabilities and risks in networks, software systems and data centers with ongoing vulnerability scans, monitoring network data, and ensuring hardware and software applications are updated.

Cyber Security Specialist


200

Name 3 websites to begin a job search.

  • Indeed Job Search
  • Glassdoor Jobs
  • LinkedIn
  • Google for Jobs
  • Monster
  • ZipRecruiter
  • Simply Hired
  • CareerBuilder
  • Snag (Formerly Snagajob)
  • LinkUp
  • Craigslist Jobs
  • US.jobs
  • Robert Half
  • Job.com
  • USAjobs.gov

 

200

Name 3 signs of active listening

Eye Contact

Head nodding

Great body Posture

Paraphrasing

Verbal Affirmation

Ask Questions

200

Job vs. Career

A job can be just going to work to earn a paycheck. A career means that each of your jobs, experiences, and training programs is helping you advance in pay or responsibility.

300

Job Market

...Or labor market, is the market in which employers search for employees and employees search for jobs. The job market is not a physical place as much as a concept demonstrating the competition and interplay between different labor forces.

300

Who am I?

I oversee the daily activities and operations within a school. Their main duties include disciplining or advising students, approving Teachers' curriculums and ensuring the school environment is safe for all students and staff members

School Principal

300

Put these steps in order:

Interview

Search for jobs

Accept the Job

Apply for the job

Negotiate Salary

Search for jobs

Apply for the job

Interview

Negotiate Salary

Accept the job

300

What type of attire do you wear to an interview?

Smart Casual 

Business Casual

Business

Business Formal

300

Wages vs. Salary

Salaried employees earn regular paychecks, even if they work long days during busy periods, while hourly wage employees are paid according to how many hours they work, and they may be eligible for overtime pay when they work beyond the standard 40-hour workweek.

400

Human Resources

The division of a company that is focused on activities relating to employees. These activities normally include recruiting and hiring of new employees, orientation and training of current employees, employee benefits, and retention. Will often be the department you will call with questions during the application process.

400

Who am I?

I Operate radiologic equipment to produce images of the body for diagnostic purposes. Position radiologic equipment and adjust controls to set exposure time and distance according to specification of examination. Take x-rays following established radiologic requirements and regulations to ensure patient care and safety. 

Radiological/ X-Ray technician

400

What is missing from the elements of the job description?

Title of Position

Job Summary Responsibilities & Duties

Qualifications & Skills

Required/ Preferred Qualifications

Working Conditions

Salary

Benefits

 

Schedule

400

What should you include when asked to describe yourself?

Name

Origin of Interest

Previous Experience

Fun Fact

400

Full-time vs. Part-time Status

The standard definition of full-time hours in California is between 32 and 40 hours per week.

500

Pension

A retirement plan that requires an employer to make contributions into a pool of funds set aside for a worker's future benefit. The pool of funds is invested on the employee's behalf, and the earnings on the investments generate income to the worker upon retirement. *Note - not all employers offer a pension.

500

Who am I?

I create life, providing food, shelter and protection. I listen to problems, try to solve them and ultimately forgive wrong doings. 

GOD

500

What was the most searched job on Google (in 2021)?

Real Estate Agent
500

Please answer the following question as if you were in an interview.

What previous experience leads you to believe that you can be the next President of the United States of America?

We are listening.

500

Exempt vs. Non-Exempt

The key difference between exempt and non-exempt employees is that non-exempt workers are entitled to certain protections under the Fair Labor Standards Act, a federal law that sets minimum wage and overtime requirements.