Definitions
What is Networking?
Developing relationships with people with whom information can be shared or exchanged.
What kinds of people are involved in your network?
Family, Friends, club & team members, teachers,etc.
What's the difference between a Job and a Career?
A Job is work done, usually to earn money while pursuing an interesting career. A Career is a series of steps or occupations, usually in the same or related fields, that you take to advance in your chosen field of work.
What is the abbreviation for business?
bus.
Searching the Internet is a bad way to find job leads.
False
What is a Job lead?
Information about an open position.
What kind of people are normally used as references ?
Friends ,previous coworkers, people you’ve collaborated with,etc.
Whats the difference between Job Fairs and a Job lead?
Job fairs are events at which job seekers can meet with representatives from companies that have job openings. A job lead is information about an open position.
What is the abbreviation for references?
refs
A resume is a selection of materials that you can use to document your skills talents or accomplishments over a period of time.
False
What is a Portfolio?
A selection of materials that you can use to document your skills, talents, or accomplishments over a period of time.
What are people who work for a companies called?
Employees
What's the difference between a Private employment agency and a Public employment service?
A Private employment agency is a business that helps people find jobs. A Public employment service is a state or federal program that helps people find jobs in government.
What is the abbreviation for years?
yrs.
A professional networking site is a website designed specifically for people who are seeking to expand their career networks.
True
What is a Job application?
A document that contains questions or blank spaces where the applicant provides information.
Who should you let see your resume other than the employer ?
A trusted friend or relative.
What's the difference between a Resume and a Portfolio?
A Resume is a document the describes your education, work experience, and other qualifications for work. A Portfolio is a selection of materials that you can use to document your skills, talents, or accomplishments over a period of time.
What's the abbreviation for department?
dept.
co. is the abbreviation for commission.
False
What is a Professional Networking Site?
A website designed specifically for people who are seeking to expand their career networks.
What kind of people meet with representatives from companies with job openings?
Job seekers
What's the difference between Networking and an Employment Advertisement?
Networking is developing with people with information can be shared or exchanged. Employment advertisements are job postings that appears in places a job seeker might look.
What's the abbreviation for management?
mgt.
When looking into a private employment agencies, the Job seeker should find out the exact cost and who is responsible for paying it using the service.
True