Planning for Life
work that people do for pay
job
exchanging information using words, sounds, or tone of voice
verbal communication
a short, written history of a person's education, work experience, and other qualifications for employment
resume
a meeting between an employer and an applicant to discuss possible employment opportunities
job interview
a degree that takes at least 2 years to complete
associate's degree
a desired result to be accomplished in a short amount of time
short-term goal
exchanging information without speaking (ex. body language)
non-verbal communication
grooming and cleanliness
hygiene
the gestures, posture, and eye contact used to send messages and communicate
body language
a degree that generally takes 3 to 7 years to complete awarded by a university or college
a desired result to be accomplished over a period of time
long-term goal
hearing and listening with full attention
active listening
A clothing style that is neat, clean, and professional but relaxed
business casual
a recommendation from a contact who is already part of your network
referral
a potential for learning a certain skill
aptitude
A desired result that is Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, and Time-based
SMART goals
someone who is afraid to express their themselves and seems weak or timid
passive communicator
a clothing style that is courteous, conscientious, and generally business like (ex. 3 piece suit)
business professional
an accomplishment or quality that makes a person suitable for a particular job
qualification
pay or income determined by what you sell
commission
a series of steps that can help identify and evaluate possibilities to make a good choice
decision making process
teamwork
document sent to a potential employer in additional to another document such as a resume
cover letter
qualifications, achievements, personal qualities, or other aspects of a person's background
credentials
employment extras that might include insurance, mileage reimbursement, etc
benefits