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23 Cards in this Set
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Job |
Work done mainly to earn money |
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Career |
A commitment to work in a field that is found to be interesting and fulfilling |
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Standard of Living |
A measure of quality of life based on the amounts and kinds of goods and services a person can buy |
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Trends |
Developments that mark change in a particular area |
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Potential Earning Power |
The amount of money that can be earned over time |
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Aptitudes |
Natural abilities that people possess |
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Interest Inventories |
Tests that help identify the activities that one enjoys most |
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Demographic Trends |
Tendencies of people that change over time, grouped by age, gender, ethnicity, education or income |
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Geographic Trends |
Tendencies of people moving from one area of the country to another as financial centers shift location |
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Service Industries |
Businesses that provide services for a fee |
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Internship |
A position in which a person receives training by working with people who are experienced in a particular field |
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Cooperative Education |
Education that allows students to enhance classroom learning with part-time work related to their majors and interests |
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Networking |
A way of making and using contacts to get job information and advice |
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Informational Interview |
A meeting with someone who works in one's area of interest who can provide practical information about the career or company |
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Resume |
A one- or two-page summary of a job applicant's education, training, experience, and qualifications |
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Cover Letter |
A personal letter that is presented along with a resume |
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Cafeteria-Style Employee Benefits |
Programs that allow workers to choose benefits that best meet their personal needs |
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Pension Plan |
A retirement plan that is funded at least in part by an employer |
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Mentor |
An experienced employee who serves as a teacher and counselor for a less-experienced person |
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Flexible |
Adjustable |
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Asset |
Benefit |
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Wealth |
Large amount |
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Fixed |
Unchanging |
