20 Flashcards
fulltime job
job that requires at least 40h of work each week
job/occupation vs career
job : work ppl engage in to earn pay
career : work history of one or more jobs in the same or related fields of interests ( your fav activities)
interests
ur fav activities
values
what u believe to be important
skill vs ability, aptitude
skill ; a proficiency for performing a task
ability : natural or acquired talent
abilities are not lost
apritude is the potential for learning a skill
personality
set of characteristics that make one special
written sources
libraries, the internet, OOH (occupational outlook handbook)
career counselor
someone trained to give info and guidance on career choosing
networking
building informal relationships w ppl ehose friendships cojld bring advantsges and opportunities
job shadowing
following a worker on the job for a few days
internships and volunteerism
temporary paid or unpaid job position w direct work experience in a career field
volunteerism - work without pay
career ladder
series of jobs in ur career
starts w entry level job
: job suitable for a worker new to the field or job
outsourcing
using outside sources to do tasks traditionally handled by internal staff
setting goals
short term goals and medium term goals help u achieve long term goals