Ch 51: Carrer Development & Life Skills Flashcards
A return offer made by one who has rejected an offer or a job.
Counteroffer
Being worthy of honor and respect from others.
Dignity
Ability to communicate and interact with others; sometimes referred to as soft skills
Interpersonal skills
Website that post jobs submitted by employers and can be used by job seekers to identify open positions.
Job boards
Simulated; intended for imitation or practice.
Mock
Exchange of information or services among individuals, groups, or institutions; also, meeting and getting to know individuals in the same or similar career fields and sharing information about available opportunities.
Networking
To read and market corrections
Proofread
To correct by removing errors.
Rectify
A persons abilities or skills.
Skill set
The work in which a person is regularly employed.
Vocation
- Reduce his time is spent searching for a job
- increase his chances of receiving better wages through negotiation
- helps illuminate the years of looking for work and interviewing
Job search training
- Collaboration and interpersonal skills
- professionalism
- having compassion and dignity
- genuine interest in the job
Understanding personality traits important to employers
A type of skills
Abilities needed to perform the job.
Job skills
A type of skills
Relate to personality and character traits
Self-management skills
A type of skills
Skills that can be taken from one job to another
Transferable skills
A fact sheet that summarizes and applicants qualifications, education, and experience.
3 types:
- Chronologic
- functional
- targeted
Includes:
- Header
- objective
- education
- work experience
- summary and skills
- special skills
- certifications
Resume
A type of resume
Highlights abilities in a logical order
Chronological resume
A type of resume
Highlight specific skill sets, emphasizing the most important abilities or experiences
Functional resume
A type of resume
Emphasize the skills that relates specifically to the job being sought
Targeted resume
- Always proofread carefully for any errors
- Never less salary expectations
- use for the language and tone, and include only pertinent information
- should be visually appealing and easy to read
- never include a photograph
- include all contact information, including all phone numbers, addresses, email addresses ECT…
Critical resume errors
- Bold only important information
- simple bullets help to organize the information
- space scene is crucial
- have resume paper available
- bring copies of resume to interview
Appearance of the resume
- This is the introduction to the resume and of the person sending the documents
- should always be sent to an individual
- purpose is to gain attention
- Provides a picture of a throw, professional, personalized, fast and easy to read synopsis that details exactly how the applicant needs major job requirements
Cover letter
What are the four personality traits that are the most important to employers?
Interpersonal skills (soft skills) Professionalism Compassion Sincere interest in the job
What are soft skills/interpersonal skills?
Skills that allow the new employee to blend well with the current staff
Examples:
- flexibility
- dependability
- supportive of peers
- remaining calm under pressure
- listening
- having good manners
What is the personality trait of professionalism mean?
Includes
- proper dress and grooming habits
- Punctuality
- honesty
- attention to detail
- ability to follow directions
- prioritize
- time management
