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Ch 51: Carrer Development & Life Skills Flashcards

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1
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A return offer made by one who has rejected an offer or a job.

A

Counteroffer

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Being worthy of honor and respect from others.

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Dignity

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Ability to communicate and interact with others; sometimes referred to as soft skills

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Interpersonal skills

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Website that post jobs submitted by employers and can be used by job seekers to identify open positions.

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Job boards

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Simulated; intended for imitation or practice.

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Mock

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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.

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Networking

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7
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To read and market corrections

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Proofread

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To correct by removing errors.

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Rectify

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A persons abilities or skills.

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Skill set

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10
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The work in which a person is regularly employed.

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Vocation

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  • 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
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Job search training

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  • Collaboration and interpersonal skills
  • professionalism
  • having compassion and dignity
  • genuine interest in the job
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Understanding personality traits important to employers

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A type of skills

Abilities needed to perform the job.

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Job skills

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14
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A type of skills

Relate to personality and character traits

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Self-management skills

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A type of skills

Skills that can be taken from one job to another

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Transferable skills

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16
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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
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Resume

17
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A type of resume

Highlights abilities in a logical order

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Chronological resume

18
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A type of resume

Highlight specific skill sets, emphasizing the most important abilities or experiences

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Functional resume

19
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A type of resume

Emphasize the skills that relates specifically to the job being sought

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Targeted resume

20
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  • 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…
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Critical resume errors

21
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  • 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
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Appearance of the resume

22
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  • 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
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Cover letter

23
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What are the four personality traits that are the most important to employers?

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Interpersonal skills (soft skills)
Professionalism
Compassion
Sincere interest in the job
24
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What are soft skills/interpersonal skills?

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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
25
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What is the personality trait of professionalism mean?

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Includes

  • proper dress and grooming habits
  • Punctuality
  • honesty
  • attention to detail
  • ability to follow directions
  • prioritize
  • time management

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