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PCC Sem II Final Flashcards

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Global

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Relating to the entire world

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Careers

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A person’s life work

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Self-management skills

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Ability to take good care of yourself

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Feedback

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Performance evaluations

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What does N.O.W. stand for? Provide a brief description of each part as well.

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N- new skills: what you learn while becoming more independent
O- orientation to new settings: knowing where you are in relation to everything else
W- world-wise view: knowing you live in a big world

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What does self-management skills mean? What are the two factors involved? How important is self-management?

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Self-management skills means that you take responsibility for what you do.
two factors included are the quality and quantity of your performance.
Self-management is very important wherever you go.

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What two types of feedback does evaluation come in(wether it’s from ourselves our others)?

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The two types of feedback are:

            Formal and informal
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What is the appropriate response to feedback?

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The appropriate response is to use it constructively so you can improve.

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What are the items on the checklist to decide if you are skillful in managing yourself?

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The items in the checklist are:
You 
-don't blame anyone else for what happens to you,
-don't try to control anyone else,
-take credit for what you do right,
-admit when you make mistakes,
-promise to learn from every mistake,
-and you think about the results of your actions before you act.
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Why is it important to recognize consequences of choices and actions before doing them?

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It is important because understanding what you gain if you follow requirements, and what you lose by not following them, is critical in today’s world.

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Where did the term deadline originate? How has its definition changed today? Do we still suffer from not meeting deadlines?

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It originated from the Civil War era because there would be a line surrounding a prison, and if a prisoner crossed it p, he was liable to be shot.
The meaning has changed because we no longer have such fatal consequences, however, we still suffer form not meeting deadlines.

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The three keys to self-management and becoming oriented to your surroundings are:

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  • Know what is expected to you
  • Meet those expectations or ask for help if you cannot meet them
  • Change your behavior of necessary
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What are the main tips for improving your study skills?

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The main tips are:

  • study on purpose
  • start now
  • find the best time
  • commit
  • don’t get distracted
  • set the stage
  • use a system
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Careers in Arts, Entertainment, and Media include what sampling of careers?

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They include: 
All types of art
Camera work
Editing
Journalism
Modeling
Photography
Public relations 
Sports
And writing
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What does SMART stand for in goal writing? Why should we write goals in this form?

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SMART stands for:
Specific Measurable Achievable Realistic Timed

We should write goals in this form so our goal is well-written, and easier to complete.

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Transferable skills

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Skills you can use in many different jobs

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Communication styles

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The way you give and receive information form others

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Aptitudes

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You talents, or how well you naturally perform certain tasks

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Name the Myers-Briggs Personality Indicator 4 categories of measurements.

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Someone who likes to study alone(i)
Believes only what he sees(s)
Likes to follow a schedule(j)

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There are many factors that determine who you are. Name those included:

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Physical characteristics
Personality 
Skills
Values
Heredity
Environment
Life experiences
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Careers in Science, Math,mane Engineering include what careers?

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Work in architecture; engineering, life, physical, and social sciences; math and computers

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Why are careers in Math declining?

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Math is becoming more integrated into other career areas.

Such as engineering computer science, physics, and finance

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What are the three styles of communication and what do they mean?

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The three styles are:
Passive: .don’t stand up for yourself
Aggressive: stand up for yourself
Assertive: stand up for yourself and others

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What does SCANS stand for? Why did they come up with this list of skills?

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Secretary’s Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills

Came up with them to study workplace skills

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What does using assessments and inventories do for you?

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They help you define and identify who you are

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What are the two types of goals we should set for ourselves? Why do we need both?

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The two types are short-terms and long-term.
We need short-term goals to be successful and have goals that are easy to achieve. We need long-term goals that take longer to achieve.

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What is the Pareto Principle? Why should we use it in problem solving?

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The Pareto Principle is a way to make sure you handle a situation correctly.
We should use it to develop better strategies.

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Lifelong learner

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The educational and training will never be finished

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Associate degree

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Full-time and part-time study for two years

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Graduate degree

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Advanced study or specialized degree

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Stepping-stone goal

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Realistic short-term goals that will help you reach you long-term goal

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What five areas are good to identify when exploring your lifestyle and career you would want?

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Personality
Interests
Values
Aptitudes
Skills
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What areas do you need to compare and consider in specific careers?

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Career outlook
Responsibilities and tasks
Values
Focus of the work
Salary
Work environment
Education and training 
Skills and Aptitudes
Working hours
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What three areas of focus of work do we need to decide what we prefer?

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Data
People
Or things

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Why should we compare different post-secondary schools within a major course of study we are considering?

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Global competition and today’s economy have increased the end for post secondary education and training.

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Careers in Mechanics , Installers, and Repairers can include what careers?

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Appliance repair
Diesel mechanics
Heating and air conditioning technicians
Auto mechanics
Electrical repairers
Mill wrights precision instrument repairers
Small engine mechanics

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Why are jobs for small engine mechanics projected to increase?

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People are buying more motorcycles, boats, and lawn & garden equipment that will need results.

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N/A

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Not applicable

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Resume

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A summary of information about a person

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Portfolio

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A collection of samples of your work

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Transcript

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The record of your grades

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Background check

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Investigating past and present information about you from former employers, schools, and the police

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What components should be included in a resume?

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Contact info
Highlights
Career profile
References 
Main sections
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What are the important points to remember?

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Highlight the skills that are appropriate for the job
Stress what you offer rather than just what you are looking for
Always write a resume that is applicable to the particular job

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What are the tips for filling out a job application?

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Ask for a 2nd job application
Ask for permission to take the application form
Read the entire application before you start

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What qualities should you keep in mind when creating an A+ interview?

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Your nonverbal behavior
Your attitude
Your body language
How you talk
End the interview strongly
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What are three questions an interviewer most commonly asks

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Why don’t you tell me about yourself?
Why should I hire you?
What are your major strengths/weaknesses?

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