Unit One Flashcards
Seven beliefs of success
Everything happens for a reason and a purpose and it serves us
There is no such thing as failure there is only results
Whatever happens take responsibility
It is not necessary to understand everything to use everything
People are your greatest resource
Work is play
There is no abiding success without commitment
Smart goals
Specific Measurable Action plan Realistic Time line
Career
Total sum of all your experiences
The sequence and variety of occupations (paid and unpaid) someone undertakes throughout a life time
Occupation
A group of similar jobs found in different industries or organizations
Ex visual design accountant
Job
A paid position requiring specific attributes and skills that enable a person to perform tasks in an organization
Five principals or career planning
Focus on the journey Follow your heart Know your allies Change is constant Learning is an ongoing process
Skills
The ability to do something well
A particular ability
Employability skills
Basic I skills necessary for getting keeping and doing well on a job
Ncesarry skills
Fundamental skills
Communication
Problem solving
Managing information using numbers
Teamwork skills
Personal management skills
How do we develope our skills
Hobbies School Jobs Games volunteer experiences Housework
School skills
Time management Teamwork Problem solving Leadership Computer Creativeity Communication Organizational Listening
Resume
Carefully selecting the most important and flattering information about yourself
Resume can
Get you past initial screening to get opportunity to be interviewed
Resume can’t
Automatically get you a job
Chronological resume
Highlights job history and education in reverse chronological order
Job titles and education degrees are emphasized
Job description duties and accomplishments are highlighted
