Chapter 15 Preparing for Careers

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Across
  1. 3. acquired skills
  2. 7. detailed plan outlining all the steps needed to reach a career objective
  3. 8. organized summary of a person's education and work experience
  4. 9. natural talents people possess
  5. 10. things a person enjoys learning about or doing
  6. 14. letter that accompanies a resume and provides additional details about why a person is qualified for a job
  7. 20. area of study that outlines classes needed to complete a program and achieve a particular degree
  8. 21. formal written letter outling a person's qualifications to perform a job
  9. 23. act of meeting and making contact with people who may be of help in finding a job
  10. 24. work-based learning programs at the postsecondary level
Down
  1. 1. type of thinking that involves looking closely at a situation and weighing possible outcomes before determining a solution
  2. 2. job a person does for a living
  3. 4. meeting between an employer and a potential employee
  4. 5. process of creating and managing one's own business
  5. 6. useful tools that help people to better understand their strengths
  6. 11. nonverbal signals such as facial expressions
  7. 12. _______skills are basic skills needed to obtain and succeed on a job
  8. 13. involves observing someone in his or her job for a few hours or a day
  9. 15. quality that involves organizing, guiding and taking responsibility for a team
  10. 16. progression of related jobs a person has over an extended period of time
  11. 17. person who works with other members of the group to reach a common goal
  12. 18. people other than family who can attest to a person's work habits and skills
  13. 19. personal belief in the value of work and its ability to strengthen character
  14. 22. events where employers network with potential employees