Preparing for Careers

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