Preparing for Careers

1. the job a person does for a living
3. people other than relatives who know a person and can attest to his or her work habits, skills, and abilities
5. nonverbal signals such as facial expressions, gestures, posture, and eye contact
8. things a person enjoys learning about or doing
10. a document that contains information about the qualifications and skills of a person seeking employment with a company
14. a quality that involves organizing, guiding, and taking responsibility for a team
15. involves looking closely at a situation and weighing possible outcomes before determining a solution
19. a formal written letter by a reference that outlines a person’s qualifications to perform a job
20. 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
21. natural talents people possess
23. work-based learning programs at the postsecondary level
24. a formal meeting between an employer and a potential employee
26. area of study that outlines classes needed to complete a program and achieve a particular degree

2. events where employers network with potential employees; also called career expos or job fairs
4. a written introduction to a resume that provides additional details about why a person is qualified for a job
6. a personal belief in the value of work and its ability to strengthen character
7. the act of meeting and making contact with people who may be of help in finding a job
9. basic skills needed to obtain and succeed on a job
11. useful tools that help people to better understand their strengths by identifying their interests, aptitudes, and abilities
12. a detailed plan outlining all the steps needed to reach a career objective
13. a dynamic, ever-growing, and changing collection of work that illustrates a person’s abilities and achievements
16. the process of creating and managing one’s own business
17. a progression of related jobs a person has over an extended period of time
18. a person who works with other members of the group to help achieve a common goal
22. acquired skills
25. an organized summary of a person’s education, qualifications, and work experience