Preparing for Careers

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