Principles of Business Ch. 9

3. a resume in which experiences are listed in order of work history.
5. an interview that evaluates an applicant's on-the-job potential. Questions typically begin with ?describe? or ?tell me about.?
7. things that are important to you.
11. a task or series of tasks that is performed to provide a good or service.
12. a decision that is subject to change as new information is received.
13. a letter expressing your interest in a specific job.
15. a tool that provides information about you to a potential employer.
16. a summary of your important job-related information.
19. a resume in which your abilities and experiences related to the job for which you are applying are highlighted.
23. compensation in forms other than direct payment such as vacation time, insurance coverage, and retirement programs.
24. the process of talking to other people about their jobs.
25. an experienced employee who serves as counselor to a person with less experience.
26. a two-way conversation in which the interviewer learns about you and you learn about the job and the company.
27. a goal for work that is fulfilled through an occupation or series of occupations.
28. the quality of being able to perform a mental or physical task.

1. work experience in organizations while learning about a career field.
2. a letter that provides a quick summary of your ability to meet the needs of an organization.
4. the willingness and ability of a person to move to where jobs are located.
6. activities that give you satisfaction and that can provide a basis for your employment goals and possible career paths.
8. unemployment that occurs when jobs are available in one place but go unfilled because those who are qualified to fill those jobs live elsewhere.
9. a planned discussion with a worker who is willing to help you find out about the work that a person does, the preparation needed for that career.
10. people who can give a report about your character, education, and work habits. These individuals may be teachers, previous employers, supervisors, or coworkers.
14. a person who spends time with a worker for a day or a week to learn about that person's occupation.
17. a document used by employers that asks for information related to employment. It gives the employer standard information about each job applicant.
18. a natural, inborn aptitude to do certain things.
20. tangible evidence of your ability and skills.
21. the process of studying careers, assessing yourself in terms of careers, and making decisions about a future career.
22. an interview in which your employer asks questions about your work upon your leaving the company.