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18 terms
Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 job | work that you do mainly to earn money |
| career | a commintment to work in a field that you find interesting and fulfilling |
| standard of living | a measure of quality of life based on the amounts and kinds of goods and services a person can buy |
| trends | developments that mark changes in a particular area |
| potential earning power | the amount of money you may earnover time |
| aptitudes | are the natural abilities that people possess |
| interest inventories | are the test that help you identify the activities you enjoy the most |
| demographic trends | ways in which groups of people change over time |
| service industries | those that provide services for a fee |
| internship | is a postion in which a person recieves training by working with people who are experienced in a particular field |
| cooperative education | programs allow students to enhance classroom learning with part-time work related to their majors and interest |
| networking | is a way of making and using contacts to get job information and advice |
| informational interview | a meeting with someone who works in your area of interst who can provide you with pratical information about the career or company you're considering |
| resume | is usually a one or two page summary of your education, training, experince, and qualifications |
| cover letter | is the personal letter that tou present along with your resume` |
| cafeteria-style employee benefits | are programs that allow workers to choose benefits that best meet their personal needs |
| pension plan | a retirement plan that is funded at least in part by an employer |
| mentor | is an experinced employee who serves as a teacher and counselor for a less experienced person |
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