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Ch 7 Careers
Ch 7 Study Guide
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Business
8th Grade
03/21/2013

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Body Language
Definition
gestures, posture, and eye contact people use to express themselves
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Cover Letter
Definition
one page letter sent with a resume introducing the job seeker
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Format
Definition
arrangement of something such as a document
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interview
Definition
formal meeting between a job seeker and an employer about a possible job
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job application
Definition
form that asks questions about a job seeker's skills, work experience, education and interests
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letter of recommendation
Definition
letter written in support of a job seeker from a reference
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personal career portfolio
Definition
collection of information about a person, including projects and work samples that shows the person's skills and qualifications.
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personal fact sheet
Definition
a list of basic information about a person's education, experience, qualifications, and skills
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pre employment test
Definition
tests given to an applicant by an employer to find out if the applicant fits the job
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references
Definition
people who will recommend a job seeker to an employer
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resume
Definition
summary of a job seeker's personal information describing education, skills, work experiences, activities and interests.
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four steps that get you ready for an interview
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be prepared, know the job and company, practice role play, dress the part
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two documents that you should take with you to an interview
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drivers license, social security card, academic credintials, working papers, application
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army officer
Definition
supervises solders in the army
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CIA agent
Definition
performs secret operations on behalf of the United States
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City Manager
Definition
runs a city government
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Foreign Service Officer
Definition
Reoresents the United States and its policies aboard
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Legislator
Definition
researches, writes, endorses, and votes on laws
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Postal worker
Definition
sorts, distributes and delivers mail
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tax examiner
Definition
examines tax returns and accounting records
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urban planner
Definition
develops land use plabns for the growth of cities
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If you think that a complay will scan your resume into their computer.
Definition
avoid boldface or italic type
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After an interview you should
Definition
write a thank you note
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purpose of the body of a cover letter is
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to sell yourself and describe your skills and experiences
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resume should always be accompanied by
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cover letter
Term
typing test is a common form of a
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pre employment test
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If you create a chronological resume, you should
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list work experiences in reverse chronological order, starting with most recent job
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in a chronological resume, the main section is under the heading
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experience
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you should arrive for an interview
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atleast 10 minutes early
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example of a question you would be asked
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where did you do your schooling? do you have experience?
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example of question you should ask?
Definition
what would the hours be? what would the job consist of? how many employers does the company employee?
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Name three reasons teens are injured on the job
Definition
falls, electrocution, vehicle accidents, homicide, and unsafe equipment
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If you are 14-15 you can work outside of school from
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7am-7 pm
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From June 1-Labor Day you can work until
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9pm
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If you are 14-15 years old, you can work how many hours in a school day?
Definition
3 hours
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If you are 14-15 years old, you can work how many hours in a school week?
Definition
18
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