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Review for Career and Technical Occupations/ Employability Skills
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Communication
7th Grade
12/17/2012

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Term
miscommunication
Definition
When someone accidentally tells someone the wrong information it is called________________.
Term
work permit
Definition
In most states, people who are younger than 16 years old need a _______ _______ in order to apply for certain jobs.
Term
minimum wage
Definition
All employees are required to be paid the __________ ________, regardless of age or work status.
Term
7 to 8
Definition
The average American hols approximately ___ to ___ jobs before he/she reaches age 30.
Term

posture, eye contact, gestures used when communicating

 

sits up, leans forward,smiles, nods, facial expressions, tone of voice

Definition

Sometimes your actions speak louder than your words.

 

Give some examples of body language.

Term
business attire (church clothes)
Definition
Making a good impression is important when interviewing for a job. If you are not sure what to wear, a good guidline is to dress in ________________.
Term
internship
Definition
Many students learn valueable job skills, training and earn money while participating in an ___________________.
Term
N/A or not applicable
Definition
When filling out a job application if there is a question you can't answer or that does not apply to you write__/__ or _________ __________.
Term
Resume
Definition
A __________ is a summary of your personal infromation that describes your education, skills, work experience, activities and interests.
Term
chronological
Definition
A ______________ resume lists your job experience beginning with your most recent job.
Term
functional
Definition
A ______________ resuume highlights your strengths. (This is a good choice for first time job seekers who don't have alot of experience.)
Term

Teachers, neighbors, someone you baby sat for

 

Do NOT USE YOUR FRIENDS!

Definition

When you are asked to supply references on an application, choose your references carefully.

 

Ask people who know you well and who think highly of you.

 

Some good choices for references would be:  ___________________________________.

 

You will need phone numbers and addresses too.

Term

eye contact

 

composure

Definition

When you interview, it is important that you make ______ ______ with the perons who is interviewing you for the job, maintain ___________, and leave them with a positive impression.

 

This interview is the best opportunity to sell yourself to a prospective employer in the job application process.

Term
thank you letter/ note
Definition
The first thing you should do after an interview is to write a __________________.
Term
Prejudice
Definition
Negative attitude or feeling towards a person or group tha tis not based on fact or reason.
Term
Empathize
Definition
To see and understand a situation from another person's point of view.
Term
Performance Review
Definition
Meeting between a supervisor and an employee at which goals are set for the employee and the employee's work is reviewed.
Term
Career Cluster
Definition
Group of jobs with similar characteristics.
Term
Classsified
Definition

The newspaper contians a wide variety of job openings that are organized in classes, or groups in the _____________ section.

 

NOT business section!

Term
budget
Definition
When you begin working and earning money, a ____________ can help you with a plan to manage your money. This allows you to track expenses and savings.
Term

emails

memos

letters

 

 

(also correspondence, reports, and proposals)

Definition
What are three common forms of writing in business?
Term
values
Definition
Beliefs that shape a person's life are _______________.
Term
routine decision
Definition
A _______________ is something you decide on every day, like what you want to eat for breakfast.
Term
entrepreneur
Definition
An ________________ is someone who owns ans runs a business.
Term

long hours

 

battling competition

 

financial risk

Definition
What are some of the pros and cons of this career choice?
Term

1 identify choices

2 define needs and values

3 identify options

4 gather information

5 evaluate options

6 select option

7 design a course of action (go with your gut feeling)

 

 

Definition
Describe the seven steps to a decision.
Term

1 Share new ideas, willing to try new tasks

2 Do more than asked to do, volunteer

Definition
What are two ways you can show initiative in school?
Term
respectful/ honest
Definition
Employees who believe in an _____________ manner do not lie, cheat, or steal.
Term
Compromise
Definition
__________is a good way to deal with conflict with another employee on the job.
Term
bread, cereal, rice and pasta (grains)
Definition
According to the Food Guide Pyramid, a healthy person should eat the most servings of ________________________.
Term
sleep
Definition
Getting enough __________ will most likely to keep you alret, calm, and strong.
Term

A- Assess the situation

I- Identify the problem

D- Do no further harm!

Definition

The American Red Cross recommends that those people who want to offer help to someone injured in an emergency remember A-I-D.

 

What do these letters stand for?

Term
If you make the most of you time you will be able to complete necessary tasks.
Definition
Why is time management important?
Term

1 Sheduling- writing when task must be completed in your calendar or day planner.

2 To Do List

3 Prioritizing Tasks

4 Organiziong

5 Setting Goals

Definition
What are some tools and techniques you can use in time management?
Term

Nation's premier source for career infromation

 

(100's of occupatins, what they do, work environment and pay)

Definition
What is the Occupational Outlook Handbook?
Term

OSHA

 

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Definition
______________________ is government agency charged with setting safety standards, and conducting safety insepction to protect workers from injury.
Term
interest inventory
Definition
An ______________ is a checklist that matches your favorite activities to possible careers.
Term
networking (word of mouth)
Definition
The most common way people find jobs is through ______________, which are referrals from friends and family.
Term
social security, taxes, FICA
Definition
Employers withhold money from employees' paychecks for _______________.
Term
overtime
Definition
When you work more than 40 hours in one week, the pay rate is called _____________.
Term
To act or take charge; complete tasks without having to be asked.
Definition
What does "work initiative" mean?
Term

Debit card- withdraws (takes) $ directly from your bank account.

 

Credit Card- you pay the credit card company back for the purchase plus interest.

Definition
What is the difference between a debit card and a credit card?
Term
photographer
Definition
Someone with a naturalist learning style might enjoy a __________ career.
Term
personal service
Definition
A __________ career would visit client homes and design appropriate closet sysetems for their needs.
Term
Public Service
Definition
U.S. Department of Labor
Term
profit
Definition
Main goal of a company.
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