Ch. 3.2 investigating careers Flashcards
(20 cards)
What is meant by fringe benefit?
a service or product you receive at little or no cost to you
Give 5 examples of fringe benefits.
paid vacation, sick leave, child care, retirement, health insurance
What is the term which refers to the actual activities you do on a job?
Nature of work
Define skill.
the ability to do a certain task well
what does compensation mean?
earning or pay
What is an exploratory interview?
a short, informal talk with someone who works in a career that appeals to you
What is meant by job outlook?
future opportunities in an occupation
What 3 things do you need to consider when taking a personal inventory?
skills, interests, and desired lifestyle
What is one of the most important skills you need to work with people from different countries?
good communication skills
Name 6 things you should consider when trying to decide on a career.
required education and training, employer benefits, nature of work, working conditions, job outlook, and compensation
Describe what cooperative education is.
An arrangement in which schools partner with local business. Students perform jobs that use knowldge and skills learned in classes. The get class credit for working.
Describe an internship.
A short-term job or work project that usually requires formal commitment. Provides students opportunities to do actual work.
Describe job shadowing.
Follow worker for a few days on the job. Observe a worker on a regular workday while providing a sample of the real work done on the job.
Working conditions refers to what?
environment in which you work- outside/inside, alone or with others, work schedules, chance of injury
How are most job opportunities created?
creating new industries, existing workers retiring, shortage of skilled workers
What do most employers require when looking to hire workers?
post high school education or training
Name a resource put out by the Department of Labor that helps you to research careers.
Occupational outlook handbook and The Guide for Occupational Exploration
The type of work you choose will affect what 3 things in your life?
the money you make, where you live, and how you spend your work and leisure time
What is meant by a career cluster?
a large grouping of occupations that have certain characteristics in common
Define aptitude.
natural tendency or talent that makes it easy for each of us to learn certain skills
