Chapter 1-1 Personal Skills and the Job Market
On-the-Job Training
learning as you do the work
job market
the job openings that are available when you are ready to go to work
skill set
the unique skills and abilities that you bring to the job market
goal
a desired outcome based on one's values for which a plan of action is carried out
value
a principle that reflects the worth you place on an idea or action
job description
describes what a job would be like, including tasks performed and skills needed
self training
learning new skills from reading and practicing on your own
soft skills
non-technical skills needed by most workers for success on the job
hard skills
measurable physical and the mental abilities that allow you to complete a job