Intro to Business Chapter 9 Vocab

mentor

an experienced employee who serves as a counselor to a person with less experience

exit interview

an interview in which an employer asks questions about how an employee liked his/her work and asks about job improvements that might be made

targeted application letter

combination of a resume and cover letter

application form

document that asks information related to employment (need facts and dates)

cover letter

expresses your interest in a specific job and introduces your resume

experience-based resume

listing your work history in order

qualifications-based resume

shares your abilities and experiences related to the job that you are interested in

job shadowing

spending time with a worker to learn about a certain occupation

career planning

studying careers, assessing yourself, and making decisions about future

networking

talking to people about their jobs

occupation

task or series of tasks to provide a good or service

career portfolio

tells about your ability and skills provided when applying for a job

follow up letter

thank-you letter expressing your appreciation for opportunity to interview

ability

the quality of being able to perform tasks (can be developed)

resume

a summary of job-related information about yourself

employment agencies

agency that helps people find work (full time, part time, seasonal, etc.)

interests

activities that you like doing

career

a goal in life that is fulfilled through a job or a series of jobs

talent

a natural skill to do certain things

informational interview

a planned discussion with a worker to find out about a job (what the person does, the preparation necessary for the career, and the person's feelings about the career)

values

the things that are important to you in life

employee interview

two-way conversation where interviewer learns about you and you learn about job and company

tentative career decision

what you are interested in doing (can change throughout life)

locational unemployment

when jobs are available, but people are unwilling to relocate

employment market analysis

when someone studies economic trends

mobility

willingness and ability to move to a place where job is at

internship

work experience in an organization while learning about a career field