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----- are common for workers wanting to enter skilled trades such as plumbing and electrical contracting.

Apprenticeships

What is an official recognition that a school or program meets a certain standard?

accreditation.

In general, which is the best source of up-to-date career information?

the Internet.

how much do public school students earn per hour sitting in class?

$7.94

step -----; list your interests.

1

step -----; identify possible career choices.

2

step -----; learn about compensation, job availability, and education and skill requirements.

3

Which would be the most appropriate way to begin a cover letter addressed to Mr. Swift, the hiring manager for a job you are applying for?

Dear Mr. Swift,

A(n) ----- is an official recognition that a school or program meets a certain standard.

accreditation

Before you commit to attending a college or training program, you should make sure that the college or program has the ----- that match up with those required by the career field you are interested in pursuing.

accreditations

What is formal training in a job while you are working on the job?

apprenticeship.

Which job had the highest median annual wage in 2066?

architecture and engineering.

A(n) ----- is an official or record stating that you have met some standard for training or knowledge.

certification

You should be cautious about using any job training Web site that offers you -----.

certification for a price

What is an official document stating a person has met some standard for training or knowledge?

certification.

The amount of money a job pays is referred to as -----.

compensation

a written introduction of yourself to a potential employer

cover letter

federal government; decline/growth in salary employment?

decline.

manufacturing; decline/growth in salary employment?

decline.

If you plan to teach at the college level, you will most likely need to complete a(n) -----.

doctoral degree

Master's degrees, law degrees, and doctoral degrees are all examples of -----.

graduate degrees

professional and business services; decline/growth in salary employment?

growth.

transportation and utilities; decline/growth in salary employment?

growth.

Restaurant and food services, lodging, travel, recreation, and amusement careers are all part of the ----- career cluster.

hospitality and tourism

What is a short-term position the provides exposure to and training on a particular job?

internship.

Which would most likely be an unpaid position?

internship.

a personal interaction between you and a potential employer designed to help the employer determine wether you are qualified for a job

interview

a form provided by a potential employer to be filled out with your work-relevant information

job application

A potential employer may ask you to fill out a(n) ----- with information about your work history or to write and submit a ----- that provides a snapshot of your qualifications.

job application; resume

By considering your own -----, you may identify some broad aspects of what you do and do not enjoy in a job, such as whether you prefer to work with the public or in a more private setting.

job experiences

In 2011, individuals with which levels of education experienced the highest unemployment rate?

less than a high school diploma.

Which is the best way to start the process of identifying a career path that you will find satisfying?

listing your interests and activities you enjoy.

In general, the ----- education and training that is required for a job, the ----- information you will be expected to provide during the application process.

more; more

A program's accreditation would be most important if you were interested in studying which field?

nursing.

Growth in the number of jobs between 2010 and 2020 is predicted to be the greatest in which major occupational group?

office and administrative support.

The cost of what you give up when you choose one action over another is called -----.

opportunity

In which career fields are jobs expected to be created at the fastest rate from 2012 to 2020?

personal care and home health aides.

a list of individuals a potential employer may contact to learn more about you

personal reference page

The highest median weekly income is earned by people who have completed which levels of education?

professional degree.

Which is the LEAST important factor to consider as you examine possible career choices?

required components of the application process.

an overview of your qualifications for a job; an overview of your job qualifications and relevant experience that you write and submit to a potential employer

resumé

A resume style that emphasizes ----- rather than work experience may be a good choice for a person with limited work history.

skills

Field trips, speakers, internships, and contacts are all personal -----.

sources for career information

Which would generally be the LEAST helpful source of career information?

television series.

Which pieces of information would a job application be LEAST likely to ask for?

your education plans.

Which would you be most likely to put at the top of your resume?

your name and contact information.

Which would you be LEAST likely to include on a resume?

your social networks.


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