College & Careers Ch. 3

If you can link your chosen field to an in-demand industry, you may find more job openings.

true

Your personal job preferences include such things as preferring to work in a team environment or by yourself

true

What is an organization's code of ethics?

written guidelines for employees to follow based on the company's specific ethical standards and values

When you describe your achievements, it is best to:

describe what you did,how you did it, and the importance of the results to the organization

A company's code of ethics or code of business conduct describes how the leaders must behave, not the employees.

false

what does being proactive mean?

focusing on solving problems and taking responsibility

Defining your goals in writing:

increases you chances of achieving them, clarifies the steps you need to take, and helps you remember the important details

What are things you can demand of your employer?

pay for the work you have done

Having a positive outlook can affect your:

performance, confidence, health, and energy level

When you conduct your personal inventory of what you can offer to an employer and what you want from a job, you should consider:

your education and training, your experience, skills, and achievements, and your desired salary range

What are the unwritten rules of accepted behavior, best learned by observing others?

Cultural norms

What are accepted standards about what is right or wrong?

Ethics

A job search journey is a once in a lifetime event that can't be repeated.

False

A job-specific skill is one that the employer teaches you on the job.

False

Because your goals are personal, you should not tell anyone what they are.

False

Eli has a degree related to computer repair, so he should look for jobs only at computer repair companies.

False

Only long-term goals need to be in writing.

False

The most successful job seekers spend all their time looking for jobs, not keeping record of their job search activities.

False

What are some ways to manage your time?

Plan ahead to avoid doing things last minute, break large projects into small, manageable steps, and use a calendar or daily planner

Skills, abilities, and attitudes that you can transfer from one job or career to another are called transferable skills.

True

Transferable competencies are especially important to job seekers with limited work experience.

True

When looking for a job that is the best fit for my career, what is the most important thing to consider?

Which job is the best match with your skills, strengths, and interests

What is a smart goal?

a goal that is specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and time sensitive

Maia is completing an associate's degree in graphic design. Her job at the copy shop is probably:

a good way to develop transferable skills

The Internet is generally considered an unreliable source for job information and career assessment tool

false

A ___ involves performing a designated set of responsibilities and duties for a specific employer.

job

When considering your preferred work environment, it is good to think about the:

physical environment, emotional atmosphere, and level of challenge the job presents

Good ways to learn about differences between companies' culture is:

talk to people who work for or have worked for the company, read what employees say online, and read the company website

Respecting diversity is the responsibility of:

the company leaders, managers, and employees

Volunteer work is not a good way to explore your career interests because it isn't paid work, so it doesn't count.

False

Employers in the United States typically provide:

a safe environment, training on company procedures and methods, and equal treatment

What is an in-demand industry?

an industry that has many job openings and more job openings than graduates or trained people to fill the jobs

Employers don't consider an applicant's ability to work well in a team environment or to work well with others

false

On the job, you can ignore the silly rules if it helps you be more productive or get your job done faster or better

false

Once you choose your career field, there is little difference between the jobs in your field

false

What are things your employer can expect of you?

follow safety and health rules, maintain a clean and orderly work area, and be punctual and reliable

What are short-term goals?

goals you want to meet relatively quickly and steps you need to take to meet your long-term goals

Which of the following is a transferable competency?

meeting deadlines under pressure

Which of the following is a job-specific skill?

operating an industrial oven