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