Education and Career Planning

Resume

A document that outlines a person's work experience, education, and skills for job applications.

Internship

A temporary work experience that provides training and practical knowledge in a career field.

Networking

Building relationships with people who can provide career advice, job opportunities, or mentorship.

cover letter

A letter sent with a resume to explain your interest and qualifications for a job

interview

A formal meeting between a job applicant and an employer to discuss qualifications.

reference

A person who can speak about your skills, work ethic, and qualifications to an employer.

Apprenticeship

A program that combines on-the-job training with classroom instruction in a trade or profession.

Portfolio

A collection of work samples that showcases your skills, accomplishments, and experiences.

Mentorship

A relationship where an experienced person provides guidance to someone less experienced.

Work Ethic

The set of values based on the importance of hard work, responsibility, and dedication.

Teamwork

The ability to work effectively with others to achieve a common goal.

Entrepreneurship

The process of starting and running a business by taking on financial risks.

Job Shadowing

Following and observing a professional to learn more about a specific career.

Soft Skills

Personal qualities such as communication, leadership, and problem-solving.

Hard Skills

Specific, teachable abilities or knowledge, like typing, coding, or using software

Certification

An official document or credential showing proof of skills or knowledge in a field

Promotion

An advancement in job position, often with higher pay and responsibilities.

Career Path

A planned progression of jobs and experiences to achieve career goals

Occupation

The type of work in which a person is employed

Job

The position for which a person is paid

Supervisor

The person who watches over your work and checks your performance

Career

A series of jobs that a person holds in a chosen field

Coworkers

People other than your supervisor with whom you work

Interests

Items and activities that attract your attention

Employment Agency

An organization that helps people find jobs

Ability

A skill you develop through practice

Application

A form that gives a company basic information about you

Interest Inventory

A checklist of sections that can help you decide which career matches your interests

Goal

Something you want to achieve

Flexible Goal

A goal that has no definite time in which it needs to be accomplished

Aptitude

A natural talent and capacity for learning certain skills

Resource

Something that helps you get things accomplished

Trade-Off

Giving up something in order to get something more important

Vocational Training

Coursework that teaches job skills needed for entry-level employment

Human Resources

The department of a business that deals with hiring, administration, and training

Cooperative Learning Programs

Programs enabling students to receive credit for on-the-job work experience

Career Search

Finding out all you can about a field that interests you

Values

The things that are important to you

Short-Term Goal

A goal that involves the immediate future

Long-Term Goal

A goal that requires several months or years to achieve

Fixed Goal

A goal that can be met in a certain time

Entry-Level Job

A job for which little or no experience is needed

Salary

The fixed regular payment made to an employee, usually monthly or biweekly

Benefits

Non-wage compensation provided to employees, such as health insurance or paid leave