fbla career exploration study guide (part one)

A four year degree is called a______________degree.

bachelors

what is an internship?

a temporary, usually unpaid work position.

a form that asks questions about your skills, work experience, education and interests is a _________.

job application

the lowest amount of money that can be legally paid for an hours work is known as____________.

minimum wage

__________ paid by your employer add to the value of your salary.

benefits

_______ is the buying and selling of goods and services via the internet.

E-COMMERCE

______ is a planned reduction in the number of employees needed in a firm in order to reduce costs.

downsizing

a(n) ______ is an experienced coworker who can answer your questions and offer guidance.

mentor

a_________ is an event where employers offer career and employment information.

career fair

the ideal length of a resume is_____.

one page

a_________ is a document needed by workers under the age 16 that states the limits on the number of hours young people can work and kinds of jobs they can hold.

work permit

a(n) _________ describes your education, skills, work experience, activities and interests.

job application

a_______ is a collection of samples of your best work.

portfolio

a(n)______ is a checklist that points to your strongest interests and its designed to help you find a career choice.

interest inventory

OSHA is a special branch of the U.S department of labor that is in charge of setting safety standards in the workplace.

true

_____ laws cover workers under the age of 18

child labor

_____ is/are the earning before any deductions are taken out.

gross pay

an opportunity to talk with many businesses about many careers at one time is_________.

career fair

an informal assessment activity where you spend several hours following a worker at his or her job is_________.

job shadowing

allows an employee to learn skills for a specific career under the supervision of an experienced worker is_________.

on the job training