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Chapter 2, 10-12
life skills vocab, 29 word
29 cards·by rosej
goal
something you want to do
priority
a level of importance; a goal with a high priority is very important
obstacle
something that stands in the way of reaching a goal
specific
clearly explained; detailed
realistic
within your reach
long term goal
a goal that can be met in several months or years
short term goal
a goal that can be met within hours, days, or months
action plan
steps for reaching a goal
personal qualities
ways to relate to other people or the world around you;your personality
skill
something you do well
interest
something you care about or like to do
income
the money you earn
flexible
able to change
career
the type of work a person does throughout his or her life to earn a living
informational interview
a discussion with someone who has a job the interests you
resume
a summary of your education and work experience
references
people who know you well and will tell others you are a good worker
cover letter
a letter to introduce to an employer
job application
a form you fill out when applying for a job
Social Security number
a number assigned to each person by the government; a form of identification
interview
a meeting in which one person answers another persons questions
job benefits
insurance, vacation time, and other thing you receive in addition to your pay
coworkers
people who you work with
employee handbook
a book that describes company rules and job benefits
fired
to be dismissed from a job
schedule
a list of times to do things
shift
a period of time for work
deadline
the latest time something can be done
layoff
a period of time when a company has no work for emplyees