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Career Research Proj
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Term | Definition |
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Job | a paid position of regular employment. |
Career | an occupation undertaken for a significant period of a person's life and with opportunities for progress. |
Portfolio | relating to, denoting, or engaged in an employment pattern that involves a succession of short-term contracts and part-time work, rather than the more traditional model of a long-term single job. |
resume | a brief account of a person’s education, qualifications, and previous experience, typically sent with a job application. |
mock interview | an emulation of a job interview used for training purposes. |
human resources | the department of a business or organization that deals with the hiring, administration, and training of personnel. |
compensation | the money received by an employee from an employer as a salary or wages. |
negotiation | discussion aimed at reaching an agreement. |
functional resume | lists experience and skills in a nonchronological format |
chronological resume | organized by job titles, which are listed in reverse chronological order. |
combination resume | a functional format, which highlights skills and accomplishments. |
targeted resume | written to highlight the skills and experiences relevant to a particular position. |
video resume | a brief account of a job applicant's professional experience, qualifications and interests, submitted to a prospective employer in video form |
employability skills | the transferable skills needed by an individual to make them 'employable'. Along with good technical understanding and subject knowledge, employers often outline a set of skills that they want from an employee. |
soft skills | personal attributes that enable someone to interact effectively and harmoniously with other people. |