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| derived demand | a demand for factors of production affected by consumer demand for a product or service |
| downsizing | planned reduction in the number of employees needed in a firm |
| goods-producing industry | businesses that manufacture many kinds of products |
| immigrants | people from other countries who come to live in our country for a variety of reaons and often become citizens |
| service-producing industry | businesses that perform services to satisfy the needs of other businesses and consumers |
| work force | all of the people ages 16 and older who are employed ir are looking for a job |
| ability | the quality of being able to perform mental or physical tasks |
| career | a goal in life that is fulfilled through a job or series of jobs |
| career information interview | a planned discussion with a worker to find out about the work that person does, the preparation necessary for that career, and the person's feelings about the career |
| career planning | the process of studying careers, assessing yourself in terms of careers, and making decisions about a future career |
| government employment office | a tax-supported agency that helps people find jobs and provides information about careers |
| mobility | the willingness and ability of a person to move to where jobs are located |
| occupation | a task or series of tasks that are performed to provide a good or service |
| talent | a natural, in-born aptitude to do certain things |
| tentative career decision | a career decision that is subject to change or modification as new information is received |
| values | the things that are important to you in life |
