| A | B |
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| Career | a job or profession that you have been trained for, and which you do for a long period of your life |
| Career goal | a job you want and are willing and able to become qualified to do in the future |
| Persuasive | the ability to influence or convince others to believe what you say or to do what you ask |
| Brand Statement | shrinks all your thoughts about your business mission, values, promise, and character into a concise statement that defines what you do, how you differ from all other similar solutions, and what you pledge to consistently deliver. |
| Challenge | to do something that may be difficult and test your abilities |
| Sedentary work | a job where you spend a lot of time sitting down, and not moving or exercising very much. e.g. typing on the computer all day |
| Interview | a formal meeting at which someone is asked questions in order to find out whether they are suitable for a job |
| Job application | a form used by employer for potential employee to provide information about themselves |
| Classifieds | a section of a newspaper in which job advertisements are found |
| Employment Agency | an organisation whose purpose is to assist individuals in finding employment |
| Resume | a personal summary of accomplishments, education, and work experience. |
| Cover letter | a letter used to get an interview. It accompanies a resume. |
| Laid Off | to be dismissed from your job. |
| Networking | checking with family, friends, and other people you know to find out about job openings. |
| Portfolio | a selection of materials that you can use to document your accomplishments over a period of time. |
| References | people who can speak about a person's character and skills. |
| Personnel department | the department responsible for hiring and training and placing employees for an organisation. Also known as the HR (Human Resources) department. |
