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Chapter 2 Vocabulary

Glencoe - Finances and Career Planning

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jobwork that you do mainly to earn money
careera commitment to work in a field that you find interesting and fulfilling
standard of livinga measure of quality of life based on the amounts and kinds of goods and services a person can buy
trendsdevelopments that mark changes in a particular area
potential earning powerthe amount of money you may earn over time
aptitudesthe natural abilities that people possess
interest inventoriestests that help you identify the activities you enjoy the most
demographic trendstendencies of people grouped by age, gender, ethnicity, education, or income that change over time
geographic trendstendencies of people moving from one area of the country to another as financial centers shift locations
service industriesbusiness that provide services for a fee, offer emp
internshipa position in which a person receives training by working with people who are experienced in a particular field
cooperative educationprograms which allow students to enhance classroom learning with part-time work related to their majors and interests
networkinga way of making and using contacts to get job information and advice
informational interviewa meeting with someone who works in your area of interest who can provide you with practice information about the career or company you are considering
resumea one- or two-page summary of your education, training, experience, and qualifications
cover letterthe personal letter you present along with your resume
cafeteria-style employee benefitsprograms that allow workers to choose the benefits that best meet their personal needs
pension plana retirement plant that is funded at least in part by an employer
mentoran experienced employee who serves as a teacher and counselor for a less-experienced person



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