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Chapters 2,10-12 life skills vocab
words/definition
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goal
something you want to do
priority
a goal of high importance
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 in a few hours, days, or weeks
action plan
steps for reaching a goal
personal qualities
ways you relate to other people and to 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 that interests you
resume
a summary of your education and work experience
refrences
people who know you well and will tell others you are a good worker
cover letter
a letter to introduce you to an employer, sent with a resume
job application
a form you fill out when applying for a job
Social Security number
a number assigned to each person by the government
interview
a meeting in which one person answers another person's questions
job benefits
insurance, vacation time, and other things you receive in addition to your pay
coworkers
people who work for the same company
employee handbook
a book that describes company rules and job benefits
fired
to be dismissed from a job
shift
a period of time for work
deadline
the latest time something can be done
schedule
a list of times to do things
layoff
a period of time when a company has no work for employees