CM 3.00 Key Terms

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an occupation undertaken for a significant period of a person's life and with opportunities for progress.

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Career

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a paid position of regular employment.

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Job

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a person's regular work or profession; job or principal activity.

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Occupation

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The forecast of the anticipated change in a particular occupation.

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Job Outlook

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a starting place for many careers that often require little to no professional experience.

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Entry-level job

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a position for which an employee possess specialized skill set and abilities to preform that desired operation.

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Technical job

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a job in which employees work on an industrial machine or a specific aspect of the manufacturing business.

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Operative job

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a career that requires a specific level of college education, typically a bachelor's degree or higher, for someone to perform its duties and responsibilities. ex. doctor, teacher

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Professional job

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a stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets that can be drawn on by a person or organization in order to function effectively.

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Resources

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the act of learning about various occupations and their fit with your unique career preferences. ex. skills, interest, values

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Career Exploration