Career Development Flashcards

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Elevator Pitch

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30 second/100 words or less action-oriented description to create "hook"

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Hard Skills

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Specific knowledge or abilities for job-specific duties learned through courses, vocational training, and on the job

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Internship

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A temporary paid or unpaid position involving direct work experience in a career field

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Recommendation Letter

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A formal document addressing your suitability and qualifications for a particular position

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Resume

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A short document describing your education, work history, and skills, used to apply for a job

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Soft Skills

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Personality traits and interpersonal skills needed to communicate and work with others

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Extracurricular

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Activities not falling within the scope of a regular curriculum

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AP Courses

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College-level courses and exams that you can take in high school

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College Admissions

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The process of applying to study at a college or university

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College Essay

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Your chance to stand out from other applicants with similar profiles