Unit 3: Work and Career

What is an applicant?

• A person who hires others

• A person who requests or seeks something, such as a job

• A person who manages a team

• A person who provides training

What does a career often provide?

• A chance to travel

• An opportunity for advancement

• A chance to work alone

• An opportunity to change fields

What are interests?

• Things a person dislikes

• Things a person likes to do

• Things a person avoids

• Things a person is indifferent to

What is the purpose of a job interview?

• To determine if an applicant is suitable for a job

• To provide training to an applicant

• To discuss salary expectations

• To finalize a job offer

What is a resume?

• A verbal summary of a person's skills

• A written summary of a person's work and school experience

• A list of job openings

• A document detailing company policies

What are skills?

• Abilities a person has developed and does well

• Tasks a person dislikes

• Jobs a person has held

• Hobbies a person enjoys

What is an employer?

• A person who works for a company

• A business that hires one or more people

• A person who is looking for a job

• A person who provides training

What is teamwork?

• Working alone to achieve a goal

• The effort of members of a group to work together

• Competing against others in a team

• Managing a team without collaboration

What are technical skills?

• Abilities needed for a specific job

• Skills related to cooking

• Abilities required for artistic endeavors

• Skills needed for sports

What is the main focus of a job interview?

• To negotiate salary

• To determine job suitability

• To discuss vacation time

• To finalize employment terms