Job
work that you do mainly to find money
Career
a commitment to work in a field that you find interesting and fulfilling
standard of living
a measure of quality of life based on the amounts of kinds and services a person can buy
Trends
developments that mark changes in a particular area
potential earning power
the amount of money you may earn over time
Aptitudes
natural abilities that people posses
interest inventories
tests that help you identify the activities you enjoy the most
demographic trends
these are tendencies of people grouped by age, gender, ethnicity, education or income that change over time
geographic trends
tendencies of people from one area of the country to another
service industries
businesses that provide services for a fee
Internship
a position in which a person receives training by working with people who are experienced in a particular field
cooperative education
a program that allows students to enhance class room learning with part time work related to their majors
Networking
a way of making and using contacts to get job information and advice
informational interview
a meeting with someone who works in an area of your interest who can provide you with practical information
resume'
a one or two page summary of your education, training, experience and qualifications
cover letter
a personal letter that present along with your resume
pension plan
a retirement plan that is funded at least in part by an employer
Mentor
an experienced employee who serves as a teacher and counselor for a less experienced person
cafeteria style benefits
a program that allows workers to choose benefits that best meet their personal needs