Chapter 30: Preparing for Your Career

What type of degree would being an Advertising Account Representative require?

Non-degree training programs

Guidelines for scannable resumes

To an employer, a diploma indicates that you have _________.

Career prep program that combines last 2 years of high school & 2 years postsecondary education

Why is a career plan never final?

How long does it usually take to get a Doctorate Degree?

The process of making connections with people in the work world

What type of degree do most management-level jobs require?

Vocational-technical school

A career plan is like _______.

What careers usually require a Doctorate degree?

A written advertisement for a job, placed by the company that needs the worker

What is the minimum educational requirement for most jobs?

What is a CTSO?

A letter or email that accompanies your resume and expresses your interest in a job

Activities included in a CTSO are

A person willing to talk with employers about your job qualifications and personal qualities

A selection of materials that you collect & organize to show qualifications, skills, & talents

A written document that lists qualifications for a job, including education & work experience

Appropriate attire for a job interview

Formatted to eliminate typographical elements (bold, bullets, italics, indents)

Information that leads you to a job opening

What is a Bachelor Degree?

Education for people who have already completed their formal schooling and training

After high school

If you are interested in working for a company, you should _______.

Internships

Expresses interest in working for company, highlights qualifications, asks about job openings

Form with spaces for information about you, your education, and your work experience