PFL Chapter 2: Finances and Career Planning

Question 1

A commitment to work in a field you find interesting and fulfilling.

Accepted Answer

Career

Question 2

Which of the following factors can affect your personal earning power?

Accepted Answer

Creativity, Education, Excellent Communication Skills, The Ability to Work Well with Others

Question 3

When you receive training by working with people who are experienced in a particular field

Accepted Answer

Internship

Question 4

Businesses that provide services for a fee

Accepted Answer

Service Industries

Question 5

A formal meeting with your potential employer that allows you to express your qualifications

Accepted Answer

Interview

Question 6

The amount of money you may earn over time

Accepted Answer

Potential Earning Power

Question 7

A way of making and using contacts to get job information and advice

Accepted Answer

Interview

Question 8

A one- to two-page summary of your education, training, experience, and qualifications.

Accepted Answer

Resume

Question 9

An experiences employee who serves as a teacher and counselor for a less-experienced person

Accepted Answer

Mentor

Question 10

The natural abilities people possess

Accepted Answer

Aptitudes

Question 11

Developments that mark changes in a particular area

Accepted Answer

Trends

Question 12

This is work that you do mainly to earn money.

Accepted Answer

Job

Question 13

Measures of quality of life based on the amounts and kinds of goods & services a person can buy

Accepted Answer

Standard of Living

Question 14

Which of the following can help you obtain job-related experience?

Accepted Answer

Extracurricular Activities, Volunteer Work, Internships/Cooperative Education, Part-time Work

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