Career and Life Management Definitions

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What is a résumé?

A document outlining job responsibilities

A list of references

A long detailed work history

A summary of experience, education, and skills (correct)

What is a job application?

A form used in making a request to be considered for an open job position.

What is a promotion?

The act of being raised in position or rank.

What is an assignment?

A specified task or amount of work assigned by authority. Signup and view all the answers

What is a job interview?

A formal meeting, usually to evaluate qualifications. Signup and view all the answers

What does CV stand for?

Curriculum Vitae Signup and view all the answers

What is professional networking?

The cultivation of productive relationships for employment or business. Signup and view all the answers

What is a cover letter?

A letter that is sent with something (e.g., a résumé) to explain the reason for it or to give more information about it. Signup and view all the answers

What is employment?

A specific sustained activity engaged in especially in earning one's living. Signup and view all the answers

What is an employment contract?

A legal document that represents an agreement between an employer and an employee. Signup and view all the answers

What is a supervisor?

An administrative officer in charge of a business, government, or school unit. Signup and view all the answers

What is a reference?

A person who can make a statement on the qualifications of a person seeking employment. Signup and view all the answers

What is a letter of recommendation?

A letter written by someone familiar with the person that explains the skills/abilities/merits of a person seeking employment. Signup and view all the answers

What is a portfolio?

A selection of work samples compiled over a period of time and used for demonstrating performance or progress. Signup and view all the answers

What is personnel?

A division of an organization concerned with employees and matters related to employment. Signup and view all the answers

What is a qualification?

A special skill, knowledge, or ability that enables a person to perform a particular job. Signup and view all the answers

What are benefits?

Compensation in forms other than direct payment. Signup and view all the answers

What is stress management?

Ways to deal with or overcome the negative effects of stress. Signup and view all the answers

What is financial planning?

Managing money continuously through life to reach financial goals. Signup and view all the answers

What are SMART goals?

Goals that are specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and timely. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Career- and Life-management Terms

Résumé: A concise summary highlighting a person's experience, education, and skills; typically shorter than a CV.
Job Application: A formal document submitted to request consideration for a specific job opening.
Promotion: Advancement in position or rank within an organization, often resulting in increased responsibilities.
Assignment: A designated task or workload given by an authority figure that needs to be completed.
Job Interview: A structured meeting to assess a candidate's qualifications for a job.
CV (Curriculum Vitae): A longer, detailed summary of experience, education, and skills compared to a résumé.
Professional Networking: Building and nurturing relationships for potential job opportunities or business collaborations.
Cover Letter: Accompanying correspondence sent with a résumé to elaborate on qualifications or express interest in a job.
Employment: Engaging in a sustained activity for income; includes various forms like contract, salaried, and hourly roles.
Employment Contract: A legal agreement outlining the terms between an employer and employee.
Supervisor: An individual responsible for overseeing the operations within a business, government, or educational unit.
Reference: A contact who can vouch for a candidate's qualifications and suitability for a job.
Letter of Recommendation: A formal letter from someone acquainted with a person, detailing their skills and merits for employment.
Portfolio: A curated collection of work samples compiled to showcase an individual's skills or progress over time.
Personnel: The department in an organization that manages employee-related matters and employment resources.
Qualification: Specific skills or knowledge that empower an individual to effectively carry out a job.
Benefits: Additional compensatory offerings provided by an employer, excluding direct salary payments.
Stress Management: Strategies and techniques to mitigate the adverse impacts of stress in personal and professional contexts.
Financial Planning: The ongoing process of budgeting and managing financial resources to achieve long-term monetary objectives.
SMART Goals: Objectives that are well-defined by being Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Time-bound.

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Test your knowledge of essential terms related to career and life management with this set of flashcards. Each card provides definitions for key concepts that are crucial for professional development, including resumes, job applications, and promotions.