Chapter 1.1 Personal Skills and the Job Market

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What is meant by a skill set?

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The unique skills and abilities that you bring to the job.

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Why are communication skills (verbal and nonverbal) an important part of a skill set in dealing with employers, coworkers, and customers?

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Communication skills are an important aspect in business.

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What is meant by business verbal etiquette and dining etiquette?

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Avoid controversial topics, speaking in a polite manner.

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What information is found in the Occupational Outlook Handbook?

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Nature of the job, conditions, training and education, earnings and job outlook.

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During your lifetime, if you invest in more education and skills you can earn more.

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True

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Some career choices require little formal education because they are (_____)​ , whereas others require a ​ master's degree or more because they ​require years of training.

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entry level

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Describe the contents of a job description.

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Tasks performed and skills needed, education or experience required and the hours worked.

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Explain why lifelong learning is important to your career plans.

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It will help you stay qualified for a job and earn higher pay and promotions.

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What is meant by informal education? Give two examples of it.

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Learning that does not happen in the classroom; on the job and self-training.

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Give an example of how a person's values and goals may affect his or her career choices.

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You like to help people so you will work as a teacher or counselor