Career and Job Terminology

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A part-time job on a college campus that is subsidized by the government.

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Work-study program

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Talking with people a person knows and making new contacts.

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Networking

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An investigation into personal data about a job applicant.

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Background check

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A school that puts the money it earns back into the school.

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Non-profit school

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A feeling of wanting to learn more about a topic or to be involved in an activity.

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Interest

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Specific aim or purpose of a career.

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Career objective

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Building awareness about college opportunities, providing guidance regarding college admissions, and identifying ways to pay for college.

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College and career readiness

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A(n) __________ position is usually a person’s first or beginning job and it requires very little training.

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Entry-level

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A(n) __________ position requires specialized knowledge and skills and has management responsibility over other employees.

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Professional

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The __________ is the application form used to determine a student’s eligibility for federal financial aid.

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FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)