Career Decisions Study Guide

A written or typed request for employment typically on a specific form provided by the potential employer.

• Resume

• Opportunity Cost

• Job Application

• Reference

• Love letter

The value of what is given up when one thing is chosen over another.

• Reference

• Job Application

• Resume

• Opportunity Cost

• Ooohhh Yeahhh!

A summary of work experience, education, abilities, references, and other interest that may be of interest to an employer.

• Resume

• Job Application

• Bureau of Labor Statistics

• Grrrreeaat!

Someone who can provide info on your skills, character, and personality to a future employer....over the age of 18 and not related to you.

• Resume

• Father

• Reference

• Preacher

• Donald Trump

A good source of information when researching a future career.

• Google

• Wikipedia

• Bureau of Labor Statistics

• Mr. Wilke

What is a personal reference?

• Someone who knows you well and you might even consider them a friend (not related to you and over 18).

• Your boss or someone who knows you on a professional level (mainly form work).

What is a job?

• Something you have mainly to make money.

• A long term commitment to a job that requires continued training and opportunities for advancement.

• A place you go to work.

Which is an example of a career?

• Gas station attendant

• Teacher

• Burger flipper

• Cat walker

Which is an example of a job?

• Teacher

• Doctor

• Cashier at McDonald's

• Lawyer

You go to the store and buy a candy bar instead of a new watch. What was your opportunity cost?

• Candy bar

• Watch

• Dog toy