Career Basics

A letter you send with your resume to explain your qualifications and interest in a particular job opportunity.

A student or trainee who works, sometimes without pay, in order to gain work experience in a particular field.

The process of meeting new business contacts and building professional relationships to further your career

A short document describing your education, work history, and skills, that is used to apply for a job

A set amount you are paid over a longer period of time, typically a year, regardless of how many hours you work

A set amount you are paid for every hour that you work; also called hourly pay

A paid career-training program where students learn on the job in addition to some classroom instruction.

A school that prepares students to enter a specific career directly after training, usually in less than 2 years.

A meeting to learn about the real-life experience of someone working in a field or company that interests you

Specific knowledge or abilities that let you tackle job-specific duties that you learn through courses, vocational training, and on the job