Ch 6 Vocab - Career Readiness

Definition: the spot where what you love to do the most intersects with the things you do the best.

• market

• mentor

• sweet spot

• blue ocean

Definition: a widely recognized perception or impression of an individual based on conduct, experience, skills, and actions.

• social brand

• social reputation

• personal brand

• personality

Definition: character traits and interpersonal skills requiring EQ (emotional quotient) that guide how you interact with others.

• soft skills

• hobbies/interests

• hard skills

• technical skills

Definition: the act of finding something out.

• preparation

• research

• discovery

• accomplishing

Definition: A brief account of one's work experience and qualifications.

• application

• resume

• reference

• promotion

Definition: A person who starts up and takes on the risk of a business.

• wholesaler

• employee

• entrepreneur

• manager

Definition: someone who supports, guides, and advises another person over a period of time.

• mentor

• manager

• friend

• apprentice

Definition: the idea that you should connect with people who are doing what you want to do and get in the right places in order to find new opportunities related to your dream job.

• proximity principle

• continuity principle

• similarity principle

• components principle

Definition: technical skills that are learned and that require IQ (intelligence quotient).

• soft skills

• active listening skills

• communication skills

• hard skills