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Glossary of Career Terms
The following glossary of career related terms provides you with definition and more detail information regarding terms used in Career Tests Guide site. Aptitude Tests - measure how people perform on specific tasks or react to different situation. Career Aptitude Tests - tests to discover your strengths and weaknesses by measuring your ability to learn certain skills. Career Assessment Tests - tests to measure your personality and interests to help you considering alternative careers. Career Books - a glossary of books related to career tests, career planning and career change. Career Change - to replace one career with another because either you don't enjoy it as much as you used to. Career Interest Tests - Tests to discover an occupation that you are passionate about --your true calling. Career Objective - part of your resume that shows how you can add value to your prospective employer. Career Personality Test - a test to discover your work personality -- how you behave in your occupation. Career Planning - a process of evaluating your current career position and developing action plans to achieve your ideal career. Career Tests - tests to measure your characteristics, such as: aptitudes, interests, values, and personality. Cover Letter - a letter that accompanies and 'pre-sells' your resume when you apply for a job. IQ Tests - tests to measure your intellectual capacity, such as: mathematical skills, verbal skills, spatial skills, logical reasoning, general knowledge, pattern Recognition, short term memory and classification skills. Job Interview - a process of finding a match between employerand job seeker. For job seeker, preparation is critical to get first impressions and to pass through the next step of recruitment. Personal Mission Statement - a description of your life's clear end point --your true direction. Motivational Quote - words of wisdom to help you cope with challenges you face every day. They can give you strength and reinforce your beliefs in your own abilities to pursue your goals. Personality Tests -tests to discover a complete picture of your style and approach to life. Resume - a job search tool that summarizes your qualifications such as: work experience, achievements, and education. It should address in details how your qualifications can help your potential employer's goals. Setting Personal Goal - a personal planning process that integrate your career with any other area of your life. Skill - your ability to do something as a result of your knowledge, training, or practice. Ten Hottest Careers - the careers according to the prediction of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics to have the fastest percentage growth and/or the most new jobs for the next ten year period. Thank You Letter After Interview - a letter that you have to send to your interviewer as a courtesy as well as a reminder of your differentiation compared to other candidates.
Work At Home Careers - type of work that is suitable for you who want more flexibility to spend time with your family. Be sure to choose the legitimate and proven work from home opportunities.
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