Q4 Finding a Job Vocabulary
Key Vocabulary
Compensation: Compensation is the salary and other benefits employees receive, such as healthcare insurance or retirement funds.
Education Level: Education level shows the minimum education required for a job, such as a high school diploma or certain college degree.
Job Posting: A job posting is an advertisement that companies or organizations put up to let people know they are hiring for a specific position.
Job Responsibilities (Job Duties): Job responsibilities (job duties) are a list of tasks and obligations an employee will be expected to perform.
Job Search: A job search is the process of looking for a job that matches your skills, interests, and goals.
Job Summary (Job Overview): A job summary (job overview) is a brief description of a job and the primary purpose of the role.
Job Title: A job title is the name of the position being posted.
Location: The location in a job posting shows the geographic spot where the employee will typically work.
Qualifications (Requirements): Qualifications (requirements) in a job posting are a list of skills, education, or experience needed to apply for the job.
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Competencies & Standards
MITECS Michigan Integrated Technology Competencies for Students, and
2. Digital Citizen
c. Demonstrate an understanding of and respect for the rights and obligations of using and sharing intellectual property
3. Knowledge Constructor
a. Plan and employ effective research strategies to locate information and other resources for their intellectual or creative pursuits
c. Curate information from digital resources using a variety of tools and methods to create collections or artifacts that demonstrate meaningful connections or conclusions
d. Build knowledge by actively exploring real-world issues and problems, developing ideas and theories and pursuing answers and solutions
6. Creative Communicator
a. Choose the appropriate platforms and tools for meeting the desired objectives of their creation or communication
c. Communicate complex ideas clearly and effectively by creating or using a variety of digital objects such as visualizations, models or simulations
d. Publish or present content that customizes the message and medium for their intended audiences
Websites and Documents
Websites
Videos from Outside Sources
- What to Look for in a Job Posting (3:01 min.)
- How to Spot a Job Scam (1:52 min)
21t4s Videos
- Career Research from BLS.gov
- Finding a Job Intro Video (2 min.)
- Adding Related Jobs (screencast with steps to add info to their portfolio)
21t4s Documents & Quizzes