Vocabulary ● 1.aesthetic: relating to beauty; artistic ● 2.forthright: going straight to the point ● 3.forceful: full of force; powerful ● 4.authoritative: official; conclusive ● 5.influencing: to alter something in an indirect or even sneaky way
● 6.spontaneous: an action arising from a whim or sudden impulse ● 7.amiable: friendly; good-natured; sociable; pleasant ● 8.methodical: systematic, following a definite method ● 9.analytical: characterized by division of a problem into separate parts for study ● 10.meticulous: great care shown to details
● 11.diplomatic: using tact, especially in stressful circumstances; smooth ● 12.systematic: methodical thoroughness ● 13.submissive: submitting to others; obedient ● 14.charismatic: exhibiting a dynamic personality ● 15.empathy: having compassion or understanding for the pain or struggles of another
● 16.innovative: on the cutting edge; creative ● 17.perseverance: steadfastness; doggedness ● 18.versatile: able to move from one activity or situation to another easily; adaptable ● 19.synthesize: combine parts or pieces into a whole ● 20.negotiate: bargain; make terms
CHAPTER 2 Your Personal Profile
● Six general skill categories are used to group occupations on O* NET Online ● If you choose a field that you really love- a career that excites and energizes you – you will be more motivated to ● Do the work ● Stick with your plan ● Realize your goals
Bull’s Eye Chart ● The following are categories on the chart ● Passions ● Skills and aptitudes ● Occupations and vocations
● Passion is defined as ● Very strong emotion ● An intense enthusiasm for something ● Values are defined as ● The standards or guiding principles that are most important to you.
Dominance Work style ● They like to be in control of their work environment
Influencing Work style ● They are good communicators and enjoy the relationships they develop at work
Steadiness work style ● Their decisions are considered, so they are often slower to accept change
Compliance work style ● They enjoy systematic approaches to problems and strive for accuracy
Difference between a skill and a aptitude ● A skill is something you can acquire or develop; an aptitude is something for which you have a natural talent or ability
the Dictionary of Occupational Titles divides job skills into three categories 1. Data 2. People 3. Things
Difference between a role and an occupation/vocation ● A role relates to who you are and requires no action on your part ● A occupation/ vocation relates to what you do and does require action on your part