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1 Preparing for Job Opportunities Terms & Definitions Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights reserved.

2 Awards Recognition received for outstanding achievement Recognition received for outstanding achievement Example: Winning or placing in a skills contest Example: Winning or placing in a skills contest Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights reserved.

3 Fraternal Activities Clubs or organizations that you belong to or participate(d) in Clubs or organizations that you belong to or participate(d) in Examples: Membership in VICA, membership in a local AWS chapter, athletic teams, community groups, church, Scouts Examples: Membership in VICA, membership in a local AWS chapter, athletic teams, community groups, church, Scouts Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights reserved.

4 Extra-curricular Activities Hobbies or pastimes Hobbies or pastimes Examples: Hunting, fishing, camping, rebuilding cars Examples: Hunting, fishing, camping, rebuilding cars Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights reserved.

5 Qualifications The experience, education, and physical abilities which suit you for a job The experience, education, and physical abilities which suit you for a job Examples: Acceptable grades in school, summer jobs, good hand-eye coordination Examples: Acceptable grades in school, summer jobs, good hand-eye coordination Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights reserved.

6 Vocational preparation Vocational courses taken and skills acquired there, or skills acquired in on-the-job situations Vocational courses taken and skills acquired there, or skills acquired in on-the-job situations Examples: Welding, Auto mechanics, after-school summer job Examples: Welding, Auto mechanics, after-school summer job Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights reserved.

7 Resume A brief typed summary of one’s qualifications and experience; used for job application A brief typed summary of one’s qualifications and experience; used for job application Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights reserved.

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