142 Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Copyright Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Words to Know Use the following list and the textbook glossary to review and study the Words to Know from Lesson 3.2. agribusiness agricultural communications agricultural processing agricultural support service agricultural systems agriscience aptitude test cover letter job application natural resources management position announcement production agriculture résumé Check Your Understanding Answer the following questions using the information provided in Lesson 3.2. 1. What benefit is there to listing the types of activities and topics you do not enjoy when examining your likes and interests? 2. Explain why it is important to fully understand the requirements for a job before you lay out your career plan. 3. What benefit is there to on-site experiences when you are laying out your career plan? 4. List three ways in which a person can be a good employee. 5. Identify five skills that will help make you a successful employee. 6. Explain why the initial contact may be a decisive factor in whether or not you get hired. 7. List four types of information you should have on hand when filling out a job application. 8. List the six sections of a standard résumé. Why is it important for this information to be consistent with the information you include in your application? 9. Explain what type of information should be included in your cover letter. 10. Identify the types of information that should be included in your follow-up. Chapter 3 Skill Development STEM and Academic Activities 1. Science. Understanding how agriculture is intertwined with science is a key factor in becoming knowledgeable about the industry of agriculture. List ten agricultural careers which relate to science and list how science plays a role in each of those careers. 2. Technology. Create a chart listing ten aspects of job searching and gaining employment. Include aspects such as looking for jobs in a particular field. In one column, identify