Copyright Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Section 1.2 Preparing for Career Success 17 Checkpoint 1.2 1. What does workplace readiness involve? 2. Identify skills you strengthen through class participation. 3. Identify one specialized, transferable skill. 4. List three broad, transferable skills learned in school. 5. Why should you continue to develop transferable skills? Build Your Vocabulary As you progress through this text, develop a personal glossary of career-related terms and add it to your portfolio. This will help build your vocabulary and prepare you for your career of choice. Write a defi nition for each of the following terms, and add it to your personal career glossary. skill transferable skill ✓ Introduction to Student Organizations Professional student organizations are a valuable asset to any educational program. These organizations support student learning and the application of skills learned in real-world situations. Also, participation in Career and Technical Student Organizations can promote lifelong interest in community service and professional development. There are a variety of organizations from which to select, depending on the goals of your educational programs. To prepare for any competitive event, complete the following activities. 1. Contact the organization well in advance of the next competition. This will give you time to review and decide which competitive events are correct for you or your team. 2. Read all the guidelines closely. These rules and regulations must be strictly adhered to or disqualifi cation can occur. 3. Competitive events may be written, oral, or a combination of both. 4. Communication plays a role in all the competitive events, so read which communication skills are covered for the event you select. Research and preparation are important for a successful competition. 5. Go to the website of your organization for specifi c information for the events. Visit the site often as information changes quickly. 6. Select one or two events that are of interest to you. Print the information for the events and discuss your interest with your instructor. EVENT PREP NT EVEN PREP PREP