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Career Orientation Basics

Subjects : literacy, soft-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. A formal meeting between an employer and job applicant about a job opening






2. The computer network system through which information can be shared on the World Wide Web






3. Cluster that involves services that improve people's quality of life and promote safe - healthy communities






4. The amount of a paycheck after the deductions are taken out






5. To give up something to resolve a conflict






6. Cluster that involves planning - organizing - and directing business operations






7. An assessment that helps people identify their interest areas






8. Time an employee may take off work with pay






9. Part of the paycheck that shows earnings and deductions






10. A course or program that teaches job skills






11. Relating to a specific field with a high degree of skill or experience






12. Cluster that involves computer and Web-based services; telecommunications services






13. The choice between two or more possibilities






14. To make a plan or arrange things that must be done






15. A belief - understanding - and recognition of one's own abilities






16. Occupational Information Network compiled by the United States Department of Labor






17. Earnings paid twice a month on designated dates






18. A personal evaluation to help you make decisions






19. (Occupational Outlook Handbook) A book used for researching the most common careers in the United States






20. A person applying for a job






21. Money earned above the cost of doing business






22. Amount of money taken from an employee's gross pay for taxes - insurance - social security - and other benefits






23. Treating someone unfairly because of his or her race - religion - or sex






24. Following a person on the job to learn job duties and responsibilities






25. Cluster that involves services that improve people's quality of life and promote safe - healthy communities






26. Acquaint or become familiar with a new situation






27. One who puts off doing things or making decisions






28. A short written description of an applicant's personal data - education - and experience - related to a job






29. Employment during special seasons






30. The prospect for the future of a job or career






31. Typical way of life






32. Temporary work during the summer






33. The steps one takes to make the best decision






34. To look at closely and judge






35. A program of study beyond a bachelor's degree






36. A thank you letter written following an interview






37. The amount of a paycheck after the deductions are taken out






38. A plan which includes the education and training requirements to reach a career goal






39. Arrange things in order from the most important to the least important






40. Payment for work - usually figured by the hour






41. Earnings below the cost of doing business






42. Jobs requiring less than 35-40 hours a week - depending on the employer






43. Anything a person has or uses to reach a goal






44. The instructional background and skills needed to qualify for employment






45. A person who owns stock in a company






46. Something a person wants to acheive later in life requiring much planning






47. Receiving a paycheck every other Friday






48. To find out more by reading and talking to people






49. Notices that employers put in the classified section of the paper describing their job openings






50. Cluster that involves coordinating the movement of people - goods - and services; career cluster - jobs or occupations grouped together because of similar knowledge or skills