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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. Cluster that involves developing - promoting - and providing goods to consumers; performing tasks for consumers






2. Salary of wages given to an employee on a regular basis






3. Natural method or way one thinks or learns






4. A certificate of completion awarded to a person after they successfully complete a required set of college courses in both general and specific areas - usually lasting 4 years

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5. Pay that is based upon the percentage of sales






6. The future prospects for employment in a particular job or field






7. Earnings paid twice a month on designated dates






8. Someone who purchases a good or service with the intent to use it






9. The ability or potential for learning new skills






10. Part of the paycheck that shows earnings and deductions






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






12. A group of employees






13. The thing a person enjoys doing or thinking about






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






15. An objective that a person wants to obtain and works to achieve






16. The need for workers in a particular occupation or field






17. An occupation one is well-suited or qualified for






18. Using People in Mexico to assemble parts; utilizing external resources






19. A person who works with you






20. Standards one believes is important about their work






21. Focusing or concentrating in a particular skill






22. Units of measurement which schools use to determine whether or not students are progressing toward graduation






23. The steps one takes to make the best decision






24. Buying a finished good or service with the intent to resell it by the unit






25. Payment for work - usually figured by the hour






26. The planning and using of time






27. Jobs or occupations grouped together because of similar knowledge or skills






28. Typical way of life






29. A task one is expected to perform on the job






30. Rules of behavior in the workplace






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






32. To eliminate unwanted applicants






33. Way in which one uses or utilitizes the brain best






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






35. When two or more companies rival for consumer dollars






36. Cluster that involves designing - building - and repairing structures






37. Clash of ideas or values






38. A certificate of completion awarded to a person after completing a program of study in a particular area - usually lasting 2 years






39. Acquaint or become familiar with a new situation






40. A group of workers who collectively bargin for higher wages - improved benefits - and better working conditions






41. When a person has to give up part of something they value to resolve a conflict






42. Any education or training following high school






43. Money earned above the cost of doing business






44. Time an employee may take off work with pay






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






46. An amount of money charged by others for services






47. Intangible work done for others as an occupation






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






49. To eliminate unwanted applicants






50. The person who has hires someone to do a job