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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. Someone who sells goods or services






2. Fixed amount of money earned - regardless of hours worked; pay that is calculated exactly the same for every check






3. Money earned above the cost of doing business






4. Part of the paycheck that shows earnings and deductions






5. The surrounding physical conditions of a workplace






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






7. The way in which a person views their own self-worth






8. A decision or plan that can be changed






9. A thank you letter written following an interview






10. Generally 40 Hour work week or more






11. Cluster that involves acquiring - investing - and managing money






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






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






14. Cluster that involves protective and legal services






15. Fixed amount of money earned - regardless of hours worked; pay that is calculated exactly the same for every check






16. Doing a job without pay to gain experience






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






18. Cluster that involves acquiring - investing - and managing money






19. The total amount of an employee's earnings before deductions are taken out






20. The steps one takes to make the best decision






21. Cluster that involves the science of maintaining and improving people's physical and mental well-being






22. Natural method or way one thinks or learns






23. Rules of behavior in the workplace






24. As the prices decreases producers purchase more






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






26. The steps one takes to make the best decision






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






28. Being on time for work






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






30. A special skill - knowledge - or ability that enables a person to perform a particular job






31. Cluster that involves visual and performing arts; multimedia communications; journalism






32. The use of goods or service to make life easier creating new jobs while eliminating others






33. Pay that is based upon the percentage of sales






34. Any information about possible job openings






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






36. A program where a person learns to do a certain job by working with a skilled worker






37. A temporary paid or unpaid position that involves direct work experience in a career field






38. The planning and using of time






39. Focusing or concentrating in a particular skill






40. Focusing or concentrating in a particular skill






41. Jobs or careers belonging to the same group on the basis of similar knowledge and skills






42. A course that is not required but can be chosen by a student according to their interests






43. Payment for work - usually figured by the hour






44. Worldwide financial management system






45. A person's outlook on life - usually positive or negative






46. Someone who sells goods or services






47. The surrounding physical conditions of a workplace






48. Determining the best way for an individual to study - remember - or learn






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






50. A person who organizes - manages - and assumes the risk of a business