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






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






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






4. Average expected earnings from beginning to experienced pay






5. A service business designed to help put employees and employers together






6. The personality or activity by which a person is known






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






8. To buy in bulk form wi the intent to resell by the case






9. Jobs with similiar work actvities






10. When two or more companies rival for consumer dollars






11. To give up something to resolve a conflict






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






13. Any education or training following high school






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






15. One who puts off doing things or making decisions






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






17. A group of characteristics that collective form a general group of people with similiar interests - values - and behaviors






18. To eliminate unwanted applicants






19. The environment of the workplace






20. Worldwide financial management system






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






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






23. Temporary work during the summer






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






25. The choice between two or more possibilities






26. Being on time for work






27. Jobs that last for a limited period of time






28. Careful use of resources including money and materials






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






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






31. Employment during special seasons






32. A plan of action for education - training - and experience to reach a career goal






33. Earnings below the cost of doing business






34. Pay that is based upon the percentage of sales






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






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






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






38. A document stating that a person has passed a five-part test in the areas of writing - social studies - science - reading - and math






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






40. Acquaint or become familiar with a new situation






41. Receiving a paycheck every other Friday






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






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






44. A skill that has been developed






45. Time an employee may take off work with pay






46. A decision or plan that can be changed






47. The ability or potential for learning new skills






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






49. An introductory letter written to a prospective employer






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