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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 wide variety of workers with different backgrounds - experiences - ideas - and skills in the workplace






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






3. An assessment that helps people identify their interest areas






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






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






6. Someone who sells goods or services






7. Careful use of resources including money and materials






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






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






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






11. A skill that has been developed






12. Focusing or concentrating in a particular skill






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






14. A personal evaluation to help you make decisions






15. Any information about possible job openings






16. A computerized career information delivery system






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






18. Money received for education that does not have to be repaid






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






20. Commoney known as Social Security






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






22. The thing a person enjoys doing or thinking about






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






24. Business owned by many people but treated by the law as though it were one person






25. The tool that employers use to find out basic information about job applicants






26. Earnings below the cost of doing business






27. To give up something to resolve a conflict






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






29. Cluster that involves designing and producing materials into intermediate or final products






30. Employment during special seasons






31. A resource that involves communicating information with others






32. The ability or potential for learning new skills






33. Standards one believes is important about their work






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






35. Undertaking or venture to make more with risk






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






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






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






39. A formal meeting between an employer and job applicant about a job opening






40. The surrounding physical conditions of a workplace






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






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






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






44. A thank you letter written following an interview






45. Jobs that last for a limited period of time






46. The planning and using of time






47. A decision or plan that can be changed






48. Jobs with similiar work actvities






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






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