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Career Vocab

Subject : 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 specialized scientific work in manufacturing and industry






2. Rules of behavior in the workplace






3. A computerized career information delivery system






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






5. Business which two or more people own and operate






6. Cluster that involves providing education and training services; providing support services






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






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






9. A course that is required before another course can be taken






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






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






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






13. Clash of ideas or values






14. Characteristics or make-up of a population






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






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






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






18. To eliminate unwanted applicants






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






20. Someone who sells goods or services






21. Typical way of life






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






23. Intangible work done for others as an occupation






24. A person who owns stock in a company






25. Temporary work during the summer






26. Money accounted for from January 1st through the current pay period






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






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






29. Any information about possible job openings






30. The choice between two or more possibilities






31. A decision or plan that can be changed






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






33. Undertaking or venture to make more with risk






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






35. Fees charged by an organization to unite employees






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






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






38. one who puts off doing things or making decisions






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






40. A course or program that teaches job skills






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






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






43. An introductory letter written to a prospective employer






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






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






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






47. Continuing for a long period of time to accomplish a task






48. Doing a job without pay to gain experience






49. Worldwide financial management system






50. Someone who creates a good or service