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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. Relating to races or groups of people with common customs






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






3. First thing an interviewer notices: an applicant's dress - hair - and grooming






4. Someone who sells goods or services






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






6. Business which two or more people own and operate






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






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






9. Cluster that involves regulating and managing local - state - and federal government






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






11. Economic rules which influence consumer buying decisions






12. Being on time for work






13. An amount of money charged by others for services






14. A description of the goals of a business and how it will operate






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






16. Business owned by one person






17. A skill that you have developed






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






26. An assessment that helps people identify their interest areas






27. Tangible merchandise that you can see and touch






28. As the prices decreases producers purchase more






29. Any education or training following high school






30. The steps one takes to make the best decision






31. The course of action one decides to take at the end of the decision-making process






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






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






34. The type of job in which a person is employed






35. Any information about possible job openings






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






37. Agreement to complete a job for an amount of money






38. A specialized scientific work in manufacturing and industry






39. The surrounding physical conditions of a workplace






40. A personal evaluation to help you make decisions






41. Earnings above base pay






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






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






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






45. A definition of work duties






46. The ability to perform a certain activity well






47. Cluster that involves services involving lodging - entertainment - recreation - and travel; food and beverage management






48. A resource that involves communicating information with others






49. A share of the ownership in a company






50. Collection of information about oneself