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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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1. Cluster that involves the systematic use of observations and experiments to gain knowledge about the world; the practical use of scientific knowledge; solving practical problems by combining science and mathematics with technology; the study of numbe






2. A definition of work duties






3. Standards one believes is important about their work






4. The surrounding physical conditions of a workplace






5. Possibility of loss






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






7. A group of employees






8. A plan which includes the education and training requirements to reach a career goal






9. Earnings above base pay






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






11. Personal standards by which one lives






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






20. Help-wanted section of the newspaper that lists job openings






21. A course or program that teaches job skills






22. A specialized scientific work in manufacturing and industry






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






24. Commoney known as Social Security






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






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






27. A thank you letter written following an interview






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






29. An action or series of actions determined by an employer for a specific process






30. Extras provided by employers (other than wages)






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






32. Relating to races or groups of people with common customs






33. Payment for work - usually figured by the hour






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






35. A resource that involves communicating information with others






36. Careful use of resources including money and materials






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






38. A person applying for a job






39. An assessment that helps people identify their interest areas






40. Any information about possible job openings






41. Being on time for work






42. Something a person wants to acheive later in life requiring much planning






43. Undertaking or venture to make more with risk






44. Earnings paid twice a month on designated dates






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






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






47. Buying a finished good or service with the intent to resell it by the unit






48. A certificate of completion awarded to a person after completing a program of study in a particular area - usually lasting 2 years






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






50. Anything a person has or uses to reach a goal