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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. An occupation one is well-suited or qualified for






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






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






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






5. Focusing or concentrating in a particular skill






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






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






8. one who puts off doing things or making decisions






9. Arrange things in order from the most important to the least important






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






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






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






13. A long term work plan including education - training - and experience






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






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






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






17. Average expected earnings from beginning to experienced pay






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






19. Temporary work during the summer






20. Being on time for work






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






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






23. The combination of attitude - values - interests - and behaviors that identify a person






24. A course that is not required but can be chosen by a student according to their interests






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






26. A free flowing economy based upon the laws of supply and demand to allow individuals or companies to buy and sell goods and/or services at a profit






27. Instant opinion - based on certain clues - such as the way you look - act - and talk






28. Salary of wages given to an employee on a regular basis






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






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






31. Collection of information about oneself






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






33. Commoney known as Social Security






34. Generally 40 Hour work week or more






35. Typical way of life






36. To make a plan or arrange things that must be done






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






38. Receiving a paycheck every other Friday






39. Economic rules which influence consumer buying decisions






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






41. An assessment that helps people identify their interest areas






42. Using People in foreign countries to assemble parts; utilizing external resources - and saving labor costs






43. Someone who sells goods or services






44. To give up something to resolve a conflict






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






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






47. The jobs that beginners start with to train them for higher-level jobs






48. Careful use of resources including money and materials






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






50. Clash of ideas or values