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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. Payment for work - usually figured by the hour






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






3. To eliminate unwanted applicants






4. An introductory letter written to a prospective employer






5. Characteristics or make-up of a population






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






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






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






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






10. The choice between two or more possibilities






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






12. A person applying for a job






13. Work that a person does for pay






14. The steps one takes to make the best decision






15. one who puts off doing things or making decisions






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






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






18. Typical way of life






19. Doing a job without pay to gain experience






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






21. A thank you letter written following an interview






22. A person who organizes - manages - and assumes the risk of a business






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






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






25. Someone who sells goods or services






26. A share of the ownership in a company






27. Careful use of resources including money and materials






28. The ability or potential for learning new skills






29. A short written description of an applicant's personal data - education - and experience - related to a job






30. 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






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






32. Methods of paying for education/training - such as grants - scholarships - etc.






33. Intangible work done for others as an occupation






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






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






36. Cluster that involves protective and legal services






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






38. A person who works with you






39. A person who owns stock in a company






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






41. A personal evaluation to help you make decisions






42. A certificate of completion awarded to a person after they successfully complete a required set of college courses in both general and specific areas - usually lasting 4 years

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43. Earnings paid twice a month on designated dates






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






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






46. To look at closely and judge






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






48. The thing a person enjoys doing or thinking about






49. To give up something to resolve a conflict






50. A group of employees