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






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






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






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






6. Extras provided by employers (other than wages)






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






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






9. The work done over a period of years in one area of interest






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






11. To give up something to resolve a conflict






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






13. Rules of behavior in the workplace






14. Cluster that involves designing and producing materials into intermediate or final products






15. A decision or plan that can be changed






16. Hearing - learning - and retaining verbal information






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






18. Someone who creates a good or service






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






20. Clash of ideas or values






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






22. The steps one takes to make the best decision






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






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






25. Any education or training following high school






26. notices that employers put in the classified section of the paper describing their job openings






27. Worldwide financial management system






28. Jobs with similiar work actvities






29. Average expected earnings from beginning to experienced pay






30. Money earned above the cost of doing business






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






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






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






34. An assessment that helps people identify their interest areas






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






36. Cluster that involves growing and processing crops for human use; raising and processing animals for human use; using raw materials that occur naturally in the earth






37. Economic rules which influence consumer buying decisions






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






39. The ability or potential for learning new skills






40. When a person has to give up part of something they value to resolve a conflict






41. A specialized scientific work in manufacturing and industry






42. A share of the ownership in a company






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






44. Pay that is based upon the percentage of sales






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






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






47. Time an employee may take off work with pay






48. Something one wants to obtain in the near future generally less than 5 years






49. A person applying for a job






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