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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. The thing a person enjoys doing or thinking about






2. 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






3. Part of the paycheck that shows earnings and deductions






4. Natural method or way one thinks or learns






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






6. To look at closely and judge






7. The environment of the workplace






8. A resource that involves communicating information with others






9. The fee that colleges charge to take their classes






10. To eliminate unwanted applicants






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






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






13. Cluster that involves protective and legal services






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






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






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






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






18. A book used for researching the most common careers in the United States






19. A definition of work duties






20. Cumulative time given to employees for personal or family illness with pay






21. The ability to perform a certain activity well






22. one who puts off doing things or making decisions






23. Jobs with similiar work actvities






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






36. An amount of money charged by others for services






37. Relating to a specific field with a high degree of skill or experience






38. To employ oneself in a particular or specific field of work






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






40. A skill that you have developed






41. Economic rules which influence consumer buying decisions






42. An assessment that helps people identify their interest areas






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






44. Business owned by one person






45. As the price increases producers produce more






46. The use of goods or service to make life easier creating new jobs while eliminating others






47. The choice between two or more possibilities






48. A thank you letter written following an interview






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






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