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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. Intangible work done for others as an occupation






2. The steps one takes to make the best decision






3. Careful use of resources including money and materials






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






5. Standard minimum pay received by an employee






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






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






8. Being on time for work






9. A person applying for a job






10. Tangible merchandise that you can see and touch






11. Earnings above base pay






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






13. A specialized scientific work in manufacturing and industry






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






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






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






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






18. Clash of ideas or values






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






20. When two or more companies rival for consumer dollars






21. Typical way of life






22. Undertaking or venture to make more with risk






23. Pay that is based upon the percentage of sales






24. An individual characterstic that helps one determine their personality






25. To look at closely and judge






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






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






28. 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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29. Business owned by one person






30. The surrounding physical conditions of a workplace






31. Hearing - learning - and retaining verbal information






32. A share of the ownership in a company






33. The way in which a person views their own self-worth






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






35. The prospect for the future of a job or career






36. Earnings paid twice a month on designated dates






37. A formal meeting between an employer and job applicant about a job opening






38. Characteristics or make-up of a population






39. A definition of work duties






40. Business which two or more people own and operate






41. A computerized career information delivery system






42. Cluster that involves coordinating the movement of people - goods - and services; career cluster - jobs or occupations grouped together because of similar knowledge or skills






43. Money received for education that does not have to be repaid






44. The amount of a paycheck after the deductions are taken out






45. The ability to perform a certain activity well






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






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






48. A person who works with you






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






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