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Career Orientation Basics

Subjects : literacy, 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. Earnings below the cost of doing business






2. A group of workers who collectively bargin for higher wages - improved benefits - and better working conditions






3. Units of measurement which schools use to determine whether or not students are progressing toward graduation






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






5. To eliminate unwanted applicants






6. The future prospects for employment in a particular job or field






7. Undertaking or venture to make more with risk






8. Part of the paycheck that shows earnings and deductions






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






10. Time an employee may take off work with pay






11. 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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12. Any information about possible job openings






13. 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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14. A thank you letter written following an interview






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






16. The surrounding physical conditions of a workplace






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






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






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






20. A person who will give a favorable report of a job applicant to the employer






21. A definition of work duties






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






23. A group of employees






24. Focusing or concentrating in a particular skill






25. 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






26. Fees charged by an organization to unite employees






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






28. The surrounding physical conditions of a workplace






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






30. A task one is expected to perform on the job






31. A person who works with you






32. Relating to races or groups of people with common customs






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






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






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






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






37. To look at closely and judge






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






39. Business owned by one person






40. Clash of ideas or values






41. A skill that has been developed






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






43. Hearing - learning - and retaining verbal information






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






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






46. A resource that involves communicating information with others






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






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






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






50. Part of the paycheck that shows earnings and deductions