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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. A computerized career information delivery system






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






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






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






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






6. Collection of information about oneself






7. Economic rules which influence consumer buying decisions






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






9. 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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10. Typical way of life






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






12. Characteristics or make-up of a population






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






14. Cluster that involves protective and legal services






15. An introductory letter written to a prospective employer






16. A free flowing economy based upon the laws of supply and demand to allow individuals or companies to buy and sell goods and/or services at a profit






17. To give up something to resolve a conflict






18. Acquaint or become familiar with a new situation






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






20. The ability or potential for learning new skills






21. Money earned above the cost of doing business






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






23. Characteristics or make-up of a population






24. Extras provided by employers (other than wages)






25. Jobs or occupations grouped together because of similar knowledge or skills






26. The surrounding physical conditions of a workplace






27. An objective that a person wants to obtain and works to achieve






28. Careful use of resources including money and materials






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






30. A productive activity resulting in something useful






31. A group of employees






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






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






34. Hearing - learning - and retaining verbal information






35. Tangible merchandise that you can see and touch






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






37. Natural method or way one thinks or learns






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






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






40. A decision or plan that can be changed






41. An individual characterstic that helps one determine their personality






42. Any information about possible job openings






43. Typical way of life






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






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






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






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






48. A person who works with you






49. Personal standards by which one lives






50. Part of the paycheck that shows earnings and deductions