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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. Natural method or way one thinks or learns






2. Focusing or concentrating in a particular skill






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






4. The ability to perform a certain activity well






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






6. Jobs requiring less than 35-40 hours a week - depending on the employer






7. An assessment that helps people identify their interest areas






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






9. Business owned by many people but treated by the law as though it were one person






10. The environment of the workplace






11. An individual characterstic that helps one determine their personality






12. Economic rules which influence consumer buying decisions






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






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






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






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






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






18. Intangible work done for others as an occupation






19. The fee that colleges charge to take their classes






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






21. Standard minimum pay received by an employee






22. Notices that employers put in the classified section of the paper describing their job openings






23. A group of characteristics that collective form a general group of people with similiar interests - values - and behaviors






24. A group of employees






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






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






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






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






29. Cluster that involves planning - organizing - and directing business operations






30. Money earned above the cost of doing business






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






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






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






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






35. (Occupational Outlook Handbook) A book used for researching the most common careers in the United States






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






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






38. When two or more companies rival for consumer dollars






39. Hearing - learning - and retaining verbal information






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






41. A personal evaluation to help you make decisions






42. A program of study beyond a bachelor's degree






43. Jobs requiring less than 35-40 hours a week - depending on the employer






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






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






46. To find out more by reading and talking to people






47. Fees charged by an organization to unite employees






48. Payment for work - usually figured by the hour






49. Learning on the job






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