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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. Typical way of life






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






3. Earnings below the cost of doing business






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






5. The environment of the workplace






6. Temporary work during the summer






7. A decision or plan that can be changed






8. The steps one takes to make the best decision






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






10. A person who owns stock in a company






11. Acquaint or become familiar with a new situation






12. An introductory letter written to a prospective employer






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






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






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






16. Someone who sells goods or services






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






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






19. Treating someone unfairly because of his or her race - religion - or sex






20. To look at closely and judge






21. Possibility of loss






22. Generally 40 Hour work week or more






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






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






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






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






27. Money earned above the cost of doing business






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






29. Characteristics or make-up of a population






30. A wide variety of workers with different backgrounds - experiences - ideas - and skills in the workplace






31. Learning on the job






32. 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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33. Temporary work during the summer






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






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






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






37. Pay that is based upon the percentage of sales






38. A thank you letter written following an interview






39. Someone who creates a good or service






40. Treating someone unfairly because of his or her race - religion - or sex






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






42. The type of job in which a person is employed






43. Cluster that involves designing - building - and repairing structures






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






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






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






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






48. Rules of behavior in the workplace






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






50. The choice between two or more possibilities