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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. Help-wanted section of the newspaper that lists job openings






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






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






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






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






6. Something one wants to obtain in the near future generally less than 5 years






7. The steps one takes to make the best decision






8. 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






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






10. Using People in Mexico to assemble parts; utilizing external resources






11. Typical way of life






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






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






14. Doing a job without pay to gain experience






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






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






17. A program where a person learns to do a certain job by working with a skilled worker






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






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






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






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






22. Employment during special seasons






23. Any education or training following high school






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






25. A belief - understanding - and recognition of one's own abilities






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






27. A specialized scientific work in manufacturing and industry






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






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






30. To give up something to resolve a conflict






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






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






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






34. Natural method or way one thinks or learns






35. The surrounding physical conditions of a workplace






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






37. Part of the paycheck that shows earnings and deductions






38. A specialized scientific work in manufacturing and industry






39. Receiving a paycheck every other Friday






40. Any information about possible job openings






41. Extras provided by employers (other than wages)






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






43. A decision or plan that can be changed






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






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






46. Standards one believes is important about their work






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






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






49. Typical way of life






50. Someone who creates a good or service