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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.
  • Don't refresh. All questions and answers are randomly picked and ordered every time you load a test.

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. When a person has to give up part of something they value to resolve a conflict






2. Focusing or concentrating in a particular skill






3. One who puts off doing things or making decisions






4. A course that is not required but can be chosen by a student according to their interests






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






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






7. Doing a job without pay to gain experience






8. Earnings above base pay






9. A specialized scientific work in manufacturing and industry






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






11. Someone who purchases a good or service with the intent to use it






12. A thank you letter written following an interview






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






14. To make a plan or arrange things that must be done






15. Arrange things in order from the most important to the least important






16. Employment during special seasons






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






18. Cluster that involves the science of maintaining and improving people's physical and mental well-being






19. The steps one takes to make the best decision






20. Occupational Information Network compiled by the United States Department of Labor






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






22. Salary of wages given to an employee on a regular basis






23. A course or program that teaches job skills






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






25. Intangible work done for others as an occupation






26. The choice between two or more possibilities






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






28. Personal standards by which one lives






29. Personal standards by which one lives






30. Worldwide financial management system






31. Rules of behavior in the workplace






32. Part of the paycheck that shows earnings and deductions






33. To look at closely and judge






34. A special skill - knowledge - or ability that enables a person to perform a particular job






35. Time an employee may take off work with pay






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






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






38. The instructional background and skills needed to qualify for employment






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






40. Commoney known as Social Security






41. A special skill - knowledge - or ability that enables a person to perform a particular job






42. Cluster that involves protective and legal services






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






44. Hearing - learning - and retaining verbal information






45. Standard minimum pay received by an employee






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






47. A productive activity resulting in something useful






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






49. Generally 40 Hour work week or more






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