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Career Vocab

Subject : 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. The prospect for the future of a job or career






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






3. Part of the paycheck that shows earnings and deductions






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






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






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






7. 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


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






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






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






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






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






13. 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






14. A computerized career information delivery system






15. Someone who creates a good or service






16. Extras provided by employers (other than wages)






17. Payment for work - usually figured by the hour






18. Instant opinion - based on certain clues - such as the way you look - act - and talk






19. A share of the ownership in a company






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






21. An introductory letter written to a prospective employer






22. Intangible work done for others as an occupation






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






24. A specialized scientific work in manufacturing and industry






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






26. Business owned by one person






27. A personal evaluation to help you make decisions






28. First thing an interviewer notices: an applicant's dress - hair - and grooming






29. A book used for researching the most common careers in the United States






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






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






32. The steps one takes to make the best decision






33. A person applying for a job






34. 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






35. Employment during special seasons






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






37. Clash of ideas or values






38. Rules of behavior in the workplace






39. The surrounding physical conditions of a workplace






40. Using People in foreign countries to assemble parts; utilizing external resources - and saving labor costs






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






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






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






44. A person who works with you






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






46. A course or program that teaches job skills






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






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






49. Fixed amount of money earned - regardless of hours worked; pay that is calculated exactly the same for every check






50. Acquaint or become familiar with a new situation