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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. Methods of paying for education/training - such as grants - scholarships - etc.






2. An individual characterstic that helps one determine their personality






3. The ability or potential for learning new skills






4. The computer network system through which information can be shared on the World Wide Web






5. A group of employees






6. Being on time for work






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






8. A person who works with you






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






10. An introductory letter written to a prospective employer






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






12. Typical way of life






13. A plan which includes the education and training requirements to reach a career goal






14. Doing a job without pay to gain experience






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






16. Jobs that last for a limited period of time






17. As the price increases producers produce more






18. Any information about possible job openings






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






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






21. Someone who sells goods or services






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






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






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






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






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






27. The environment of the workplace






28. Natural method or way one thinks or learns






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






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






31. Possibility of loss






32. A resource that involves communicating information with others






33. The fee that colleges charge to take their classes






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






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






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






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






38. Any education or training following high school






39. Rules of behavior in the workplace






40. Business which two or more people own and operate






41. Following a person on the job to learn job duties and responsibilities






42. The choice between two or more possibilities






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






44. A person applying for a job






45. Earnings paid twice a month on designated dates






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






47. The ability to perform a certain activity well






48. Money earned above the cost of doing business






49. Relating to races or groups of people with common customs






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