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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. An action or series of actions determined by an employer for a specific process






2. Acquaint or become familiar with a new situation






3. Part of the paycheck that shows earnings and deductions






4. An assessment that helps people identify their interest areas






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






6. When two or more companies rival for consumer dollars






7. Worldwide financial management system






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






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






10. Way in which one uses or utilitizes the brain best






11. Employment during special seasons






12. The planning and using of time






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






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






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






16. A thank you letter written following an interview






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






18. Jobs or occupations grouped together because of similar knowledge or skills






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






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






21. A share of the ownership in a company






22. Extras provided by employers (other than wages)






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






24. Time an employee may take off work with pay






25. Fees charged by an organization to unite employees






26. The thing a person enjoys doing or thinking about






27. To look at closely and judge






28. Clash of ideas or values






29. Jobs that last for a limited period of time






30. The prospect for the future of a job or career






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






32. A decision or plan that can be changed






33. As the price increases producers produce more






34. Pay that is based upon the percentage of sales






35. To eliminate unwanted applicants






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






37. The combination of attitude - values - interests - and behaviors that identify a person






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






39. Standard minimum pay received by an employee






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






41. Typical way of life






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






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






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






45. one who puts off doing things or making decisions






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






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






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






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






50. Jobs with similiar work actvities