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






2. Intangible work done for others as an occupation






3. As the prices decreases producers purchase more






4. Employment during special seasons






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






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






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






8. Treating someone unfairly because of his or her race - religion - or sex






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






10. Earnings paid twice a month on designated dates






11. Business owned by one person






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






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






14. To look at closely and judge






15. Focusing or concentrating in a particular skill






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






17. Personal standards by which one lives






18. A person who works with you






19. one who puts off doing things or making decisions






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






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






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






23. Receiving a paycheck every other Friday






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






25. Possibility of loss






26. The surrounding physical conditions of a workplace






27. 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

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28. Money earned above the cost of doing business






29. Continuing for a long period of time to accomplish a task






30. The total amount of an employee's earnings before deductions are taken out






31. An introductory letter written to a prospective employer






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






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






34. Generally 40 Hour work week or more






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






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






37. The environment of the workplace






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






39. The ability to perform a certain activity well






40. 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






41. Undertaking or venture to make more with risk






42. Temporary work during the summer






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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