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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. The way in which a person views their own self-worth






2. The choice between two or more possibilities






3. 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






4. Cluster that involves regulating and managing local - state - and federal government






5. A temporary paid or unpaid position that involves direct work experience in a career field






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






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






8. 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


9. Temporary work during the summer






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






11. Money earned above the cost of doing business






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






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






14. Collection of information about oneself






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






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






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






18. An assessment that helps people identify their interest areas






19. A skill that you have developed






20. As the price increases producers produce more






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






22. Intangible work done for others as an occupation






23. Acquaint or become familiar with a new situation






24. An objective that a person wants to obtain and works to achieve






25. Economic rules which influence consumer buying decisions






26. Someone who creates a good or service






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






28. notices that employers put in the classified section of the paper describing their job openings






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






30. Cluster that involves developing - promoting - and providing goods to consumers; performing tasks for consumers






31. Cluster that involves planning - organizing - and directing business operations






32. As the prices decreases producers purchase more






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






34. The steps one takes to make the best decision






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






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






37. Cluster that involves designing - building - and repairing structures






38. Typical way of life






39. one who puts off doing things or making decisions






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






41. The amount of a paycheck after the deductions are taken out






42. Buying a finished good or service with the intent to resell it by the unit






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






44. Any information about possible job openings






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






46. Doing a job without pay to gain experience






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






48. A person who works with you






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






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