Career Vocabulary

What is an applicant?

• A person who hires employees

• A job seeker who has applied for employment

• A company offering jobs

• A person conducting interviews

What is an application in the context of employment?

• A software program

• A request from a job seeker to be considered for employment

• A type of interview

• A job offer from a company

What is an apprenticeship?

• A type of job interview

• A paid career-training program with on-the-job learning

• A temporary job position

• A volunteer opportunity

What is a background check?

• A test of technical skills

• A review process to determine an applicant's qualifications and truthfulness

• A type of job training

• A financial audit of a company

What are benefits in the context of employment?

• Monetary compensation only

• Items and services offered by a company on top of salary

• A type of job promotion

• A form of job application

What is a career?

• A single job position

• A person’s life-long journey through the world of work

• A temporary employment opportunity

• A type of job application

What is a cover letter?

• A document detailing a candidate’s work history

• An employment document explaining why a job seeker is qualified

• A type of job application

• A financial statement

What is a curriculum vitae (CV)?

• A type of job interview

• An application document detailing a candidate’s work history and qualifications

• A job offer letter

• A financial report

What is employment?

• A type of job application

• The relationship between a worker and a hirer

• A temporary job position

• A volunteer opportunity

What is experience in the career world?

• A type of job application

• The combination of skills, knowledge, and practice gained through working

• A temporary job position

• A financial audit