Career Vocabulary

Activity through which an individual can earn money

• Gap Year

• Job

• Internship

• Occupation

What is the term for a profession or field of employment that requires specialized knowledge and often long and intensive academic preparation?

• Occupation

• Career

• Vocation

• Profession

Which term describes a person's progress or general course of action through life or through a phase of life, as in some profession or undertaking?

• Career

• Job

• Occupation

• Vocation

What is the term for a temporary position with an emphasis on on-the-job training rather than merely employment, and it can be paid or unpaid?

• Job

• Internship

• Apprenticeship

• Career

Which term refers to a person's regular occupation, profession, or trade?

• Job

• Career

• Occupation

• Vocation

What is the term for a calling or occupation that a person feels strongly about, often involving a sense of purpose or mission?

• Job

• Career

• Vocation

• Profession

Which term describes a paid position of regular employment?

• Job

• Career

• Occupation

• Vocation

What is the term for a long-term career plan that includes education, training, and work experience?

• Career Path

• Job Plan

• Occupation Route

• Vocation Track

Which term refers to the skills and knowledge gained by a worker through education and experience?

• Human Capital

• Career Skills

• Job Knowledge

• Professional Development

What is the term for a formal meeting in which one or more persons question, consult, or evaluate another person?

• Interview

• Conference

• Seminar

• Workshop