Career Vocabulary

A career is:

• a series of jobs held over a lifetime.

• a single job held for a short period.

• a hobby pursued in free time.

• a type of education.

A profession is:

• a hobby

• a type of job

• a vacation

• a type of food

An entrepreneur is:

• a person who organizes and operates a business or businesses, taking on greater than normal financial risks in order to do so.

• a person who works for a company and receives a salary.

• a person who invests in stocks and bonds.

• a person who manages a team within a corporation.

An occupation is:

• a type of food

• a hobby

• a job or profession

• a place to live

Skills are:

• Abilities or expertise needed to perform tasks

• Tools used for construction

• Types of food

• Names of countries

An internship is:

• a full-time job

• a short-term work experience

• a type of volunteer work

• a permanent position

An employee is someone who:

• owns a company

• works for a company

• is a freelancer

• is a customer

An employer is someone who:

• works for a company

• hires employees

• is looking for a job

• is a student

A resume is a:

• A detailed account of one's personal life

• A document summarizing professional experience and education

• A fictional story about one's career

• A list of hobbies and interests

A salary is:

• A type of food

• A form of currency

• A regular payment for employment

• A type of clothing