Understanding Career and Job Terms

What is a career?

• A temporary job

• A job or profession that someone works in for a long period

• A hobby

• A volunteer position

Which of the following best describes a profession?

• A job that anyone can do without training

• A job that requires special education or training

• A part-time job

• A volunteer role

Who is an entrepreneur?

• A person who works for a company

• A person who starts and runs their own business

• A person who volunteers

• A person who is retired

What is an occupation?

• A hobby

• A person's job or the type of work they do

• A vacation

• A type of sport

What are skills?

• Tools used for work

• Abilities or expertise in a particular area or activity

• A type of clothing

• A type of food

What is an internship?

• A permanent job

• A temporary position where someone works to gain experience

• A type of scholarship

• A vacation

Who is an employee?

• A person who hires others

• A person who works for someone else in exchange for money

• A person who is self-employed

• A person who is unemployed

Who is an employer?

• A person who is looking for a job

• A person or company that hires people to work for them

• A person who is retired

• A person who is a student

What is a resume?

• A type of book

• A document that lists a person’s work experience, education, and skills

• A type of clothing

• A type of food

What is a salary?

• The money a person earns from doing their job, usually paid monthly or annually

• A type of loan

• A type of tax

• A type of investment