Career Readiness Vocabulary

Maya just got a new full-time job. How many hours per week is she likely expected to work?

• 35-40 hours

• 10-15 hours

• 50-60 hours

• 5-10 hours

Aiden has been working in various roles within the tech industry, continuously building his skills and advancing his position. What does this progression in his professional life refer to?

• A job or series of jobs that a person trains for and has throughout their lifetime

• A single job held for one year

• A part-time job only

• A job that does not require training

What is unemployment?

• A condition in which a person is actively looking for work because they do not have a paid job

• A person who works two jobs

• A person who is retired

• A person who is on vacation

What does a job description outline?

• The responsibilities and requirements of a particular job

• The salary of a job

• The location of a company

• The number of employees in a company

Evelyn is looking to apply for a new job. What does she need to submit as part of her application process?

• A document or an online form that people fill out to apply for a job

• A letter of recommendation

• A job interview

• A job offer

Who is a reference during the hiring process?

• A person who is often contacted to provide information about a job candidate's skills, qualifications, and character

• A person who is applying for the job

• A person who writes job descriptions

• A person who is unemployed

Olivia is preparing to apply for a new job. What document should she prepare that summarizes her education, work experience, skills, and achievements?

• A document used to apply for a job that summarizes one’s education, work experience, skills, and achievements

• A letter explaining why you want a job

• A list of job openings

• A company policy manual

Aiden is applying for a job at a tech company. What is the purpose of his interview?

• To discuss Aiden's qualifications and see if he is a good fit for the job

• To write a resume

• To fill out an application

• To describe the company’s history

Evelyn is applying for a new position at a company. Which document should she refer to in order to understand the responsibilities and requirements of the job?

• Job Description

• Resume

• Cover Letter

• Reference Letter

Who might be contacted to provide information about a job candidate's character?

• Reference

• Employer

• Employee

• Vacancy