Career Explorations Vocabulary

Which term best describes a long-term series of related jobs that build experience in a chosen field?

• Wage

• Internship

• Job

• Career

Which word means a specific position you hold at a company for pay?

• Occupation

• Career

• Job

• Benefit

Which term refers to paid or unpaid short-term work experience for students to learn a field?

• Apprenticeship

• Internship

• Full-time employment

• Networking

Which document summarizes your skills, education, and experience for employers?

• Career pathway

• Reference

• Cover letter

• Resume

Which phrase refers to the attitude of being responsible, punctual, and doing your best work?

• Leadership

• Problem-solving

• Work ethic

• Professionalism

Which word means behaving appropriately and respectfully in a workplace setting?

• Apprenticeship

• Networking

• Professionalism

• Collaboration

Which term is the process of meeting people to share information and opportunities?

• Communication

• Networking

• Teamwork

• Reference

Which term refers to learning a skilled trade under a master worker while earning wages?

• Internship

• Leadership

• Apprenticeship

• Part-time job

Which person starts and runs a business, taking on financial risks?

• Manager

• Entrepreneur

• Mentor

• Recruiter

Which term describes money paid for work calculated by the hour?

• Bonus

• Salary

• Benefit

• Wage