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Career Readiness Vocabulary

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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

a)

35-40 hours

b)

10-15 hours

c)

50-60 hours

d)

5-10 hours

2.

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)

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

b)

A single job held for one year

c)

A part-time job only

d)

A job that does not require training

3.

What is unemployment?

a)

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

b)

A person who works two jobs

c)

A person who is retired

d)

A person who is on vacation

4.

What does a job description outline?

a)

The responsibilities and requirements of a particular job

b)

The salary of a job

c)

The location of a company

d)

The number of employees in a company

5.

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

a)

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

b)

A letter of recommendation

c)

A job interview

d)

A job offer

6.

Who is a reference during the hiring process?

a)

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

b)

A person who is applying for the job

c)

A person who writes job descriptions

d)

A person who is unemployed

7.

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

a)

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

b)

A letter explaining why you want a job

c)

A list of job openings

d)

A company policy manual

8.

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

a)

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

b)

To write a resume

c)

To fill out an application

d)

To describe the company’s history

9.

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?

a)

Job Description

b)

Resume

c)

Cover Letter

d)

Reference Letter

10.

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

a)

Reference

b)

Employer

c)

Employee

d)

Vacancy

11.

Hannah has been actively looking for work for the past few months. What is her employment status?

a)

Unemployed

b)

Employed

c)

Retired

d)

On vacation

12.

Rohan is starting a new company and needs to hire employees. What is the purpose of a job description for his company?

a)

To attract potential job candidates

b)

To fire employees

c)

To pay salaries

d)

To schedule meetings

13.

Isla is applying for a new job and needs to summarize her education and work experience. Which document should she use?

a)

Resume

b)

Cover Letter

c)

Job Description

d)

Application

14.

Aria is looking for a job that requires 20-30 hours per week. What type of job is it?

a)

Part-Time Job

b)

Full-Time Job

c)

Career

d)

Unemployment

15.

Avery just started a new job and receives a certain amount of money regularly from her employer. What is this payment called?

a)

Salary

b)

Bonus

c)

Perk

d)

Advancement

16.

Michael just got his first job at a local cafe. What is the lowest legal wage rate that the cafe can pay Michael according to government laws?

a)

Minimum Wage

b)

Overtime

c)

Bonus

d)

Retirement

17.

What term describes additional hours worked by an employee beyond their regular work schedule that are usually compensated at a higher rate?

a)

Overtime

b)

Sick Leave

c)

Union

d)

Freelance

18.

Evelyn recently joined a new company and was pleased to find out that, besides her salary, she would receive additional compensation such as health insurance and paid time off. What is this type of compensation called?

a)

Benefits

b)

Salary

c)

Notice

d)

Networking

19.

Michael recently bought a house and wants to protect it from potential damages like fire or theft. Which financial product should he consider to safeguard his property?

a)

Insurance

b)

Bonus

c)

Perk

d)

Advancement

20.

Oliver has been working for over 40 years and has decided to stop working to enjoy his savings and pension plan. What is this point in his life called?

a)

Retirement

b)

Advancement

c)

Freelance

d)

Union

21.

Maya received an additional pay from her employer as a reward for her excellent performance this year. What is this additional pay called?

a)

Bonus

b)

Salary

c)

Insurance

d)

Union

22.

Nora has decided to leave her current job and needs to inform her employer about her decision. What is this formal communication called?

a)

Notice

b)

Perk

c)

Insurance

d)

Union

23.

Ava decided to start her own bakery business, investing her savings in hopes of making a profit. What is Ava considered as?

a)

Entrepreneur

b)

Union Member

c)

Freelancer

d)

Employee

24.

At a company workshop, employees are encouraged to participate in activities and opportunities that help them develop new skills, gain knowledge, and advance in their careers. What are these activities called?

a)

Professional Development

b)

Retirement

c)

Notice

d)

Perk

25.

David is reviewing his job offer and needs to identify which of the following is NOT an example of a benefit?

a)

Salary

b)

Health insurance

c)

Retirement savings plan

d)

Paid time off

26.

Lily and her colleagues at the factory are discussing the main purpose of forming a union. What is the main purpose of a union?

a)

To improve pay and working conditions for workers

b)

To provide bonuses to employees

c)

To offer retirement plans

d)

To give notice to employers

27.

Maya is a software engineer looking to enhance her skills. Which of the following is an example of professional development?

a)

Attending a workshop to learn new skills

b)

Taking sick leave

c)

Receiving a bonus

d)

Getting a company car

28.

Liam is considering his career options and is thinking about freelance work. Which of the following is a reason he might choose this path?

a)

To work for multiple clients or companies

b)

To receive a regular salary

c)

To get paid sick leave

d)

To join a union

29.

What is the main financial risk for an entrepreneur?

a)

Losing money while running their own business

b)

Not getting paid overtime

c)

Not receiving sick leave

d)

Not being able to join a union

30.

Which of the following is NOT a type of benefit?

a)

Notice

b)

Health insurance

c)

Retirement savings plan

d)

Paid time off