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WorksheetsExploring Careers Student Glossary
Total questions: 39
Worksheet time: 20mins
What is the definition of 'Career'?
A series of related jobs built on a foundation of interest, knowledge, and experience.
A short-term task completed for fun, but that will help you grow more as a person.
A single job held for a lifetime, which will help your retirement later in life.
A hobby pursued in free time, which means you will not get paid for doing the activity.
Match each description to the correct definition related to 'Career Clusters'.
Groups of occupations in the same field of work that require similar skills.
Definition of 'Career Clusters'
A list of all possible careers in a country.
A comprehensive catalog of professions within a nation
A set of unrelated jobs in different industries.
Jobs that do not share industry or skill similarities
A program for college admissions only.
An initiative designed exclusively for university entry
What is the definition of 'Career Pathways'?
Smaller groups of jobs within a career cluster that use similar skills.
A list of all possible careers in the world that interest only you.
A single job that lasts a lifetime which will help later in life when you retire.
A program that only offers internships, which would only be beneficial in high school.
What is the definition of 'Career Planning'?
The process of setting career goals and developing a plan to achieve them.
A method of evaluating employee performance annually.
A strategy for increasing company profits.
A process of hiring new employees.
What is the definition of 'Career and Technical Education'?
Programs that specialize in skilled trades, applied sciences, modern technologies, and career preparation.
Education focused only on physical education and sports.
Programs that teach only theoretical knowledge without practical skills.
Education limited to primary and elementary school subjects.
What is the definition of a 'Career & Technical Student Organization'?
An organization that supports students in career and technical education programs.
A club for students interested in sports only.
A group that focuses on academic competitions only.
An organization for students who want to study abroad only.
What is the definition of 'industry'?
A group of businesses that provide a particular product or service.
A type of government organization that specializes in a particular product or service.
A method of transportation that is focused on a particular product or service.
A scientific experiment that explores a product or service.
What is the definition of 'Entrepreneur'?
A person who starts and runs their own business.
A person who only invests in stocks.
A person who manages a government office.
A person who works as an employee in a company.
What is the definition of 'Associate Degree'?
A degree earned after about two years of college.
A degree earned after four years of college.
A degree earned after completing a doctorate program.
A certificate received after a short training course.
What is the definition of 'Bachelor’s Degree'?
A degree earned after about four years of college.
A certificate received after completing high school.
A diploma given for finishing a short online course.
A professional license for practicing medicine.
Match each type of school with its correct description.
A school that provides training in specific careers or trades.
Technical School
A school that only teaches foreign languages.
Language School
A school that focuses solely on sports education.
Sports School
A school that offers only online courses.
Online School
What is the definition of 'Work Ethic'?
A set of values centered on the importance of doing work and doing it well.
A method of calculating wages based on hours worked.
A policy for taking breaks during work hours.
A type of job that requires physical labor.
Match each description with the correct aspect of self-concept.
How you see and feel about yourself.
Self-concept
How others see you.
Others' perception of you
Your achievements.
Personal accomplishments
Your physical appearance.
Physical traits
Self-esteem is ________.
Your overall sense of value or worth.
Your ability to solve math problems.
Your physical strength.
Your knowledge of world history.
Career goal is _____________
An individual's target or desired job or profession.
A company's mission statement.
A list of hobbies and interests.
A type of educational degree.
An entry-level job is _______________
A job requiring little or no experience, typically for beginners.
A job requiring advanced technical skills.
A job requiring a management degree.
A job requiring years of experience.
An internship is __________.
A temporary position that provides real-life job experience.
A permanent position with no job experience.
A part-time job with no learning.
A volunteer role with no pay.
A resume is ____________.
A summary of a person's education, skills, and work experience.
A type of interview technique.
A method of project management.
A form of business communication.
A letter sent with a résumé to provide more information about an applicant.
cover letter
résumé
job description
application
Job shadowing is ____________.
Spending time observing a professional on the job to learn about a career.
Taking an online course about a career.
Reading books about a profession.
Attending a career fair.
Work-Based Learning is __________
Learning experiences that occur at a work site or simulate a real job.
Classroom lectures on theory
Online research assignments
Group discussions in school
A goal is ______________________
A desired result that a person or group plans and commits to achieve.
A random event that happens by chance.
A rule that must be followed at all times.
A tool used for measuring progress.
SMART Goal is ____________
A goal that is Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound.
A goal that is Vague, Unmeasurable, Unachievable, Irrelevant, and Timeless.
A goal that is Broad, Unclear, and Not Time-bound.
A goal that is Random, Unplanned, and Unmeasurable.
The setting, social features, and physical conditions where a
job is performed.
Work Environment
Job Title
Salary
Job Description
Networking is _______________
Building relationships with people in your field who can help with career growth.
Attending only social events unrelated to your field.
Focusing solely on online job applications.
Avoiding contact with professionals in your industry.
Salary is ____________
The amount of money a person is paid for doing their job.
A type of tax paid to the government.
A bonus given for extra work.
A deduction from monthly expenses.
A system of training new workers through on-the-job training and some classroom instruction is a (n) _______________
Apprenticeship
Internship
Mentorship
Orientation
What is the term for the following definition: a job or profession?
Occupation
Hobby
Vacation
Education
The ability to do something well, often gained through training or experience is called ________
Skills
Tools
Habits
Beliefs
What is the term for the following definition? Personal attributes that enable someone to interact effectively with others.
Soft Skills
Technical Skills
Physical Fitness
Mathematical Ability
What is the term for the following definition: specific, teachable abilities or knowledge sets?
Hard Skills
Soft Skills
Interpersonal Skills
Emotional Intelligence
What is the term for the following definition? A natural ability to learn or do something.
Aptitude
Attitude
Habit
Skill
What is the term for the following definition? Positive qualities or abilities that help someone succeed.
Strengths
Weaknesses
Obstacles
Failures
What is the term for the following definition: protection against possible financial loss?
Insurance
Investment
Taxation
Loan
What is the term for the following definition? The lowest wage that an employer is allowed to pay.
Minimum Wage
Living Wage
Overtime Pay
Salary Cap
What is the term for the following definition? A person or organization that hires people to work for them.
Employer
Employee
Contractor
Intern
What is the term for the following definition? An estimate or forecast of how something is expected to grow or develop in the future.
Projected Growth
Historical Data
Random Sampling
Market Saturation
What is the term for the following definition? The work you would like to be doing several years from now.
Career Goal
Job Description
Work Schedule
Performance Review
What is the term for the following definition? Additional perks offered by employers, such as health insurance or paid time off.
Benefits
Deductions
Salaries
Bonuses
