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WorksheetsKey Vocabulary for Career Development
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Job
A paid position of regular employment.
A temporary task without compensation.
A volunteer position in a non-profit organization.
An unpaid internship for experience.
Associate degree
A graduate degree awarded by universities upon completion of a four-year course of study.
An undergraduate academic degree awarded by colleges upon completion of a course of study lasting two years.
A professional certification awarded after completing a short training program.
A diploma given for completing high school education.
Cooperative education
A method of online learning that focuses on theoretical knowledge.
A structured method of combining classroom-based education with practical work experience.
A type of internship that does not require any classroom education.
A program that only offers practical work experience without any academic component.
Job postings/listings
Advertisements for open positions within a company or organization.
Internal memos about employee performance.
Reports on company financial status.
Guidelines for employee conduct.
Service learning
A teaching method that combines community service with academic instruction.
A type of online learning platform.
A method of teaching that focuses solely on theoretical knowledge.
A community service program without any educational component.
Tasks
A piece of work to be done or undertaken.
A type of software application.
A method of communication.
A form of entertainment.
Technical schools
Educational institutions that focus on teaching the technical skills required for specific jobs.
Schools that provide a general education without a specific focus.
Institutions that offer only online courses in various subjects.
Places where students learn about arts and humanities.
Career cluster
A group of jobs and industries that are related by skills or products.
A type of job that requires a college degree.
A collection of unrelated jobs in various fields.
A program for job training and placement.
Master’s degree
A graduate degree awarded by a college or university upon completion of a specific course of study beyond a bachelor's degree.
An undergraduate degree awarded after completing high school education.
A professional certification that requires work experience in a specific field.
A diploma given for completing a short-term vocational training program.
Career
An occupation undertaken for a significant period of a person's life and with opportunities for progress.
A temporary job with no future prospects.
A hobby that one pursues in their free time.
A type of educational program designed to prepare students for the workforce.
Major
A student's chosen field of study, typically requiring a specific number of courses.
A type of extracurricular activity that enhances a student's resume.
A grading system used to evaluate student performance.
A financial aid program for students in need.
Entry-level job
A job that requires minimal professional work experience and opens the door to larger, work-related opportunities.
A position that requires extensive experience and advanced skills.
A temporary job with no potential for growth.
A job that is only available to recent graduates.
Earnings
Money obtained in return for labor or services.
A type of investment that generates income.
A financial statement summarizing a company's performance.
The total amount of money spent on goods and services.
Work
Activities involving mental or physical effort done in order to achieve a purpose or result.
A state of inactivity or rest.
A form of entertainment or leisure activity.
A type of financial transaction or investment.
High-Quality Work-Based Learning experiences
Educational experiences that integrate classroom learning with productive work experiences.
Experiences that focus solely on theoretical knowledge without practical application.
Work experiences that do not involve any classroom learning.
Educational experiences that are only available in online formats.
Credential
A type of financial document used in banking.
A qualification, achievement, quality, or aspect of a person's background, typically when used to indicate their suitability for something.
A legal term for a contract or agreement.
A method of evaluating employee performance.
Internship
A period of work experience offered by an organization for a limited period of time.
A full-time job with a permanent contract.
A short training program for new employees.
A volunteer position without any compensation.
Youth registered apprenticeship
A program that combines on-the-job training with classroom instruction for young people.
A summer camp for skill development.
An online course for young adults.
A volunteer program for community service.
Education/training
The process of receiving or giving systematic instruction, especially at a school or university.
A method of acquiring knowledge through experience or study.
A form of entertainment that involves learning new skills.
A type of assessment used to evaluate student performance.
Advanced level job
A job that requires a high level of skill or experience.
A job that requires minimal training and supervision.
A job that is entry-level and suitable for fresh graduates.
A job that involves basic tasks and responsibilities.
