Career Vocabulary
Occupation- (19)- is paid employment involving a job.
Career (20)-a series of related occupations that show progression in a field of work.
Entrepreneur (13)- start and manage their own businesses, they assume all risks and responsibilities.
Networking (7) – reaching out to a group whose members work together to help one another.
References (8) are people who know you well and can vouch for your good work.
Certification (5) – is a special standing within a profession as a result of meeting specific requirements.
Salary (17)- a set amount of money paid to an employee for a certain period of time.
Cooperative Education ( 1)- prepares high school students for an occupation right after high school through a paid job experience.
Portfolio (10)- an organized collection of your best and most creative work.
Application form (11)- requests your personal, academic, and employment information.
Internship (2)- post secondary or college level, paid or unpaid supervised practical work experience.
Job (18)- One or more tasks.
Resume ( 9) –is a brief account of your education, work experience, and other qualifications for employment.
Work ethic (14)- is a standard of conduct for successful job performance.
Telecommuting (16)- an arrangement where an employee works from an office set up at home; connected to the office by electronic technology.
License (6) – is a work requirement set by a government agency.
Communication ( 15)- is the process of conveying information in such a way that the message is received and understood.
Apprenticeship (3)- learning trade or skill on the job under the supervision of a skilled worker.
Job Interview (12)- is a discussion the job applicant and the person doing the hiring.
Tech prep (4)- program combines two years of high school courses with two years of secondary education.
