Careers Vocabulary

Options available after high school

The amount of money a person makes in one year.

Items and activities that attract your attention

Wide category of jobs with similarcharacteristics

Something you plan to achieve in more than 3 years

A degree that generally takes 2 years of study and is awarded by a community or junior college

Using computers, cell phones, andother electronic devices on the job

Group of jobs with similar characteristics

A helper who is trained on the job by senior workers.

Basic skills necessary for getting, keeping, and doing well on a job

Being accountable for your own actions, making good decisions

Coming up with specific, measurable and time-targeted objectives

A person who completes a task without being asked

Communicating that does not involve works (body language, physical appearance, and touch)

Volunteering

A meeting between a job applicant and an employer to discuss a job and candidates credentials

A lifetime journey of building and making good use of your skills, knowledge and experiences

The amount of money an employee is paid

A skill that has been developed through practice

A written account of qualifications, including education or training and experience

Something you plan to achieve in less than 2 months

People other than your supervisorwith whom you work

Communicating with words (written or spoken)

An academic degree which usually takes 4 years to earnand is awarded by a college or university

Computer based program that allows you to plan for your future

Abilities you need for a specific job

A person who starts up and runs a business

A list of the general tasks, or functions and responsibilities of a position

People who have worked with you and who will recommend you for a job

The rules of conduct recognized in a job (not lying, cheating or stealing)

A form that gives a company basic information about you.

The ability to do something well

The things that are important to you

One page letter a job seeker sends along with a resume

Different approaches or ways people naturally think and learn

A positive attitude based on meetinggoals, being happy with yourself

Something you plan to achieve in 2 months to 3 years

Advancement on the job