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Career Unit Test
Study these terms for your test on the career unit.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| A two year program that is specialized in a specific area, such as counseling. | Masters degree: A two year program that specializes in a specific area. A person gets their bachelors degree first, then a master's degree. |
| A position for which a person is paid. | Job: A position for which a person is paid. A person can have many different jobs in their life to earn money, especially as a teen. |
| A series of jobs in a chosen field. | Career: A series of jobs in a chosen field. A person works hard to advance in their specific career. |
| This doctoral degree reflects industry mastery in his or her profession. | PhD: This doctoral degree reflects industry mastery in his or her profession. A person can now be called Dr. after earning their PhD. |
| A natural talent | Aptitude: A natural talent; turn your aptitude into an ability to earn money. |
| A skill that is developed through practice. | Ability- A skill that is developed through practice. Turn your aptitudes into an ability to earn money in a satisfying career. |
| A list of questions that can help decide what careers match a person's interest. | Interest inventory: A list of questions that can help decide what careers match a person's interest. |
| A person who has worked with a job applicant and will recommend him or her for a job. | Reference: A person who has worked with a job applicant and will recommend him or her for a job. Be sure to ask for permission when listing someone as a reference. |
| A meeting with a job applicant and an employer to discuss a job. | Interview: A meeting with a job applicant and an employer to discuss a job. Come appropriately dressed for a job interview. |
| A person who owns and runs a business. | Entrepreneur: A person who owns a business. |
| Course work that teaches the job skills needed for entry level employment. | Vocational education programs: Course work that teaches job skills needed for entry level employment. |
| What is a bachelor's degree? | Bachelor's degree: A four-year degree from a college or university, such as Texas Tech. |
| What is an associates degree? | An associates degree: A two-year degree usually from a community college. |
| How much notice a person should give before leaving a job. | 2 weeks; Do not leave a job suddenly- that would be unprofessional! |
| This type of college is generally less expensive than a college or university and can be used as a preparation for a four-year college. | Community college: This type of college is generally less expensive than a university and can be used to get an associates degree or as a preparation for a four year college. |
| This program usually allows a person to get paid while receiving on the job training. | Cooperative learning programs: This program usually allows a person to get paid while receiving on the job training. |
| Always ask ______________before listing someone as a reference. | Permission. Always ask permission to make sure it is ok to put someone's name down as a reference. |
| Things to consider when filling out a job application include: | When filling out a job application: Write neatly in blue or black ink, be honest on the application, fill it out completely with perfect spelling and grammar. |
| What are some things to consider when looking for a job? | Network- Tell as many people as possible you are looking for a job, look for job ads but be careful if a job seems too good to be true, apply directly to a company or create an ad yourself telling others about yourself and the type of job you want. |