Unit 1: Career Vocabulary

​Unit 1: Career Vocabulary

​A chosen pursuit or profession that requires specific training, education, and skills.

​​Career

A person's job or profession; the type of work a person does.

​​Occupation

​A paid occupation, especially one that involves prolonged training and a formal qualification.

​​Profession

The state of having paid work; the act of being employed.

​Employment

A specific branch of business or trade; a group of companies producing similar goods or services.

Industry

Multiple Select

Which of the following are industries?

• Automotive

• Agriculture

• Police Officer

• Construction

​A written summary of a person's education, work experience, and accomplishments, typically used in job applications.

​​Resume

Abilities acquired through training, experience, or education that contribute to one's proficiency in a particular area.

​​Skills

The skills, knowledge, or experience necessary for a particular job; one's credentials.

​​Qualifications

A college degree that is granted typically after a four year course of study, typically at a university college.

​Bachelor's Degree

A college degree that is granted after a two year course of study, especially by a community or junior college.

Associates Degree

A college degree that is typically granted after an eight year course of study.

​Doctorates Degree

A college degree that is typically granted after a six year course of study.

Master's Degree

Match

Match the following definitions to the correct college degree.

• Associates

• Bachelor's

• Master's

• Doctorate's

Two Year Degree of Study

4 Year Degree of Study

6 Year Degree of Study

8 Year Degree of Study

• Two Year Degree of Study

• 4 Year Degree of Study

• 6 Year Degree of Study

• 8 Year Degree of Study

A diploma is rewarded to students from a school district after they have successfully completed Kindergarten - 12th grade.

​High School Diploma

The action or process of providing someone or something with an official document attesting to a status or level of achievement

Certification

Multiple Select

Which of the following are considered certifications.

• Emergency Medical Technician License

• Driver's License

• Bachelor's Degree in Business and Marketing

• (ASE) Automotive Service Excellence

• CPR

Hard skills are technical skills needed to perform a job or land a new one. They are typically industry specific.

​Hard Skill

Personal attributes and interpersonal skills that enhance an individual's interactions, such as communication, teamwork, and problem-solving.

Soft Skills

​The ability to analyze information, think logically, and make reasoned judgments.

​​Critical Thinking

The ability to adjust to new conditions and changes in the environment.

​​Adaptability

Capable in using digital technology, including computers, software, and the internet.

​​Technical Literacy

​Soft Skills

​The ability to assess and initiate things independently.

​​Initiative

The imparting or exchanging of information or news.

​​Communication

The action of leading a group of people or an organization.

​​Leadership

​Soft Skills

​Project management skills are the technical abilities professionals use to plan, implement and complete projects.

​​Project Management

Being multilingual is a valuable skill in many professions, particularly when working in areas with higher numbers of non-English speakers.

​​Foreign Languages

Video editing is the ability to adjust footage into a final coherent video.

​​Video Editing

​Hard Skills

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Which of the following are soft skills?

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Leadership

Computer Programming

Communication

Technical Literacy

Adaptability

Time Management

Nursing

Civil Engineering

Administration

Open Ended

List one (1) hard skill for a career your interested in.

​A training program where individuals learn and develop skills through hands-on experience in a specific trade or profession.

​​Apprenticeship

An experienced and trusted advisor or guide who provides support and advice to someone less experienced.

​​Mentor

A temporary position in a workplace, often for the purpose of gaining practical experience in a particular field.

​​Internship

Employees on hourly wages get paid for the number of hours they work.

​Hourly Pay

A fixed regular payment, typically paid on a monthly or biweekly basis.

Salary