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CAREER ORIENTATION VOCABULARY PACKET
MRS. WARD
Unit 1: Introduction to the World of Work
Attitude–a person’s outlook on life, usually positive or negative
Career–the work done over a period of years in one area of interest
Demographics–characteristics or make-up of a population
Ethnic–relating to races or groups of people with common customs
Global economy–worldwide financial management system
Goal–an objective that a person wants to obtain and works to achieve
Job–work that a person does for pay
Occupation–the type of job in which a person is employed
Orientation–acquaint or become familiar with a new situation
Outsourcing–utilizing external resources
Work–a productive activity resulting in something useful
Workforce diversity–a wide variety of workers with different backgrounds, experiences, ideas, and skills in the workplace
Unit 2
Ability–a skill that has been developed
Aptitude–the ability or potential for learning new skills
Career portfolio–collection of information about oneself
Identity–the personality or activity by which a person is known
Interest–the thing a person enjoys doing or thinking about
Interest inventory–an assessment that helps people identify their interest areas
Learning style–natural method or way one thinks or learns
Lifestyle–typical way of life
Personality–the combination of attitude, values, interests, and behaviors that identify a person
Procrastinator–one who puts off doing things or making decisions
Self-concept–the way in which a person views their own self-worth
Skill–the ability to perform a certain activity well
Values–personal standards by which one lives
Unit 3: Making Decisions
Compromise–to give up something to resolve a conflict
Conflict–clash of ideas or values
Decision–the choice between two or more possibilities
Decision-making process–the steps one takes to make the best decision
Evaluate–to look at closely and judge
Plan–the course of action one decides to take at the end of the decision-making process
Resource–anything a person has or uses to reach a goal
Tentative–a decision or plan that can be changed
Unit 5: Exploring the 16 Career Clusters
Career cluster–jobs or occupations grouped together because of similar knowledge or skills
The 16 Career Clusters
Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources
Occupations related to:
growing and processing crops for human use
raising and processing animals for human use
raw materials that occur naturally in the earth
Architecture & Construction:
Occupations related to:
designing, building, and repairing structures
Arts, Audio-Video Technology, & Communications:
Occupations related to:
visual and performing arts
multimedia communications
journalism
Business, Management, & Administration:
Occupations related to:
planning, organizing, and directing business operations
Education & Training:
Occupations related to:
providing education and training services
support services
Finance:
Occupations related to:
acquiring, investing, and managing money
Government & Public Administration:
Occupations related to:
regulating and managing local, state, and federal government
Health Sciences:
Occupations related to:
the science of maintaining and improving people’s physical and mental well-being
Hospitality & Tourism:
Occupations related to:
services involving lodging, entertainment, recreation, and travel
food and beverage management
Human Services:
Occupations related to:
· services that improve people’s quality of life and promote safe, healthy communities
Information Technology:
Occupations related to:
· computer and web based services
· telecommunications services
Law, Public Safety, & Security:
Occupations related to:
protective and legal services
Manufacturing:
Occupations related to:
designing and producing materials into intermediate or final products
Marketing, Sales & Service:
Occupations related to:
developing, promoting, and providing goods to consumers
performing tasks for consumers
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics:
Occupations related to:
the systematic use of observations and experiments to gain knowledge about the world
the practical use of scientific knowledge
solving practical problems by combining science and mathematics with technology
the study of numbers and their relationships
Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics:
Occupations related to:
coordinating the movement of people, goods, and services
Unit 6: Employment Skills
Applicant–a person applying for a job
Application form–the tool that employers use to find out basic information about job applicants
Co-worker–a person who works with you
Deduction – amount of money taken from an employee’s gross pay for taxes, insurance, social security, and other benefits
Discrimination–treating someone unfairly because of his or her race, religion, or sex
Employer–the person who has hires someone to do a job
Fringe benefits–extras provided by employers (other than wages)
Gross pay–the total amount of an employee’s earnings before deductions are taken out
Help-wanted ads–notices that employers put in the classified section of the paper describing their job openings
Interview–a formal meeting between an employer and job applicant about a job opening
Job lead–any information about possible job openings
Net pay–the amount of a paycheck after the deductions are taken out
Networking–a resource that involves communicating information with others
Procedure–an action or series of actions determined by an employer for a specific process
Punctuality–being on time for work
Reference–a person who will give a favorable report of a job applicant to the employer
Résumé–a short written description of an applicant’s personal data, education, and experience, related to a job
Salary–fixed amount of money earned, regardless of hours worked
Screen out–to eliminate unwanted applicants
Wage–payment for work, usually figured by the hour
Work ethic–rules of behavior in the workplace
Unit 7: Entrepreneurship
Business plan–a description of the goals of a business and how it will operate
Consumer–someone who purchases a good or service with the intent to use it
Competition–when two or more companies rival for consumer dollars
Corporation–business owned by many people but treated by the law as though it were one person
Entrepreneur–a person who organizes, manages, and assumes the risk of a business
Partnership–business which two or more people own and operate
Persistent–continuing for a long period of time to accomplish a task
Producer–someone who creates a good or service
Risk–possibility of loss
Sole proprietorship–business owned by one person
Stock–a share of the ownership in a company
Stockholder–a person who owns stock in a company
Laws of supply and demand–economic rules which influence consumer buying decisions
Unit 8: Education and Training
Apprenticeship–a program where a person learns to do a certain job by working with a skilled worker
Associate degree–a certificate of completion awarded to a person after completing a program of study in a particular area, usually lasting 2 years
Bachelor’s degree–a certificate of completion awarded to a person after they successfully complete a required set of college courses in both general and specific areas, usually lasting 4 years
Credit–units of measurement which schools use to determine whether or not students are progressing toward graduation
Elective–a course that is not required but can be chosen by a student according to their interests
Financial aid–methods of paying for education/training, such as grants, scholarships, etc.
GED certificate–a document stating that a person has passed a five-part test in the areas of writing, social studies, science, reading, and math
Graduate school–a program of study beyond a bachelor’s degree
Internship–a temporary paid or unpaid position that involves direct work experience in a career field
On-the-job training (OJT)–learning on the job
Post-secondary education–any education or training following high school
Prerequisite–a course that is required before another course can be taken
Tuition–the fee that colleges charge to take their classes
Vocational–a course or program that teaches job skills
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