College
Careers
Adjectives
Career Clusters
Vocab
100

This degree can be earned in 2 years or by completing 60 credit hours 

Associate Degree

100

A formal meeting where a hiring manager meets with a potential candidate to see if they meet the qualifications for the job and have the characteristics the company is looking for

What is an interview 

100

What does it mean to be studious? 

A person that is willing to learn. Often spends a lot of time studying and reading 

100

What Career Cluster does a Physical Therapist fall under? 

Finance? 

Health Science 

Human Services? 

Health Science 

100

Definition of a Job Description? 

A description of a job role detailing the requirements and duties of that role. It also lists the requirements needed from the candidate 

200

Colleges look at this report when considering you for admission 

Transcripts and School Record 

200

A time period where your employer takes a look at your performance throughout the year to determine if you deserve a raise or increase in salary

Annual Evaluation

200

What does it mean to be diligent? 

Constantly trying to achieve a goal, or accomplishment 

200

What Career Cluster does a Veterinarian fall under?

Health Science 

Human Services 

Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources 

Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources

200

Definition of Entry Level 

A position for a job that usually doesn’t require much experience. These jobs can be used to gain experience for future jobs within that role. 

300

This number is an average of a student’s grades in all classes taken. Also reported on a four-point scale 

Grade Point Average (GPA) 

300

This department is the place to contact when you have any questions pertaining to employment. If you experience issues at work, you can contact them as well 

Human Resources (H.R department)

300

What does it mean to be Trustworthy 

A person that is reliable, responsible, and can be completed trusted

300

What Career Cluster does a Finance Manager fall under? 

Business Management and Administration 

Finance 

Business Management and Administration

300

Definition of Salary 

The annual amount of income paid to the employee on a before-tax basis 

400

The Application and evaluation process a prospective student goes through to be accepted to a school

Admission Process

400

This document can be used to show your work experience, qualifications, certifications, and educational history. It will be sent to employers for consideration for the job position. 

Resume/ Cover Letter

400

What does it mean to be Determined 

You mind is set on completing a task/goal. You don’t stray and you stay focused while completing it. You don’t easily give up

400

What Career Cluster does a Child Care Worker fall under? 

Human Services 

Health Science 

Hospitality and Tourism 

Human Services

400

Definition of Job Shadowing 

When a person observes another person completing the job. They act as a “shadow” to get a better understanding of the requirements of the job and its duties 

500

The cost of institution and facility use (classes) at an educational institute 

Tuition and fees

500

Job Vs. Career? 

A job is a short term job used to earn a paycheck 

A career is a multiple different Jobs held used to advance your way through a field 

500

What does it mean to be reliable?

A person that can be depended on. People tend to trust reliable people

500

What Career Cluster does an FBI Investigator fall under? 

Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security 

Government & Public Administration

Government and Public Administration

500

Definition of Qualifications 

An accomplishment that makes someone suitable for the job. A person can be qualified by having the necessary experience, certifications, degrees, etc. 

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