A career as a secretary is expected to decline with less jobs being available. This is an
example of:
What is Occupational Outlook
100
A career as a professional athlete involves travel during most of each playing season.
This is an example of:
working conditions.
100
Tom was offered $50,000 for his first job as an accountant after graduating from
college. This salary represents the:
base salary for this career position.
100
Students should become familiar with as many careers as possible in order to:
learn which careers match personal interests.
100
A work opportunity or position to earn wages; may be short-term
What is Job
200
The average cost of homes in Asheville is $189,564. The average cost of homes in
Lexington is $193,286. This information indicates that the cost of living
in Lexington is probably higher than in Asheville.
200
Careers in biotechnology are expected to increase over the next decade. This is an
example of
What is occupational outlook.
200
A community with a cost of living index of 110.0 has a(n):
above average cost of living.
200
Which illustrates a recommended strategy for a junior in high school to locate job
openings?
Check for job postings on the guidance office bulletin board
200
A long-term series of work experiences in a particular field
What is Career
300
How are abilities and career preparation related? Abilities:
provide guidance to the best career options available.
300
Individuals who have gained more educational training are MORE LIKELY to have:
higher estimated lifetime earnings.
300
Which characteristic of a job offer illustrates opportunity for job or career
advancement?
What is Guaranteed pay raises with years of service
300
Paid days away from work for a period of time usually used for rest, recreation, travel or holiday:
What is vacation time
300
The dollar amount a person receives in a salary per pay period before deductions
What is Base Salary
400
How are educational requirements and career options related? Educational
requirements:
provide criteria that guide career pathways.
400
The salary range for a specific career is $20,000-$70,000 per year. The $20,000 salary
represents the:
lowest salary for a specific career per year.
400
Stock options, company car, relocation expenses, and tuition reimbursement are all
examples of:
What is additional perks of the job.
400
Extra pay beyond a stipulated base salary
What is bonus
400
A leading resource with comprehensive information about occupations
What is Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook
500
Which type of information found in The Occupational Outlook Handbook can be
accessed through the internet?
Potential earnings for a career
500
The salary range for a specific career is $25,000-$45,000 per year. A salary of $35,000
salary represents the:
the midpoint, or middle salary, in the median range of salaries.
500
Choosing a work community that has good health care services, schools, and child care
are all examples of:
What is location and environment.
500
A rating of communities on a scale where 100.0 is the average cost of living, an index below 100.0 is a lower cost of living, and an index above 100.0 is a higher cost of living.
What is cost of living index
500
Stock options, company car, relocation expenses, and tuition