Jobs vs. Careers
True or False
Job Postings
Workplace Lingo
Job & Career Exploration
100
This type of work is usually short term
What is a job?
100
TRUE or FALSE: A job is long term.
FALSE.
A job is usually short term.
100
This is the name of the job
What is a position?
100
This person (or company) hires people
What is an employer?
100
This is what you'd LIKE for your job to have.
Examples: day shift vs. night shift, physical job or desk job, etc.
What is a job preference?
200
This type of work is long term
What is a career?
200
TRUE or FALSE: A career is short term.
False.
A career is long term.
200
This refers to how much you get paid (usually per hour)
What is pay rate?
200
This person gets hired and paid to work
What is an employee?
200
What are these examples of?
Waiter/waitress, cashier, stocker, dish washer.
What is a job?
300
You work 20 hours or less during the week
What is part time?
300
TRUE or FALSE: You make MORE money with a CAREER.
True.
A career is usually full time. The more you work the more money you are paid.
300
This refers to the time you go to work, how long you work for, and which days you go to work.
What is a schedule?
300
This is how you get paid when you have a job
What is a paycheck?
300
What are these examples of?
Teacher, firefighter, doctor, lawyer.
What is a career?
400
You work at least 40 hours during the week
What is full time?
400
TRUE or FALSE: A disability can stop you from getting a job.
False.
A disability won't stop you from getting a job. BUT there may be OTHER jobs that fit you better.
400
Companies use this to let people know they are hiring.
What is a job posting?
400
This is the place where you work
What is a workplace?
400
This is something you can do well.
Examples: Communication, teamwork, time management, decision making.
What are skills?
500
Give ONE EXAMPLE of a JOB and ONE EXAMPLE of a CAREER.
Answers may vary!
500
TRUE or FALSE: You can make a CAREER out of a JOB.
True.
You can start as a cashier of a store, then work to start a career as a manager of more than 1 store.
500
You must complete this form in order to get a job.
What is a job application?
500
This is the amount of time you work outside of your shift; this is usually paid.
What is overtime?
500
TRUE or FALSE: If you get a job that fits your preferences, you will keep your job.
True.