Basic Business Skills
What is the amount of money a salesperson gets from selling something called?
Commission
Job or vocation? Dog-sitting
Job
Where can you find a list of all the classes a college offers?
Catalog
Jobs like plumbing, carpentry, and welding are called ___________.
Trades
What is the amount of money you make PER HOUR called?
What is is called when you talk to other people? Starts with the letter "c"
Communicating
Job or vocation? Cook at a restaurant
Vocation
How many years does it take to graduate from a community college?
2 years
Someone who is just learning how to do a trade is called an ________________.
Apprentice
What are 2 benefits you might get from your employer?
Name 3 things you might have to read while you are working.
Examples: memos, e-mails, manuals, directions, etc.
What do we call jobs that have a steady paycheck?
Vocation or career
Which costs more - attending school at a community college or university?
University (4-year school)
Someone who is teaching a new worker how to do skills is called a _________________.
Journeyman
What is another name for the money you get when you retire?
Pension
Name 2 "general skills" that ALL employees must know how to do to be successful at work.
Ex: reading, writing, communicating, math, computer skills
What type of education do you need for a vocation?
High school diploma or more
What type of classes does EVERYONE have to take, no matter what their degree or major is?
General education courses ("generals")
If you are interested in working in a trade, where can you go to find out more information?
Trade Unions
What job category are police officers, fire fighters, and postal workers part of?
Government jobs
What is the solid base that you build something on called?
Foundation
Where could you take vocational classes?
Community or technical college
What type of degree do you earn from a community college?
Associate's Degree (A.A.)
If you don't have a high school diploma, you can get a ___________.
GED
Something you are naturally good at and interested in is called a ___________.
Aptitude