Unit 1 Flashcards
An activity done to produce or accomplish something
Work
The work a person does, usually to earn money
Job
Employment that requires related skills and experiences l
Occupation
A series of occupations, usually in the same or related fields, that helps you advance in a chosen field of work
Career
An illustration that shows a sequence of work in a career field, from entry to advanced levels
Career ladder
The amount of money a person receives for doing a job
income
The basics a person must have in order to live
Needs
The items a person would like to have, but are not needed to survive
Wants
The sum of traits that distinguishes a person as an individual
Identity
A person’s typical way of life
Life style
The confidence a person has in himself or herself
Self-esteem
The way goods and services are produced, distributed, and consumed
Economy
The 16 broad groups of occupational and career specialties
Career Clusters
Skills used in one career that can be used in another
Transferable skills
Money left after all expenses are paid
Profit
