Career College and Job Readiness Vocabulary

1. A person's long-term path of work and professional development.
4. The date or time by which an application or task must be completed.
5. Looking at the person speaking to show attention and confidence.
6. A piece of writing that tells a college about an applicant's experiences goals or qualities.
7. Things a person plans or hopes to accomplish.
9. The process or decision of being accepted into a college or program.
12. A message or action taken after an interview or application to show continued interest.
15. The amount of money a person earns for a job often stated yearly.
16. People who can speak positively about your skills character or work habits.
17. Building professional relationships that can help you learn about careers and opportunities.
20. An official record of a student's courses and grades.
21. Skills education training or experience needed for a position.
23. A written response that may be required as part of a college application.
25. An experience in which a student observes a professional at work
26. A collection of work used to demonstrate skills accomplishments or creativity.
29. A student's primary field of study in college.
30. A professional greeting often used at the beginning or end of an interview.
32. A conversation in which an employer asks questions to learn about a job candidate.

1. An institution of higher education that offers programs of study.
2. A letter or statement from someone who describes a student's qualities or abilities.
3. A temporary work experience that provides practice and career-related learning.
5. An activity outside regular academic classes such as a club sport or organization.
8. Abilities that can be learned practiced and used in school or work.
10. Skills or qualities that a person does well.
11. Activities or subjects that a person enjoys or wants to explore.
13. A job or type of work that a person does.
14. Extra forms of compensation from a job such as health insurance or paid time off.
18. The buildings and grounds of a physical site
19. Money awarded to help pay for education usually based on qualifications or achievements.
22. An event where students can meet employers colleges or career professionals.
23. A person or organization that hires workers.
24. A form or online submission used to request admission to a college or a job.
27. Money or assistance that helps a person to pay for something based on need.
28. A document that summarizes your education skills experience and accomplishments.
31. Clothing worn for a particular occasion including professional clothing for an interview.