Career: The work you do over many years of your life
Job: A position where you do work for pay
Occupation: Another word for a job or type of work
Profession: A career that needs special training, like doctor or lawyer
Employer: A person or business that hires workers
Employee: A person who works for an employer
Boss (supervisor): A person who directs workers
Coworker: A person you work with
Volunteer: A person who works without pay to help others
Intern: A learner who works temporarily to get experience
Apprentice: A person who learns a trade by working with an expert
Entrepreneur: A person who starts a business
Freelancer: A person who works for themselves, project by project
Self-employed: Working for yourself
Full-time: Working a standard number of hours each week, usually about 40
Part-time: Working fewer hours than full-time
Shift: A set work period, like the night shift
Salary: Fixed yearly pay
Hourly wage: Pay for each hour worked
Overtime: Extra pay for working more than the standard hours
Benefits: Extras from a job, such as health insurance and paid time off
Paycheck: Payment for work
Resume: A short document listing your education, skills and experience
Cover letter: A letter explaining why you're a good fit for a job
Application: A form asking for information to apply for a job
Interview: A meeting to decide if someone fits a job
References: People who can speak about your skills and character
Skills: Things you can do well
Soft skills: People skills like teamwork, listening and communication
Hard skills: Technical skills like coding or welding
Networking: Meeting people who can help your career
Mentor: An experienced person who guides you
Promotion: Moving to a higher position
Raise: An increase in pay
Resignation: Quitting a job
Retirement: The time of life after your working career
Union: A group of workers who bargain together
Teamwork: Working well with others
Work ethic: A strong sense of responsibility and effort at work
Punctual: Arriving on time
Professionalism: Acting responsibly and respectfully at work
Dress code: Rules about what to wear at work
Teacher: Helps students learn
Doctor: Diagnoses and treats illness
Nurse: Cares for patients and helps doctors
Dentist: Cares for teeth
Veterinarian: Doctor who treats animals
Firefighter: Puts out fires and rescues people
Police officer: Enforces laws and keeps people safe
Paramedic (EMT): Gives emergency medical care
Pilot: Flies airplanes
Engineer: Designs and builds machines, structures or systems
Architect: Designs buildings
Carpenter: Builds with wood
Electrician: Installs and repairs electrical systems
Plumber: Installs and repairs pipes
Mechanic: Repairs vehicles and machines
Welder: Joins metal with heat
Farmer: Grows crops or raises animals
Chef: Professional cook
Baker: Makes bread and pastries
Librarian: Helps people find information and manages libraries
Scientist: Studies the world through research
Software developer: Writes computer programs
Data analyst: Studies data to find patterns
Accountant: Keeps track of money and taxes
Lawyer: Gives legal advice and represents clients
Judge: Decides legal cases in court
Journalist: Researches and reports news
Graphic designer: Creates visual designs
Musician: Plays or composes music
Actor: Performs roles in plays or films
Athlete: Competes in sports
Counselor: Helps people with problems and decisions
Social worker: Helps people and families in need
Pharmacist: Prepares and gives out medicine
Physical therapist: Helps people recover movement after injury
Park ranger: Protects parks and teaches visitors
Marine biologist: Studies sea life
Astronaut: Travels and works in space
Interests, skills and values: Three things to think about when choosing a career
Career cluster: A group of related jobs, like Health Science
Trade school: A school that teaches skilled trades
Community college: A two-year college
Degree: Award for completing college studies

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