| A | B |
| Job | Something you do to make money |
| Career Counselor | trained to help you discover and evaluate possible careers |
| Skills | abilities developed through learning and experience |
| Career | an occupation or field in which you work over a long period of time |
| Aptitudes | talents that come naturally |
| Library | a good place to find out about careers |
| Profession | requires an advanced degree |
| Entry-level job | first step on the career ladder |
| Investment in your future | time and money you spend preparing for a career |
| Interests | hobbies that can lead to careers |
| Career Planning | consists of assessing your potential, analyzing your options, and preparing for the future |
| Trade | a field that requires a high level of manual or technical skill |
| Journey Worker | An apprentice who completes a program |
| Shadowing | following a person throughout the workday to learn about the person's job |