| A | B |
|---|
| Associate's Degree | usually a 2-year degree |
| Bachelor's Degree | usually a 4-year degree |
| Master's Degree | degree beyond a Bachelors that shows mastery of a field of study |
| Doctorate Degree | the highest degree a person can obtain in the United States |
| Professional Degree | a degree designed to prepare a person for a profession |
| Unemployment | when people who would like a job are not able to find one |
| Employment | having a job or owning a business |
| Occupational Outlook Handbook | a publication of the United States Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics that includes information about the nature of work, working conditions, training and education, earnings, and job outlook for hundreds of different occupations. |
| Occupation | an activity that serves as one's regular source of livelihood |
| Networking | connecting with others to offer support, especially in professional areas |
