| Term | Definition |
| aptitude | the natural ability or potential for learning new skills |
| assessment | a personal evaluation |
| career portfolio | collection of information about oneself |
| identity | the personality or activity by which a person is known |
| interest | a thing a person enjoys doing or thinking about |
| interest inventory | an assessment that helps people identify their interest areas |
| learning style | natural method or way one thinks or learns |
| lifestyle | typical way of life |
| personality | the combination of attitude, values, interests, and behaviors that identify a person |
| procrastinator | one who puts off doing things or making decisions |
| self-concept | the way in which a person views his or her self-worth |
| skill | the ability to perform a certain activity well |
| values | personal standards by which one lives |