| Term | Definition |
| ArkOscar | a computerized career information delivery system |
| education/training requirements | the instructional background and skills needed to qualify for employment |
| employment outlook | the prospect for the future of a job or career |
| entry-level jobs | the jobs that beginners start with to train them for higher-level jobs |
| internet | the computer network system through which information can be shared on the World Wide Web |
| job duty | a task one is expected to perform on the job |
| O*Net | Occupational Information Network compiled by the United States Department of Labor |
| OOH | a book used for researching the most common careers in the United States |
| part-time jobs | jobs requiring less than 35-40 hours a week, depending on the employer |
| qualification | a special skill, knowledge, or ability that enables a person to perform a particular job |
| related occupations | jobs or careers belonging to the same group on the basis of similar knowledge and skills |
| research | to find out more by reading and talking to people |
| temporary jobs | jobs that last for a limited period of time |
| volunteering | doing a job without pay to gain experience |
| working conditions | the environment of the workplace |