Careers Vocab
Vocabulary 100 Why do people work?
Vocabulary 100 To earn $ to pay for housing, transportation, food, clothes & other expenses They want to be with others Self-fulfillment
Vocabulary 200 Name 5 forms of salary
Vocabulary 200 Hourly Commission Bonus Tips Salaried
Vocabulary 300 Some companies offer their employees flextime, describe 2 examples of flextime.
Vocabulary 300 Workers construct their work schedule 10 4 hour days 3 day work week Start day early so you can leave early
Vocabulary 400 Explain the difference between a chronological resume and a skills resume
Vocabulary 400 Chronological Resume Lists experiences in date order starting with most current. Skills Highlights skills or accomplishments
Vocabulary 500 A one-page letter telling the employer who you are and why you're sending your resume.
Vocabulary 500 Cover Letter
Vocabulary 100 A brief summary of your personal information, education, skills, work experience, activities, and interests.
Vocabulary 100 Resume
Vocabulary 200 People who will recommend you to an employer.
Vocabulary 200 References
Vocabulary 300 A formal meeting between an employer and a job applicant.
Vocabulary 300 Interview
Vocabulary 400 The posture, gestures, and eye contact people use to express themselves non verbally.
Vocabulary 400 Body Language
Vocabulary 500 What is the main purpose of a resume?
Vocabulary 500 To get an interview
Vocabulary 100 What is the purpose of a cover letter and whom do you send it to?
Vocabulary 100 To get an interview Send it to a real person, call the company and ask for the hiring manager
Vocabulary 200 How should you dress for an interview?
Vocabulary 200 Dress professionally Dress conservatively
Vocabulary 300 What should you bring to an interview?
Vocabulary 300 Several copies of your resume Pen Notebook Reference list
Vocabulary 400 What do you do after the interview?
Vocabulary 400 Reflect and review the interview Send a thank you letter Call back to follow up
Vocabulary 500 What is minimum wage in Wisconsin?
Vocabulary 500 $7.25
Vocabulary 100 Communicating with people you know or can get to know to share information or advice.
Vocabulary 100 Networking
Vocabulary 200 Health insurance, paid vacation and holiday time, and a retirement plan.
Vocabulary 200 Benefits
Vocabulary 300 Following a worker for a few days on the job, learning by watching and listening.
Vocabulary 300 Job Shadow
Vocabulary 400 A skill you have already developed.
Vocabulary 400 Ability
Vocabulary 500 Your potential for learning a certain skill.
Vocabulary 500 Aptitude
Vocabulary 100 The way you use your time, energy, and resources
Vocabulary 100 Life Style
Vocabulary 200 Businesses hire other companies or individuals to produce their services or goods
Vocabulary 200 Outsourcing
Vocabulary 300 A series of related jobs built on a foundation of interests, knowledge, training, and experiences.
Vocabulary 300 Career
Vocabulary 400 Work from home, using a computer, fax, and telephone to perform the job.
Vocabulary 400 Telecommute
Vocabulary 500 You are paid on a commission of 6% per home sold. If you sell a house for $200,000, how much is your commission?
Vocabulary 500 $200,000 x.06 = $12,000
Figuring a Time Sheet Time WorkedHours workedEarnings 4:00 – 6:00 4:00 – 6:30 8:00 – 12:00 5:30 – 9:00 3:00 – 7:45 2:00 – 5:15 Figure the hours worked and earnings at $8.50