1. Careers Vocab 100 200 300 400 500

2. Vocabulary 100 Why do people work?

3. Vocabulary 100 To earn $ to pay for housing, transportation, food, clothes & other expenses They want to be with others Self-fulfillment

4. Vocabulary 200 Name 5 forms of salary

5. Vocabulary 200 Hourly Commission Bonus Tips Salaried

6. Vocabulary 300 Some companies offer their employees flextime, describe 2 examples of flextime.

7. Vocabulary 300 Workers construct their work schedule  10 4 hour days  3 day work week  Start day early so you can leave early

8. Vocabulary 400 Explain the difference between a chronological resume and a skills resume

9. Vocabulary 400 Chronological Resume  Lists experiences in date order starting with most current. Skills  Highlights skills or accomplishments

10. Vocabulary 500 A one-page letter telling the employer who you are and why you're sending your resume.

11. Vocabulary 500 Cover Letter

12. Vocabulary 100 A brief summary of your personal information, education, skills, work experience, activities, and interests.

13. Vocabulary 100 Resume

14. Vocabulary 200 People who will recommend you to an employer.

15. Vocabulary 200 References

16. Vocabulary 300 A formal meeting between an employer and a job applicant.

17. Vocabulary 300 Interview

18. Vocabulary 400 The posture, gestures, and eye contact people use to express themselves non verbally.

19. Vocabulary 400 Body Language

20. Vocabulary 500 What is the main purpose of a resume?

21. Vocabulary 500 To get an interview

22. Vocabulary 100 What is the purpose of a cover letter and whom do you send it to?

23. Vocabulary 100 To get an interview Send it to a real person, call the company and ask for the hiring manager

24. Vocabulary 200 How should you dress for an interview?

25. Vocabulary 200 Dress professionally Dress conservatively

26. Vocabulary 300 What should you bring to an interview?

27. Vocabulary 300 Several copies of your resume Pen Notebook Reference list

28. Vocabulary 400 What do you do after the interview?

29. Vocabulary 400 Reflect and review the interview Send a thank you letter Call back to follow up

30. Vocabulary 500 What is minimum wage in Wisconsin?

31. Vocabulary 500 $7.25

32. Vocabulary 100 Communicating with people you know or can get to know to share information or advice.

33. Vocabulary 100 Networking

34. Vocabulary 200 Health insurance, paid vacation and holiday time, and a retirement plan.

35. Vocabulary 200 Benefits

36. Vocabulary 300 Following a worker for a few days on the job, learning by watching and listening.

37. Vocabulary 300 Job Shadow

38. Vocabulary 400 A skill you have already developed.

39. Vocabulary 400 Ability

40. Vocabulary 500 Your potential for learning a certain skill.

41. Vocabulary 500 Aptitude

42. Vocabulary 100 The way you use your time, energy, and resources

43. Vocabulary 100 Life Style

44. Vocabulary 200 Businesses hire other companies or individuals to produce their services or goods

45. Vocabulary 200 Outsourcing

46. Vocabulary 300 A series of related jobs built on a foundation of interests, knowledge, training, and experiences.

47. Vocabulary 300 Career

48. Vocabulary 400 Work from home, using a computer, fax, and telephone to perform the job.

49. Vocabulary 400 Telecommute

50. 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?

51. Vocabulary 500 $200,000 x.06 = $12,000

52. 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