Chapter 6 Flashcards
letter informing prospective employers that you’re interested in working for their company
contact letter
your line of work
Career
similar to contact letter but used to inform the prospective employer of your interest and capabilities as tey relate to a specific employment opportunity; always accompanied by a resume
cover letter
amount subtracted from something especially as an allowance against tax
deduction
behavior profile test that yields insights into how you process decisions and what your natural tendencies may be
DISC personality profile
tax levied on the purchase of certain non-essential consumer goods like tobacco, airline tickets, etc.
excise tax
government legislations that funds Social Security
FICA
progressive tax on the financial income of individuals, companies, deceased estates, and certain bankrupt estates paid to the government
income tax
federal fovernment rojram that pays for certain helath care expenses for citizens 65 or older; managed by Social Security Administration
medicare
feeling of enthusiasm, interest, or commitment that makes somebody want to do something
motivation
amount subtracted from paycheck, either by government requirement (mandatory taxes, Social Security, etc.) or at the employees request (health insurance, retirement plan, etc.)
payroll deduction
tax levied on the sales of goods and services. Collected by retailer and given to the state
sales tax
personal and work history used for gaining employment
resume
what you do for a living that is your “calling”
vocation
federal tax form filled out by an employee to indicate the amount that should be withheld from his/her paycheck for taxes
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