Chapter two Flashcards
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The ability to work with nubers
Active Lisening
the skill of paying attention and interacting with a speaker
Distractions
turn your attention away from something to which you should be paying attention
Flexibility
The ability to adapt willingly to changing circumstances
work ethic
a personal commitment to doing your vary best as part of the team
leadership
the ability to motivate others to cooperate in accomplishing a common task
Prioritize
to put things in the order of importance
Networking
making use of all your personal connections to achieve your career goals
Trade publications
Professional magazine and news letter
Job lead
possible employment opportunities
Resume
a written document that gives a potential employer information about you
Job interview
your in person opportunity to convince an employer to hire
Keywords
significant words that make it easier for employers to search for relevant information
workers’ compensation
compensation to cover medical expenses and lost wages when injured on the job
Repetitive stress injuries
Potentially disabling ailments that develop among workers who must perform the same motions repeatedly
minimum wage
lowest you can be paid
compensatory time
compensation for overtime work
labor union
an organization of workers that act as the voice of their members in collective bargaining
Discrimination
unfair treatment based upon age, race, gender, disability, and religion
sexual harassment
any unwelcome behavior of a sexual nature is prohibited in the workplace
probation
time that gives employer a chance to monitor your job performance
deduction
money withheld from your gross pay for taxes, insurance, and other fees
Empathy
Putting yourself in another person´s place
ethics
internal guidelines for distinguishing right and wrong
