chapter2 Flashcards

1
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calculate

A

the ability to work with numbers

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2
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distractions

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turn your attention away from something to which you should be paying

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3
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active listening

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the skill of paying attention and interacting with a speaker

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4
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work ethic

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a personal commitment to doing your very best as part of the team

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5
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flexibility

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the ability to adapt willingly to changing circumstances

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6
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leadership

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the ability to motivate others to cooperate in accomplishing a common task

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7
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prioritize

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to put things in the order of importance

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8
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networking

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making use of all your personal connections to achieve your career goals

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9
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trade publications

A

professional magazines and newsletters by and for the foodservice industry

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10
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job lead

A

possible employment opportunities you keep on file

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11
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resume

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a written document that gives a potential employer information about

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12
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job interview

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your in person opportunity to hire you

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13
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keywords

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significant words that make it easier for employers to search for relevant information about your skills

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14
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workers compensation

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compensation(money) to cover medical expenses and lost wages when injured on the job

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15
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repetitive stress injuries

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potentially disabling ailments that develop among workers who must perform the same motions repeatedly

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16
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minimum wage

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the lowest hourly amount a worker can earn