Employment, Leadership, and Career Development Flashcards
employers of choice
companies where people would like to work
resume
document summarizing job qualifications
cover letter
letter introducing a job applicant to a potential employer
occupational preferences
types of work and work settings you prefer
full-time
working 40 hours per week
part-time
working 20 hours per week
employment benefits
employer-paid insurance and retirement savings
supplemental work
flexibility in work schedule but no guaranteed hours or benefits
employment status
full-time, part-time, or supplemental
hire-on bonus
extra compensation for accepting a job offer
retirement benefits
employer-funded pension contributions
personnel department / human resources department
people within a company who recruit, select, and employ job applicants
networking
interacting with a variety of people in different settings to strengthen interpersonal skills
employment agencies
help connect job applicants with employers
labor trends
workforce supply and demand projections
job application
an online or paper form used to apply for a job
portfolio
collection of materials that demonstrate knowledge, skills, and abilities
postsecondary
after high school
misdemeanor
minor offense with a fine and/or short jail sentence as a penalty
felony
major offense with extensive jail time as a penalty
criminal history background check
review of legal records to search for misdemeanors and felonies
credit report
review of records to assess a person’s financial status
blog
Internet newspaper column
reference
a person who can provide information about a job applicant
role model
person that a person aspires to be like
mentor
wise, loyal advisor
pre-employment assessment
tests and other instruments used to measure knowledge, skills, and personality traits
basic skills
fundamental aptitudes in reading, language, math
official transcript
grade report that is printed, sealed, and mailed directly to the recipient
