vocab 4 Flashcards
supervisor
the person who checks and evaluates the work of an employee
coworker
people who work together in the workplace
skill
the ability a person develops to do something he or she has learned
Work study program
school gives student a job because they need financial help
volunteer
someone who generally works part time in service of a company or organization without pay
Reference
A person who is in a position to recommend another or vouch for his or her fitness for a job
unpaid work
when an employee is not given any monetary compensation for their work
job market
the need for workers and the kind of work available for them
mentor
someone with more experience than you who can give you advice and guidance
earning power
the ability of an individual or an organization to command earnings in return for services or goods
minimum wage
the lowest hourly wage an employer can legally pay for a workers services
full time employment
an employee who works an average of at least 30 hours per week
career
one or more jobs in the same area of interest
aptitude
a persons ability to learn something
cover letter
a letter you compose and send with your resume to explain more details about your previous experience or what makes you well suited for a particular job opportunity
cooperative education
program which allows students to enhance classroom learning with part time work related to their majors and interests
stipend
when you are paid a set amount over a fixed period of time to provide baseline income to put toward living expenses
work place
another word for the work world, anywhere work is done
apprenticeship
program combined with on the job training with classroom instruction in a two to four year program
bonuses
paid to you when you or the company as a whole performs exceptionally well
recommendation
a favorable statement concerning character and qualifications
intern
a student or trainee who works, sometimes without pay , at a trade or occupation in order to gain work experience in a particular field
employee
someone who works for a person or business for pay
resume
a short document describing your education, work history etc that you give an employer
part time employee
works less than 30 hours a week
time management
choosing how to spend one’s time and creating a schedule for one’s choices
interest invetory
a checklist that points to one’s strongest interests
paid work
when an employee is given compensation for employment including a salary, wage, or stipend and or other benefits such as healthcare etc
overtime
extra pay for working beyond 40 hours a week
networking
the process of exchanging professional or personal information and developing contacts to further your career
