Careers Vocab 100 200 300 400 500. Vocabulary 100 Why do people work?

Careers

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Vocabulary 100

Why do people work?

Vocabulary 100

To earn $ to pay for housing, transportation, food, clothes & other expenses

They want to be with others Self-fulfillment

Vocabulary 200

Name 5 forms of salary

Vocabulary 200

Hourly Commission Bonus Tips Salaried

Vocabulary 300

Some companies offer their employees flextime, describe 2 examples of flextime.

Vocabulary 300

Workers construct their work schedule 10 4 hour days 3 day work week Start day early so you can leave early

Vocabulary 400

Explain the difference between a chronological resume and a skills resume

Vocabulary 400

Chronological Resume Lists experiences in date order starting

with most current. Skills

Highlights skills or accomplishments

Vocabulary 500

A one-page letter telling the employer who you are and why you're sending your resume.

Vocabulary 500

Cover Letter

Vocabulary 100

A brief summary of your personal information, education, skills, work experience, activities, and interests.

Vocabulary 100

Resume

Vocabulary 200

People who will recommend you to an employer.

Vocabulary 200

References

Vocabulary 300

A formal meeting between an employer and a job applicant.

Vocabulary 300

Interview

Vocabulary 400

The posture, gestures, and eye contact people use to express themselves non verbally.

Vocabulary 400

Body Language

Vocabulary 500

What is the main purpose of a resume?

Vocabulary 500

To get an interview

Vocabulary 100

What is the purpose of a cover letter and whom do you send it to?

Vocabulary 100

To get an interview Send it to a real person, call the

company and ask for the hiring manager

Vocabulary 200

How should you dress for an interview?

Vocabulary 200

Dress professionally Dress conservatively

Vocabulary 300

What should you bring to an interview?

Vocabulary 300

Several copies of your resume Pen Notebook Reference list

Vocabulary 400

What do you do after the interview?

Vocabulary 400

Reflect and review the interview Send a thank you letter Call back to follow up

Vocabulary 500

What is minimum wage in Wisconsin?

Vocabulary 500

$7.25

Vocabulary 100

Communicating with people you know or can get to know to share information or advice.

Vocabulary 100

Networking

Vocabulary 200

Health insurance, paid vacation and holiday time, and a retirement plan.

Vocabulary 200

Benefits

Vocabulary 300

Following a worker for a few days on the job, learning by watching and listening.

Vocabulary 300

Job Shadow

Vocabulary 400

A skill you have already developed.

Vocabulary 400

Ability

Vocabulary 500

Your potential for learning a certain skill.

Vocabulary 500

Aptitude

Vocabulary 100

The way you use your time, energy, and resources

Vocabulary 100

Life Style

Vocabulary 200

Businesses hire other companies or individuals to produce their services or goods

Vocabulary 200

Outsourcing

Vocabulary 300

A series of related jobs built on a foundation of interests, knowledge, training, and experiences.

Vocabulary 300

Career

Vocabulary 400

Work from home, using a computer, fax, and telephone to perform the job.

Vocabulary 400

Telecommute

Vocabulary 500

You are paid on a commission of 6% per home sold. If you sell a house for $200,000, how much is your commission?

Vocabulary 500

$200,000 x .06 = $12,000

Figuring a Time Sheet

Time Worked Hours worked Earnings

4:00 – 6:00

4:00 – 6:30

8:00 – 12:00

5:30 – 9:00

3:00 – 7:45

2:00 – 5:15

Figure the hours worked and earnings at $8.50