Chapter 1
someone who organizes, manages, and assumes risks of a business
Entrepreneur
the way people choose to live their lives
lifestyle
introduces yourself to potential employers and gives you a chance to "sell" yourself
cover letter
job elements that increase job satisfaction
motivators - challenging work, responsibility, recognition etc.
allows employees 12 weeks of unpaid leave in a 12-month period for certain situations
FMLA
company-provided supplements to salaries, such as vacation time
benefits
ideals in life that are important to you.
values
sheet that describes work experience, education, abilities, etc. that are relevant to the job you are seeking
communication among coworkers of equal rank
horizontal communication
form you get when you start a job. information you fill out determines the amount of taxes withheld from paycheck
W-4
an evaluation of positives and negative attributes of a given career choice
a natural physical or mental ability that allows you to do certain tasks well
aptitude
people you have known for at least a year that can provide information about your skills, abilities, reliability etc.
references
the art of getting along with others
human relations
Form you get in January from employers you had the previous year. used to fill out taxes
W-2
these types of jobs are a large and increasing sector of the job market. they are dominated by tech and information needs.
Service Jobs
a record of the jobs you have held and how long you stayed there
work history
a courteous phrase used to end a letter
complimentary close
behavior model that says a person can not achieve a higher level need until lower needs are satisfied
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
Prohibits discrimination in hiring, training, etc on basis of race, color, gender etc.
Civil Rights Act of 1964
informal groups of people with common interests who interact for mutual assistance
networks
You should do this after a job interview
a statement attesting to your character, abilities, and experience
job elements that dissatisfy when absent but do not add satisfaction when present
hygiene factors - pay, work environment, benefits
Prohibits discrimination in employment decisions against people age 40 and over
Age discrimination in employment act