Résumé & Job Applications
This type of verb conveys a specific action and is used on résumés to highlight skills and accomplishments.
What is an Action Verb?
The ability to analyze information objectively and make reasoned judgments.
What is critical thinking?
Information about job openings and opportunities that help in the job search process.
What are employment leads?
This IRS form tells your employer how much money to withhold from your paycheck for federal taxes.
What is a W-4 Form?
A document attached to each paycheck that lists earnings and tax/benefit deductions.
What is a paystub?
This résumé format lists work experience starting with the most recent job.
What is Chronological?
Skills that improve an individual's chances of gaining employment and succeeding in the workplace.
What are employability skills?
Any tool or source of information that assists in finding employment or improving job skills.
What is a resource?
This form verifies a new hire’s identity and employment authorization in the United States.
What is an I-9 Form?
The portion of wages sent directly to federal, state, or local taxes instead of appearing in the paycheck.
What is withholding?
This term refers to the ability to perform a task effectively, often assessed through skills and experience.
What is Competency?
Professional relationships built to exchange information and support career development.
What is networking?
Assessments used by employers to evaluate a candidate’s skills, abilities, or personality before hiring.
What are pre-employment tests?
The amount of money paid to an employee each hour they work.
What is an hourly wage?
What employees earn before taxes and deductions.
What is gross pay?
This document is used to introduce yourself to an employer and explain why you’re applying.
What is a Cover Letter?
The process of finding solutions to difficult or complex workplace issues.
What is problem-solving?
An individual who starts and runs a business, taking on financial risks for potential profit.
What is an entrepreneur?
The amount of money paid to an employee annually or monthly as a fixed regular payment.
What is a salary?
The amount employees take home after taxes and deductions.
What is net pay?
This formal letter is submitted to apply for a job and outlines your interest and qualifications. It is another term for cover letter.
What is a letter of application?
The ability to adapt to changes and new situations on the job.
What is flexibility?
Working for oneself rather than for an employer, often by starting a business.
What is self-employment?
The set amount of money per dependent that reduces your taxable income.
What are exemptions?
An estimate of income and spending for a set period of time.
What is a budget?