Job Hunt
You applied to a job and heard nothing for 10 days. This is the appropriate next step.
What is sending a polite follow-up email?
The money you actually receive after deductions is called this.
What is net pay (take-home pay)?
This payment is returned at the end of a lease if no damage occurs.
What is a deposit/last month’s rent?
The first months of a new job are commonly called this period.
What is a probation period?
This cost is often not included in rent but must be paid monthly.
What are utilities?
If an employer asks, “Do you have any questions for us?” the correct response is NOT this.
What is saying “no”?
A higher credit score generally makes this easier to obtain.
What is renting an apartment/loans?
A landlord usually must provide this before entering your unit (except emergencies).
What is notice (24 hours)?
Most workplaces expect you to arrive this many minutes before your scheduled start time.
What is 5–10 minutes early?
In Ontario, you must update this government document within 6 days of moving.
What is your driver’s license/address with ServiceOntario?
Employers often scan resumes using this software before a human reads it.
What is an Applicant Tracking System (ATS)?
This type of credit card balance accrues interest if unpaid after the statement date.
What is the full balance?
In Ontario, a landlord cannot legally require this as a security deposit.
What is a damage deposit?
You make a mistake that could affect your team’s work. The correct first step is this.
What is inform your supervisor as soon as possible?
This habit helps prevent burnout more than productivity apps or planners.
What are boundaries (work-life boundaries)?
If a job posting asks for “1–3 years of experience,” and you have none, the safest action for a student applicant is this.
What is apply anyway?
In Ontario, many employees are surprised their first paycheque is smaller because of CPP and this other mandatory deduction.
What is Employment Insurance (EI)?
If your roommate stops paying rent but both names are on the lease, legally this happens.
What is you are still responsible for the full rent?
A coworker begins complaining about your manager and pressures you to agree. The safest response is this.
What is stay neutral/not participate in workplace gossip?
This monthly bill continues even if you do not actively visit the doctor because it funds public healthcare.
What are taxes/OHIP funding?
When a posting says “salary commensurate with experience,” it usually means this may be expected during hiring.
What is negotiating your salary?
In Canada, you must file this yearly even if you made very little money to receive refunds and benefits.
What are income taxes/a tax return?
In Ontario, rent usually increases once per year by a limited percentage set by this.
What is the provincial rent guideline/government guideline?
Doing good work alone does not guarantee recognition. In many workplaces you are expected to do this as well.
What is communicate your work/progress to your supervisor?
Chicken must reach this internal temperature to be safe to eat.
What is 74°C (165°F)?