Career & Workplace
A job or profession someone trains for over time
Career
Document listing skills and experience
Resume
Money you earn before deductions
Gross Pay
Borrowed money that must be repaid
Credit
Protection against financial loss
Insurance
Temporary work experience for students
Internship
Letter explaining why you want a job
Cover letter
Your take-home pay after deductions
Net pay
A person who owes money
Debtor
The amount you pay before insurance helps
Deductible
Abilities that help you succeed at work
Skills
Someone employers contact about you
Reference
A record of deposits and withdrawals
Bank Statement
Extra money paid for borrowing
Interest
A request for payment from insurance
Claim
A person who recommends you for a job
Referral
Building professional connections
Networking
Protection that prevents spending more than you have
Overdraft protection
Time allowed to pay before interest is charged
Grace period
Insurance that covers belongings in an apartment
Renter's Insurance
Law requiring equal pay for equal work
Equal Pay Act
Department that hires and manages employees
Human Resources
A savings account that earns interest over a fixed time
Certificate of deposit (CD)
Taking property when a loan is not repaid
Respssess
A condition that existed before coverage began
Pre-existing condition