Application Vocab
Applicant
A person who applied for a job
Gender
Male or Female
Interview
A formal meeting between you and the potential employer
Part Time
Fewer than 35 hours per week
References
People who recommend you for a job
Application
A form used to apply for a job
Full Time
35 hours or more per week
Human Resources
handles personal issues, orientation, employee benefits, training
OT
overtime
Resume
A formal document that lists a job applicant's work experience, education and skills
Attire
The clothes you wear
Felony
A serious crime punishable by prison sentences greater than one year
Most recent job
The last job or position you held
Position
A job title or responsibility
Salary
The amount of money a person makes
Benefits
"Extras" that employers may offer you in addition to your wage. For example: health insurance, annual or sick leave, holidays, paid vacation
Experience
Skills/Knowledge that you have gained in the past
Martial Status
Whether you are married, single, divorced or widowed
Previous
Happening before
Supervisor
A person in charge
Degree
Certificate awarded from a college/university indicating that you have completed course study
Dependents
People in your family who need you to help them, such as children
Misdemeanor
Lesser crime
Probationary
A trial period
Surname
Your family name