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a condition where people are unable to find work
unemployment
when an employee works more than their normal schedule, or more than 40 hours in a week
overtime
the lowest amount of money an employer can pay an employee
minimum wage
a person with whom one works in a profession or business: coworker
colleague
highest-ranking position in a company
CEO: Chief Executive Officer
a person who leads a group of employees to achieve a desired result: manager
supervisor
the position of a student or trainee who works in an organization, sometimes without pay
internship
the act of leaving one's occupation or active working life, usually in later years
retirement
the advancement of an employee to a position
promotion
a formal document that a job applicant creates to itemize their qualifications for a position
resume; CV
one-page, formal letter that introduces you to the employer and explains why you're a good fit for the job and company
cover letter
a set period of time that an employer schedules for an employee to work
work shift
formal act of leaving or quitting one's office or position
resignation
when employees work from a location other than an office, such as their home
remote work
people who know you and can tell an employer positive things about you
references
a person who is self-employed and not necessarily committed to a particular employer long-term
freelancer
an additional benefit that an employee receives in addition to their regular pay and benefits
perk
a discharge of a worker or workers because of economic conditions or shortage of work.
layoff
the department of a business or organization that deals with the hiring, administration, and training of personnel
HR: Human Resources
when a group of employees intentionally stop or slow down work to pressure their employer to meet their demands
strike
the process of actively seeking out, finding and hiring candidates for a specific position or job
recruitment
a period of time after giving birth or adopting a child when a new mother takes time off from work
maternity leave
an activity in which a worker or group of workers protest outside a building to prevent other workers from going inside
picketing
a formal complaint or concern that an employee raises with their employer about an aspect of their employment
grievance
a formal request or appeal, typically signed by a group of people, to address a particular issue or seek change
petition