Work Vocabulary
This is the term for when you work 40 hours per week
Full time
This is the number of pages your resume should be
One
True or false: you can give someone a handshake when introducing yourself
True. This is a professional greeting
This type of work-based learning is when you follow someone on the job for a day to get an idea of what they do
Job shadow
This is what you should do if your alarm doesn't go off and you know you'll be late for work
Call your boss to let them know you'll be late and get ready as quickly as possible
This is something you fill out to show your interest in a job
Application
This is the information that should be included on your resume (there will be multiple correct answers!)
Name, contact information, education, experience, skills, etc.
Name an example of body language that can show confidence
Eye contact, standing up tall, smile, firm handshake, etc.
This type of work-based learning can earn you college credit
Internship
As your boss or a coworker for help or instructions on how to do it
This is the term for the least amount you can be paid for work
Minimum wage
True or false: you should arrive early for a job interview
True. Arriving 10-15 minutes early shows that you are prepared and professional
This is the message you could be sending if you're slouching
Lack of confidence, tired, bored, etc.
This type of work-based learning typically allows you to learn a trade. You always get paid for this type of work-based learning
Apprenticeship
This is what you should do if you forgot you have your cousin's birthday party Friday night while you're scheduled to work
Try to switch shifts with a coworker. If you can't, go to the birthday party late. You cannot just skip work
This is the current minimum wage in Massachusetts
$14.25 (as of January 2022)
This is how you should dress for a job interview. Be specific!
Khakis, dress pants, blouse, button-down shirt, polo, closed-toe shoes
This is what you should do if you're sick and cannot come to work
Call your boss to let them know
Volunteering
This is what you should do if you see your coworker put a few dollars from the cash register into their pocket each time they open it
Tell your boss
These are extra perks beyond the money you get paid, including vacation days, health insurance, and meals during your shift
Benefits
These are people a potential employer can call before they hire you
References
This is how you can demonstrate that you are listening
Look up, nod, make eye contact, smile, repeat what they said
This type of work-based learning allows you to gather information by talking one-on-one with a person in a field you're interested in
Informational interview
This is what you should do if you're scheduled to work but you don't want to go
Go to work! People are relying on you and it will show that you are dependable and responsible