Vocabulary
Vocabulary
Job Applications
Job Search
Miscellaneous
100
What is legal
allowed to do something by law
100
What is salary or wage
how much you are getting paid
100
It is important to be honest on a job application because a job application is this.
A legal document.
100
This technique is consistently rated as the most productive way to find work.
Networking
200
What is position
another name for the word "job"
200
What is seasonal
working only part of the year, not year round
200
This is how you should dress when picking up or dropping off a job application.
In appropriate clothing - dress pants, dress shoes and a dress shirt for men; dress pants and dress shirt or skirt and dress shirt for women.
200
Name three ways to look for work.
Internet Mailing resumes Answering trade journal ads Answering local newspaper ads, Private employment agencies Union or other hiring halls Civil service exams Contacting former teachers Going to state or federal employment offices Asking family, friends, or professionals Knocking on doors Using the Yellow Pages Working with other jobseekers Informational interviews
200
It is important to get one of these at the end of an interview so you have all the correct contact information for the employer.
Business Card
300
What is convicted
found guilty of a crime in a court of law
300
What is temporary
the job only lasts for a short period of time; not a permanent position
300
Give one good example for "Reason for Leaving"
I desired a more challenging position. I had an option for a better job. I desired a job that was a better fit for my skills and qualifications. I became self-employed. There was a general lay off due to an economic downturn. I returned to school to upgrade my skills.
300
This is who you can network with
Everyone!
300
This is the number one reason for termination
Personality Conflicts
400
What is full time
working 5 days a week for around 8 hours or more per day
400
what is a reference letter
a letter from your supervisor that describe your job skills
400
Two words that you should avoid using when filling out "Reason for Leaving"
Quit and Fired
400
This is when you schedule time to meet with an employer and ask them questions about their company, what skills they look for in their employees, what the work atmosphere is like, etc.
An informational interview
400
Give 2 examples of topics that you should avoid talking about during an interview.
Family Personal Issues Politics Bad mouthing past employers Religion Salary
500
What is part time
working less than 35 hours per week, and usually less than 5 days per week
500
What is experience
all of the knowledge and skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
500
If a question on a job application does not apply to you, this is how you should fill in the space.
Put n/a in the space. This shows that you saw the question.
500
Using phone books, the internet, business journals, resource books, magazines, etc. to reseach companies you might be interested in working for is called this.
Prospecting
500
A few days after submitting your cover letter, resume, and/or job application, it is important to do this.
Follow up with the employer, either with a phone call, e-mail, or in person.