Definitions
the job or series of jobs that you do during your working life, especially if you continue to get better jobs and earn more money
career
To be dismissed from a job or to lose your job.
to be fired/ sacked
A person who is in charge of workers.
Supervisor/boss/coordinator/employer
Explain the difference between RESIGN and RETIRE
Retirement is a decision to leave the workforce permanently. Resignation is a decision to leave a specific job or employer.
What additional information should you have for the interviewer, for example a letter that is written by someone who knows you, to describe you and say if you are suitable for a job, course
references
a person that you work with, especially in a profession or a business
colleague / co-worker
a person who has successfully completed a university, course of study or training.
graduate
A person who is paid to work for somebody else.
employee
Explain the difference between career and degree
A career is your job in life while a degree is something you get at a college or university.
One very important thing you should do before you go to the interview to get a job in a given company.
Company research
you fill it in before an interview
application form
To request a job in a company which is looking for a new worker
to apply for a job
A person who is responsible for leading a team of employees to meet goals and achieve performance metrics.
manager
What's the difference between a permanent and a temporary job?
A permanent position is one where there is no defined employment end date and the employee receives a benefits package. A temporary position is one that has a defined duration of employment with a contract end date.
Name two things you should take with you to an interview and why you should take these items with you.
Resume/portfolio, pen, notepad, references, question for the interviewer, a positive attitude.
the process of finding people to work for a company or to become a new member of an organization
recruitment
the process or fact of giving someone a higher or more important job
promotion
What does HR stand for?
Human Resources
What is the difference between to be made redundant and to be sacked
You are usually sacked from a job if you do something wrong.
You are made redundant if the company can't afford to pay you any more - for example, if the company is going bankrupt or getting smaller
Name 3 questions you can be asked by the interviewer.
What are your weaknesses? How many languages can you speak? Why do you want to work here?
a period of time during which a student or new graduate gets practical experience in a job, for example during the summer holiday
internship/apprenticeship
The act of leaving your job and stopping working, usually because you are old
retirement
What does CEO stand for?
Chief Executive Officer
Explain the difference between a salary and wages
Salary is a fixed amount paid or transferred to the employees at regular intervals for their performance and productivity, at the end of the month whereas wages are hourly or daily-based payment given to the labour for the amount of work finished in a day.
Name 3 questions you can ask the interviewer.
1. How would you describe a typical day in this position?
2. When can I expect to hear from you?
3. What are the biggest challenges of this job?
4. What type of skills do you feel are needed to be successful in this position?
5. What is the best part about this job?
6. Do you have a business card?