Words to Know: The Basics
someone who works for a company and gets paid
Employee
A meeting with an employer and job applicant where the employer asks questions to determine if the person is right for the job
Job Interview
money paid to a worker for getting a job
wages or salary or hourly rate
working well with others to accomplish a goal
Team work
someone who works with you at your job in a similar role
co-worker
A company that hires and pays people
Employer
The balance between job responsibilities and personal life.
Work-Life Balance
Agency that helps adults gain employment (get a job) and provides skills to help them be successful at their job
DVR (Division of Vocational rehabilitation)
someone who trains at a job usually without pay
intern
abilities you are good at
skills
Process of looking for and applying for jobs
Job Search
Time spent learning a job while receiving instruction and practice.
Training
person in charge of employees at a job organization
manager
skills and experience that make a person a good fit for the job
Qualifications
A document that summarizes your education, skills and work experience
Moving to a position with greater responsibility or higher pay
Promotion
The form includes information about yourself
Job Application
Behaviors and attitudes that show responsibility, respect, and reliability in the workplace.
Professionalism
Benefits such as health insurance, vacation time, or retirement plans offered by an employer.
Benefits
A person who owns and operates a business.
Entrepreneur