Jobs and Careers
This short document, usually one page, lists your experience, skills, and education when applying for a job.
What is a résumé
This type of college has two-year degree programs and is often cheaper than universities.
What is a community college?
This monthly payment is what you owe your landlord to live in an apartment.
What is rent?
This document, obtained after passing your driving test, legally allows you to operate a car.
What is a driver’s license?
This plastic card pulls money directly from your bank account when you use it.
What is a debit card?
These workplace flaws—like being late often or missing deadlines—are sometimes called “areas for improvement.”
What are weaknesses?
This “grade point” number, usually between 0.0 and 4.0, measures your overall academic performance.
What is a GPA?
This amount of money—often equal to one month’s rent—is held by your landlord in case of damages.
What is a security deposit?
Teens often pay more for this type of car-related insurance because they are considered higher-risk drivers.
What is auto insurance?
Teens often open this type of account to save money for emergencies or future goals.
What is a savings account?
A company might ask for these people who can speak positively about your work ethic or character.
Who are references?
This type of financial aid does not need to be repaid and is based on need.
What is a grant?
A living arrangement where two or more people share an apartment and split the bills.
What is having roommates?
This fluid keeps your engine from overheating and is especially important in summer and winter.
What is coolant/antifreeze?
This three-digit number (300–850) represents how responsibly you use credit.
What is a credit score?
This type of interview may take place on Zoom or over the phone before you meet a manager in person.
What is a screening interview.
Classes like welding, cosmetology, or automotive repair are often found in these hands-on career-oriented schools.
What are trade/vocational schools?
This document outlines the rules of your rental agreement, including move-in date and rent.
What is a lease?
To find out if a used car has been in an accident, buyers often check this vehicle history report.
What is a Carfax (or vehicle history) report?
Money you earn before taxes and deductions is known as this.
What is gross income?
This government form, completed on your first day, verifies your identity and eligibility to work in the United States.
What is the I-9?
College classes worth extra credit hours for being more challenging are known as this type.
What are honors or advanced courses?
Utilities like electricity, water, and trash are often listed as either “included” or “not included” in this online listing section.
What are apartment amenities/details?
This term refers to how many miles a car has traveled in its lifetime.
What is mileage?
This form, often received in January, shows how much you earned from an employer and how much tax was withheld.
What is a W-2?