Verbs
To make sure information is true.
Verify
Reasons to take a job
Pros
The surroundings and conditions in which employees do their job
Work Environment
A job that lasts for a limited time
Temporary Job
Questions that do not have one right answer
Open-ended questions
To carefully read a message to find and correct errors
Proofread
Reasons not to take a job
Cons
A statement about a worker's skills and attitude
Recommendation
A short summary of a job applicant's skills and experiences
Resume
A person who is seeking a job
Candidate
To decide the worth of something
Evaluate
Written or printed papers that contain information
Documents
A pledge or promise to do something
Commitment
People who know an applicant well and can talk about his or her work habits and skills
References
Abbreviated N/A, a phrase used on a form to show that an item does not apply to the person who filled it out
Not Applicable
To make hiring decision based on some characteristic other than a person's ability to do the job.
Discriminate
A word that plainly tells what someone does, for instance, build, drive, and write
Action Verb
Working conditions and facts about a job that influence a job seekers evaluation of a job
Factors
Someone who applies for a job
Applicant
A collection of a person's best work
Portfolio
Traveling to and from work
Commuting
On a resume, a brief statement summarizing a person's skills and goals
Skills Summary
Wages paid when an employee works extra hours
Overtime pay
The amount of pay an employee earns in one year
Annual wage
Examinations of the facts about an applicant's education and work experience.
Background checks