General Vocabulary
A personal quality employers want
What is (one or more): on time, courteous, cooperative, honest, polite, organized, motivated, hardworking
A place that you can find a job ad
online
news paper
storefronts/windows
streets
The process of meeting someone to decide to hire them or not
The interview
When you work 40 hours/ week
Full Time
You receive this after you finish your university studies
Degree
FT/PT stands for
Full time/Part time
People you give an interviewer to call and speak well on your behalf to help you get the job.
References
True or False: You should shake the interviewer’s hand when you are introduced to them AND when the interview is over
True
Something that is provided to employees in addition to their base pay, such as health insurance
Benefits
4 years exp. means
4 years experience
Something you should NOT do in an interview
use slang words
answer your cellphone
wear bright colors/makeup
be late
talk about weaknesses
The skills, education, experience, and other attributes that make a candidate a viable fit for a job
A long-term occupation or profession that an individual pursues to earn a living and achieve personal and professional goals
A type of announcement that informs people that a certain job position is available
Job ad
You should practice interviewing for jobs
True. Practice makes perfect!
This is typically a one-page summary of all education, skills, and experience an applicant has
Resume
The experience, skills, and education an employer is looking for to hire someone for a job
What are qualifications
An individual, company, or organization that hires one or more individuals as employees
Employer
A CV should be handwritten
False. It should be typed
The days and times an employee usually spends at work during a week
Working hours