Working #1
Education you can get to prepare you for a career.
College or Training Programs
This is how much money you actually bring home AFTER taxes are taken out.
net pay
This means you currently do not have a job.
unemployed
These are good things that your employer might help pay for such as medical insurance.
seasonal worker or benefits
benefits
How much money you make every hour you work.
hourly pay
To move up within the company.
promotion
Form you fill out when you are interested in a job.
The first meeting with an employer is called
A document that summarizes your job experiences and skills.
resume
A 2-3 paragraph letter that tells the employer more about you.
cover letter
When you work more than your 40 hours, you will get paid _______?
overtime
A hands-on job training program.
apprenticeship
This is the lowest amount you can get paid per hour legally in your state.
minimum wage
This is how much money you make BEFORE taxes.
gross pay
A person who only works on specific month of the year.
seasonal worker
Time you can take off because of medical reasons.
sick leave
An account that helps people save for retirement.
401K
A quality that an employer is looking for to make sure you are a good fit for the job.
qualifications
How early should you plan to arrive to an interview?
10-15 minutes
People who can speak about your past work experiences and talk about your positive characteristics
professional references
This is the form that helps your employer know how much taxes to deduct from your paycheck.
W4
Something you can ask for during a work evaluation
A raise
This is the amount of money taken out from your paycheck.
deductions
This is a form sent by your employer showing how much you make and paid in taxes for the year.
W2
Something you should have prepared before you interview
Questions