Resume Terms
Education
Where you have gone to school including high school college, trade school, etc.
Hourly
When you get paid based on how many hours you work
Reference
someone who can say how good of a worker you are
Retail
a business that sells goods or products such as a clothing store
Minimum wage
The least amount you should get paid (this is part of state and federal laws)- $11 per hour or $6.60 for tipped workers
Experience
A list of other jobs you have had and the responsibilities you had there
Salary
When you get paid for the whole year, not the number of hours you work (includes sick days, personal days, vacation)
Timesheet
where you document the amount of time you work (could be a piece of paper, could be online)
Service Industry
a business that does work or provides goods for a customer such as a restaurant
Income tax
Objective
A description of what kind of job you are looking for and what responsibilities you want to have
Occupation
A job that you have for a long period of time; main job
Direct Deposit
when your paycheck is deposited right into your bank account; you don’t get a physical paycheck
Trade
a skilled job that requires manual (physical) skills like plumber, electrician, etc.
What is a normal amount of vacation time at a job?
In Illinois, the average is about 8-9 days a year.
Skills
Special skills you may have that help you get a job (Excel, speak Spanish, etc.)
Insurance
Money taken out of your paycheck to pay for things like health care
Union
a group/organization that protects your rights as a worker (makes sure you get paid enough, have enough breaks in the day, etc.)
Technology
any job involving working with technology such as programming, social media, etc.
What is PTO (Paid Time Off)?
Days that you can take off of work and still get paid for
Certifications
Special training that you have for a job (CPR, food safety certification, etc.)
Benefits
Extra advantages of your job that are not included in your pay (retirement fund, good insurance, vacation time, etc.)
Social Security
a government program that collects money from your paycheck; after you turn 62, you can get paid from social security
Clerical
jobs where you do business office tasks such as answering phones, scheduling appointments, etc.
How many holidays do businesses usually get off work every year? (also known as "Bank Holidays")
11