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Caroline's CV
Workplace Vocabulary
100
What is the minimum wage in Quebec?
$10.15
100
Can my boss require that I purchase and wear clothing sold in the store where I work?
No.
100
What was Caroline's first job?
Cliffhanger climbing gym.
100
Name three different professions.
Examples: Teaching, Nursing, Medicine, Law, Architecture, Engineering, Science, Accounting
200
What is the minimum wage in BC?
$10.25
200
Should you be paid for trial periods/training?
Yes you must be paid for any trial periods and training.
200
What did Caroline study at Simon Fraser University?
What is Criminology.
200
How many hours are in a regular work week? What is overtime?
There are 40 hours in a regular work week. When you work more then 40 hours you must be paid overtime which means you are paid a 50% premium or time and a half.
300
Can you be paid less than the minimum wage?
No you cannot be paid less than the minimum wage even if you are in agreement.
300
According to the labour standards act how often must you be paid?
You must be paid at regular intervals not exceeding 16 days.
300
Where did Caroline complete an internship?
What is the International Centre for Criminal Law Reform (ICCLR)
300
What does CV stand for?
What is curriculum vitae.
400
Which province has recently raised the minimum wage? What is the new minimum wage in this province as of June 1st 2014?
Ontario - $11.00
400
List five things that should be included on each pay slip you receive?
Employer's name; Employee's name; Identification of the job; Date of payment and the work period corresponding to the payment; Number of hours paid; Number of overtime hours paid with the applicable rate; Nature and amount of premiums; Wage rate; Amount of gross wages; Nature and amount of deductions made; Amount of tips that the employee reported (if applicable)
400
What is Caroline's most important advice for finding a job?
What is networking!
400
What is the difference between a CV and a resume?
The length, purpose and layout. CV - Long (1-3 pages), detailed, static, covers your entire career, frequently used for academic positions Resume - Short, no particular format, very customizable, a brief targeted list of skills and achievements