Entering the Workforce Terms Flashcard

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A senior coworker who coaches a new employee in jobs skills and procedures

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Mentor

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A program introducing you to the company’s policies, procedures, and benefits.

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orientation

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A trial period after an employee is first hired.

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probation

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A meeting with your supervisor to evaluate how well you're doing in your job.

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performance review

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Department that handles personnel matters including hiring and job transfers.

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Human Resources

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Reward for workers who demonstrate high levels of performance

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overtime

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Earnings based on how much a person sells.

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commission

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A fixed amount of pay for a set amount of time spent working (often per year).

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salary

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Amount of money paid to a worker for a set amount of time (often per hour).

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wage

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Reward for workers who demonstrate high levels of performance

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performance bonus