Chapter 1.2 Vocabulary

Economic even where jobs are eliminated because company revenues are falling

• You're Fired

• Downsizing

• Upgrading

• Retailing

Occurs when the economy is growing and new workers are hired.

• Upgrading

• Management

• Job Creation

• Job Searching

A job where someone performs a task or service for a person or a business

• Professional

• Job Hunting

• Unprojessional

• Service Job

A form that asks questions to be sure you are qualified for a job opening

• Resume

• Cover Letter

• Job Application

• Job Analysis

Describes your work experience, education, abilities, interests and other information that may be of interest to an employer

• Job Application

• Resume

• Cover Letter

• Entering the Workforce

People who have known you for at least a year and can provide information about your skills, character, and achievements.

• Relatives

• References

• Realtors

• Reinforcements

A statement attesting to your character, abilities, experience written by someone who can be relied upon to give a sincere report.

• Achievement Letter

• Reference Letter

• Retaining Letter

• Job Application

School records that include a listing of your courses you have taken and the grades you made and credits you received

• Transfer Options

• Report Card

• Progress Report

• Transcripts

Contact with an employer after the interview but before any hiring has occurs.

• Optional Meetings

• Job Interview

• References Letter

• Follow-up

Face to face meeting with a potential employer to discuss a job opening.

• Job Hunting

• Job Interview

• Parent Conference

• Meeting