Careers Vocabulary

A yearly fixed amount of money paid to an employee each monthly pay period.

Basic skills that are needed to get, keep, and do well at a job

An occupation undertaken for a significant period of a person's life and with opportunities for progress.

Paid position of regular employment

a person that works with you in the same workplace

A brief summary; a short written account of one's education, certifications, working experience, or qualifications for a job

A formal, personal meeting one arranged for formal discussion to evaluate an applicant.

Arriving or doing a task at the expected or planned time

An organized form that asks basic questions about the applicant's background, such as work history, education, skills, and references

• job application

• resume

• cover letter

• interview

Gross pay is the _____ _______ amount you earn before any tax deductions are subtracted

• total hourly

• total yearly

• total monthly

• total per minute