Labor Market Vocabulary

What does 'resume' mean in the context of job applications?

• A cover letter

• A company's mission statement

• A document summarizing work experience, education, skills, and achievements for job applications.

• A type of job interview

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Identify the term that refers to a person who manages a team and is responsible for achieving specific goals.

• Manager

• Employee

• Director

• Supervisor

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Match the following: 'salary' with 'monthly payment for work done'.

• stipend

• wage

• bonus

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What is the term for a document that outlines a person's work experience, education, and skills?

• Portfolio

• Biography

• Resume

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Differentiate between 'employee' and 'employer'.

• Employee is hired to work, employer hires employees.

• Employee is the boss, employer is the worker.

• Employee is self-employed, employer works for a company.

• Employee is unpaid, employer receives a salary.

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What is the term for a person who is hired to provide services to a company on a regular basis?

• freelancer

• staff

• employee

• contractor

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Identify the term that refers to the skills and qualifications that an employer is looking for in a candidate.

• Candidate Profile

• Skill Set

• Job Requirements

• Qualification List

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What is a job interview?

• interview: a casual chat with friends

• interview: a cooking competition

• This exchange may involve inquiries about qualifications, competencies, and experiences relevant to the role. It's an opportunity for both parties to evaluate potential collaboration.

• interview: a written exam

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CCSS.L.5.5C

What is the term for a person who works for a company or organization?

• manager

• client

• employee

• employer

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Differentiate between 'full-time' and 'part-time' employment.

• Full-time employment involves working 40 hours per week or more, while part-time employment involves working fewer hours than full-time.

• Full-time employment offers no benefits, while part-time employment offers full benefits.

• Full-time employment means working only on weekdays, while part-time employment means working only on weekends.

• Full-time employment involves working 20 hours per week or more, while part-time employment involves working fewer hours than full-time.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4