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Job Advert Jargon

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  • What is the word for the skills you need for a job? (e.g., "must be reliable")
    Requirements (or Skills)
  • What is the word for money you earn per hour (e.g., £12.00 / hr)?
    Wage
  • "Answering the phone". Is this a duty or a requirement?
    Duty
  • "You will earn £13.00 per hour". Is this a salary or a wage?
    Wage
  • What is the word for a job that is 35-40 hours per week?
    Full-time
  • "Lifting heavy boxes". Is this a duty or a requirement?
    Duty
  • What is the word for a job that is short-term, like for 6 months or just for Christmas?
    Temporary
  • What is the word for money you earn per year (e.g., £25,000 per year.)?
    Salary
  • "Must have a driving licence". Is this a duty or a requirement?
    Requirement
  • "The job pays £30,000 per year". Is this a salary or a wage?
    Salary
  • What is the word for a job that is long-term and has no end date?
    Permanent
  • What is the word for the tasks you do in a job? (e.g., "making coffee")
    Duties (or Responsibilities)
  • "Pay is £11.50 per hour". Is this a salary or a wage?
    Wage
  • What is the word for a job that is less than 35 hours per week, like 20 hours?
    Part-time
  • "Serving customers". Is this a duty or a requirement?
    Duty
  • "Pay is £22,000 per year.". Is this a salary or a wage?
    Salary
  • "Must be friendly". Is this a duty or a requirement?
    Requirement
  • What is the word for the date you must send your application before? (e.g., "Apply by 15th November")
    Apply by (or Deadline / Closing date)