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Employment Vocabulary 1b
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define: unemployed
not working
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define: reference
an unrelated person who can say nice things about your work, or why a company may want to hire you
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define: qualifications
skills needed to be successful in a job
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define: benefits
extras that go above and beyond salary e.g., paid sick days, vacation day
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define: seasonal worker
someone who is employed during certain seasons
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define: cover letter
a letter you write to accompany your resume when you are applying for a job
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BONUS!!! Give an example of deductions (money that will be taken away from Gross Pay)
insurance, taxes, social security, 401k
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BONUS: If you were applying for a job today, WHO would you use as a reference?
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define: vacancy
a job opening in a company
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Define: full-time
working at least 40 hours per week
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Define: gross pay
the total amount of money earned
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Define: part-time employment
working less than 40 hours per week
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What is a social security number?
a nine digit number - unique to each person - should not be shared except under certain circumstances
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BONUS: Name 3 occupations
teacher, lawyer, doctor, air conditioner repairman
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Define: deductions
money that is taken out of your Gross Pay
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Define: occupation
job, what you do for a living
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Define: employee
a person who works for a company
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BONUS: give an example of a seasonal worker
someone who plows snow, someone who mows lawns, someone who works in the Halloween Store
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define: resume
a document which explains a person's background, skills, education, work experience
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BONUS: what is direct deposit?
when your paycheck is deposited directly into your bank account.
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Define: net pay
the amount of money you take home AFTER deductions
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