Employment Terms

• EVALUATION: an act or instance of evaluating or appraising
• ASSESMENTS: the act of assessing; appraisal; evaluation
• BACKROUND CHECK: Used by employers to verify the accuracy of the information you provide on your resume or job application and beyond
• BENEFITS: An important part of your compensation package, and part of the salary negotiation process
• COLD CALL: When a job-seeker approaches an employer (usually through an uninvited cover letter) who has not publicly announced any job openings
• COMPENSATION PACKAGE: The combination of salary and fringe benefits an employer provides to an employee
• GROSS PAY: the total amount of money a person earns
• FICA: Federal Insurance Compensation Act.
• OSHA: the branch of the us department of labor that sets job safety standards and inspects job sites
• NET PAY: the amount of income left after taxes and other deductions are taken out
• DEDUCTIONS:an expense, such as certain medical or business cost that tax payers are to subtract from their income when figuring the amount of tax they must pay
• INTERNSHIP: One of the best types of work experiences for entry-level job-seekers because a majority of employers say experience is the most important factor in whether you're hired
• OUTSOURCING: A practice in which businessses hire other companies or individuals to produce their services or goods
• NETWORKING: Involves developing a broad list of contacts people you've met through various social, professional, and business functions and encouraging them assist you in looking for a job
• OCCUPATIONAL OUTLOOK HANDBOOK: Published by the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, this guide provides detailed information on more than 250 occupations
• SALARY: Financial compensation an employee receives for performing the job, and part of your compensation package
• TELECOMMUTING: Also referred to as Teleworking, is a employment arrangement where the employee works one or more days from a remote location, often an office in the employee's home
• TEMPING: Working short employment stints with a variety of clients, usually through a temping agency or staffing firm
• THANK YOU LETTERS: After every interview, you should send a letter thanking each person who interviewed you
• WORK-PLACE VALUES: Concepts and ideas that define a job-seeker and influence your satisfaction

Work Schedule Week#22

Monday, 2/2: off
Tuesday, 2/3: off
Wednesday, 2/4: off
Thursday, 2/5: off
Friday, 2/6: off
Saturday, 2/7: off
Sunday, 2/8: 9 am - 4pm

Work Schedule Week#21

Monday, 1/26: off
Tuesday, 1/27: off
Wednesday, 1/28: off
Thursday, 1/29: off
Friday, 1/30: off
Saturday, 1/31: off
Sunday, 2/1: 10 am - 3 pm

Ch. 13 & 14 vocabulary

• Tact - the ability to say and do things in a way that will not offend other people
• Empathize - the see someone else's point of view and to imagine oneself in his of her situation
• Etiquette - good manners; the rules of polite behavior in dealing with other people
• Conflict Resolution - a problem-solving strategy for settling disputes
• Diversity - variety
• Stereotype - an oversimplified and distorted belief about a person of group without attention to individual differences
• Self-Directed - responsible for choosing one's own methods for reaching a goal
• Cross-functional Team - a group of people from two or more departments or areas of expertise who work together toward a common business goal
• Functional Team - a group of people from one company department or area of expertise who work together toward a common business goal
• Team Planning - a process that involves setting goals, assigning roles, and communicating regularly
• Facilitator - a leader who helps a team work more smoothly by coordinationg its tasks
• Total Quality Management - a theory of management that carefully coordinates company efforts to achieve customer satisfaction and continunous product improvement; also called "Commitment to Quality"
• Leadership Style - how a person behaves when he of she is in charge of other people
• Parliamentary Procedure - strict rules of order for conducting a meeting

Work Schedule Week#20

dont know it yet but im gonna call tomorrow.

Work Schedule Week#19

Monday, 1/12: off
Tuesday, 1/13: off
Wednesday, 1/14: off
Thursday, 1/15: off
Friday, 1/16: off
Saturday, 1/17: off
Sunday, 1/18: 8am - 2pm

Work Schedule Week#18

Sunday, 1/11: 8am to 2pm