Careers Vocabulary

2. the way in which a person or group lives
6. a cost that changes depending on some type of activity of usage
11. set of principles, values, and beliefs that influence how individuals behave and make decisions in their professional lives
12. a thing that is borrowed, especially a sum of money that is expected to be paid back
15. the highest level of school that you have to complete
17. cost that do not change from month to month
18. an occupation or profession, especially one requiring special training, followed as one's lifework
19. formal communication document that professionals use to support your skills and achievements

1. total income received before any deductions or allowances such as taxes or social security
3. the employment-to-population ratio of the extent to which available labor resources are being used
4. total income received after any deductions or allowances such as taxes or social security
5. the act of retiring or of leaving one's job, career, or occupation permanently
7. the investing of money or capital in order to gain profitable returns, as interest, income, or appreciation in value
8. abilities that you have that enable you to do your job and manage your career
9. the compensation paid to an employee after completing a task, which is, often, selling a certain number of products or services.
10. a sum of money demanded by a government
13. also known as wages, the money, or amount of money, received from one’s employment
14. duties or responsibilities that you perform on the job
16. personal principles that help you define your ideal professional environment
20. money that a an individual or household has left over after all expenses and obligations have been paid.