Employment Vocabulary

3. quality or accomplishment that makes someone suitable for a particular job or activity.
6. a job or profession.
8. a chance for employment or promotion.
10. References people who can talk about your work experience, work habits, character and skills.
11. Gross pay is what employees earn before taxes, benefits and other payroll deductions are withheld from their wages. The amount remaining after all withholdings are accounted for is net pay or take-home pay.
12. a fixed regular payment, typically paid on a monthly or biweekly basis but often expressed as an annual sum, made by an employer to an employee, especially a professional or white-collar
13. practical contact with and observation of facts or events.
15. the process of making connections and building relationships.

1. the amount of money employees actually take home after all payroll deductions.
2. = These withholdings constitute the difference between gross pay and net pay and may include: Income tax. Social security tax.
4. It is used to determine the best candidate to fill a specific role within the company.
5. are any forms of perks or compensation that are provided to employees in addition to their base salaries and wages. A complete employee benefits package may include a health insurance plan, life insurance, paid time off (PTO), profit sharing, retirement benefits, and more.
7. an occupation undertaken for a significant period of a person's life and with opportunities for progress.
9. a paid position of regular employment.
14. a formal document that a job applicant creates to itemize their qualifications for a position.