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- 2. A labor market where people work temporary, flexible jobs such as ride-share drivers or food delivery.
- 5. The feeling of self-doubt or believing you're not as capable as others think you are, even with success.
- 8. A business owned and run by two or more people who share profits and responsibilities.
- 10. Being placed in a job or academic level that is too advanced for one’s current skills or preparation.
- 15. A small, fixed payment often given to interns, trainees, or students to cover basic expenses.
- 16. A way to get paid where your paycheck is automatically sent to your bank account.
- 18. The mistake of continuing a project or investment because of the time or money already spent, rather than future benefits.
- 20. Extra compensation provided by employers, such as health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.
- 22. The lowest hourly pay that workers can legally be paid, set by federal or state law.
- 23. A brief letter that accompanies a resume, explaining why you're a good fit for a specific job.
- 25. Someone who is self-employed and works on short-term contracts or assignments for different clients.
- 27. Promoting products, services, or personal branding using platforms like Instagram, TikTok, or LinkedIn.
- 28. Work Jobs that usually require fewer than 35 hours per week and may not include benefits.
- 31. A self-employed person hired to do specific work, who is not an employee and does not receive benefits.
- 32. A student or recent graduate who works temporarily (often unpaid or low-paid) to gain experience in a field.
- 33. Form A form that tells your employer how much tax to withhold from your paycheck.
- 35. Skills you can use in many different jobs, like writing, teamwork, or time management.
- 36. A person who works in the gig economy, usually on short-term or freelance jobs.
- 37. Form A government form used to verify a person’s identity and eligibility to work in the U.S.
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- 1. A conversation with someone in a career or company you're interested in to learn more about their job and industry.
- 3. A person who works for a company or organization and receives regular wages or salary and benefits.
- 4. Specific, teachable abilities like typing, using software, or welding.
- 6. A group of people in the same career or industry who come together to share knowledge and support each other.
- 7. A job training program that combines paid work experience with classroom instruction in a skilled trade.
- 9. A short, persuasive speech about yourself or your skills, designed to spark interest in less than a minute.
- 11. Money or resources that have already been spent and cannot be recovered.
- 12. Working for yourself instead of being employed by a company.
- 13. A job that typically requires 35–40 hours per week and often includes benefits.
- 14. A document that lists your education, work experience, skills, and accomplishments for job applications.
- 17. A fixed regular payment, typically paid monthly or biweekly, not based on hours worked.
- 19. A business owned and operated by one person, where the owner is responsible for all debts.
- 21. A type of decision-making error where a person is too confident in the accuracy of their knowledge or predictions.
- 24. School A school that teaches hands-on skills for a specific job, like an electrician or a dental hygienist.
- 26. Payment based on the number of hours worked or the amount of work done.
- 29. Building relationships with people who can help you learn more about careers, find jobs, or grow professionally.
- 30. Personal qualities like communication, teamwork, and problem-solving that help you succeed in the workplace.
- 34. A professional networking site used for job searching, connecting with employers, and showcasing your resume.