Career Readiness Crossword

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  1. 5. An open position within a company that is available to apply to.
  2. 7. A job or series of jobs that a person trains for and has throughout their lifetime.
  3. 9. balance The ability to balance work responsibilities with personal and family responsibilities, including leisure time and activities.
  4. 12. Development Activities and opportunities that help employees develop new skills, gain knowledge, and advance in their careers.
  5. 13. A financial product that protects individuals or companies from financial losses due to unforeseen events, such as illness, injury, or property damage.
  6. 14. Description A document that outlines the responsibilities and requirements of a particular job, typically used to attract potential job candidates.
  7. 16. A type of work in which a person provides services to multiple clients or companies rather than being employed by one company.
  8. 18. Letter A letter that explains an applicant's interest in a job and why they are qualified for it.
  9. 19. Wage The lowest legal wage rate that employers can pay their employee according to government laws.
  10. 20. Warning given by an employee to their employer that they intend to leave their job.
  11. 22. A condition in which a person is actively looking for work because they do not have a paid job.
  12. 24. Additional compensation besides one’s salary or wages that employees receive from their employer, such as health insurance, retirement savings plans or paid time off.
  13. 26. A group of workers that organize together to improve their pay and working conditions.
  14. 28. A document used to apply for a job that summarizes one's education, work experience, skills, and achievements.
  15. 30. A person who starts and runs their own business, often taking on a financial risk in the hopes of making a profit.
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  1. 1. A document or an online form that people fill out to apply for a job.
  2. 2. the process of forming professional connections with others with hopes of providing support, advice, and opportunities to one another.
  3. 3. The amount of money regularly paid to an employee by their employer.
  4. 4. Job A job that requires an employee to work fewer hours than a full-time job, typically 20 - 30 hours per week. May or may not be eligible for benefits.
  5. 6. leave Paid time off from work that employees can use when they are ill or need to care for a sick family member.
  6. 8. A Person or company that hires people to work for them and pays a salary or wage in exchange for their labor.
  7. 10. A Person who is hired to work for an employer and receives a salary or wage in exchange for their labor.
  8. 11. Additional pay that an employer gives to employees as a reward for their performance.
  9. 15. Additional hours worked by an employee beyond their regular work schedule that are usually compensated at a higher rate than normal hours.
  10. 17. The point in a person's life when they stop working and live on the money from their savings, investments, or a pension plan.
  11. 21. The process of progressing or moving forward in one’s career, often through promotions or gaining new skills and responsibilities.
  12. 23. Job A job that requires an employee to work a set number of hours per week, typically 35 - 40 hours per week. Eligible for benefits.
  13. 25. A meeting between a job applicant and an employer to discuss the applicant's qualifications and see if they are a good fit for the job.
  14. 27. A person who is often contacted during the hiring process to provide information about a job candidate’s skills, qualifications, and character to a potential employer.
  15. 29. A benefit or advantage that employees receive in addition to their salary, wages, and benefits, such as free meals, gym memberships, or company cars.