Across
- 1. Specific knowledge or abilities that let you tackle job-specific duties that you learn through courses, vocational training, and on the job
- 7. A school that prepares students to enter a specific career directly after training, usually in less than 2 years
- 8. The extras an employer provides employees in addition to pay such as health insurance or paid time off
- 10. A social network site for building professional connections and job searching
- 12. A fixed amount that you are paid over a period of time, regardless of how many hours you work
- 13. A feeling of not belonging or not being good enough, especially for people with marginalized identities
- 14. A letter that you send with your resume to explain your qualifications and interest in a particular job opportunity
- 15. A set amount you are paid for every hour that you work; also called hourly pay
- 16. A student or trainee who works, sometimes without pay, in order to gain work experience in a particular field
- 17. The lowest wage per hour that a worker may be paid, as mandated by federal, and sometimes state, law
Down
- 2. A meeting to learn about the real-life experience of someone working in a field or company that interests you
- 3. A group of people who share similar career or background who meet to build professional skills and connections
- 4. A paid career-training program where students learn on the job in addition to some classroom instruction
- 5. A 30-second personal summary with a request
- 6. Personality traits and interpersonal skills that are needed to communicate and work with others
- 9. A short document describing your education, work history, and skills, that is used to apply for a job
- 11. The process of meeting new business contacts and building professional relationships to further your career