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