Introduction to the World of Work

4. When someone has their own business, and works for themselves, rather than someone else.
5. The process of building and maintaining relationships with people in your field or related industries who can offer support, information, and opportunities.
9. Having enough money to cover your basic needs and feel comfortable about your financial future.
10. Finding meaning and satisfaction in your job beyond just the paycheck.
12. Most often means working less than 35 hours per week.
13. Most often means working more than 35 hours per week.
14. An agreement between you and your employer outlining your responsibilities, working hours, and compensation.

1. Advantages that often come with employment, such as health insurance, paid time off, and retirement plans.
2. A letter telling a company why you want to work for them and how you are a good fit for the job.
3. To discuss something, such as salary or time off, with another person or group in order to reach an agreement.
6. A paper that lists your skills, education, experience and past jobs.
7. Forms of payment received for work.
8. A company, organization, or individual that hires you to work for them.
11. When you get a job and get paid to work for someone else.