Across
- 2. aims or plans for one year or less
- 4. ending of employment because of misconduct, lack of skills, or downsizing
- 6. provides workers to fill temporary jobs that last for periods from one day to months
- 10. a plan written by the supervisor and agreed to by the employee as a measure for performance improvement; used in termination proceedings if improvement goals are not met
- 11. provides job-search services to individuals and employers for a fee, usually a percentage of the first year's salary
- 12. aims or plans for the next three to five years
- 15. leave of absence from duty granted because of illness; absence with pay for time lost due to a bona fide nonwork-related illness or injury, pregnancy, or medical appointment as defined in the employer's personnel policies
- 16. evidence of training, education, and/or experience
- 18. promotions or job changes that offer increased responsibility and salary increases
- 19. identification of jobs for which one is qualified and then securing such a position through a variety of resources, including friends, family contacts, professional associations, career services, and academic mentors
- 21. possibilities for promotion in rank or position
Down
- 1. a personal evaluation of one's strengths and weaknesses
- 3. provides job-search services to citizens and employers free of charge
- 5. a letter that the interviewed applicant writes expressing interest in the job, appreciation for the time of the interviewer, and any additional qualifications not discussed in the interview; a thank you letter
- 7. making and maintaining connections among people or groups that a person comes in contact with
- 8. an equivalent to a payment over and above the basic wage paid by an employer (i.e., paid holiday, pension contribution, paid holiday, health insurance, dental insurance, etc.)
- 9. standard form provided by employer to assess basic skill level and educational background of applicant
- 10. samples of assignments and/or professional work, achievements/awards, letters of recommendation, and other professional-quality items that would support the statements made in a résumé and demonstrate competencies in an interview
- 13. organized listing of personal contact information, work experience, education information, school activities/professional organizations, and references
- 14. a letter to accompany résumé that professionally introduces an applicant to decision makers and briefly explains why this applicant warrants an interview; a "cover letter"
- 17. a temporary absence from work ranging from one day to several weeks, depending upon company policies and procedures
- 20. a question-and-answer session conducted by the employer to screen and eventually hire applicants