Across
- 2. Specific knowledge or abilities that let you tackle job-specific duties that you learn through courses, vocational training, and on the job
- 4. A form completed by an employee to indicate his or her tax situation (exemptions, marital status, etc.) to the employer, who then withholds the corresponding amount of taxes from each paycheck
- 5. The lowest wage per hour that a worker may be paid, as mandated by federal, and sometimes state, law
- 9. Form used by an employer to verify an employee's identity and to establish that the worker is eligible to accept employment in the United States
- 10. A social network site for building professional connections and job searching
- 11. The extras an employer provides employees in addition to pay, such as health insurance or paid time off
- 12. A short document describing your education, work history, and skills, that is used to apply for a job
- 14. The process of meeting new business contacts and building professional relationships to further your career
- 15. Skills that can be applied in multiple professional contexts
- 17. An automatic electronic deposit of net pay to an employee's designated bank account
Down
- 1. A fixed amount that you are paid over a period of time, regardless of how many hours you work
- 3. A meeting to learn about the real-life experience of someone working in a field or company that interests you
- 6. A group of people who share similar career or background who meet to build professional skills and connections
- 7. Personality traits and interpersonal skills that are needed to communicate and work with others
- 8. Working for oneself instead of an employer. This includes freelancers, gig workers, and business owners.
- 13. A letter that you send with your resume to explain your qualifications and interest in a particular job opportunity
- 16. A retirement savings plan, sponsored through your employer who will often match your contributions, that allows an individual to save for retirement