| A | B |
| Application form | Printed form on which job applicants record information about their personal history, job history, job experience, education and references |
| Blind ad | Classified advertising that does not identify the advertiser |
| Employee | Person employed by another, usually for wages or salary |
| Employer | Person who employs others, usually for wages or salary |
| Employment Agency | Business designed to help individuals find employment |
| Employment/situation wanted ad | Classified advertisement placed by individuals seeking employment and telling what their qualifications are |
| Equal opportunity employer | Employer who is making a special effort to assure that no form of discrimination (age, sex, race, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gennder, disability, marital status, veteran status, citizenship or authorized alien status, national origin, etc.) is practiced |
| Fringe benefits | Extras provided by an employer, such as paid vacations, sick leave, and health insurance |
| Help-wanted ad | Classified advertisement telling what kind of job is available and what the qualifications are |
| Interview | Meeting of employer and job applicant for the purpose of evaluation and questioning |
| Qualifications | Experience, education, qualities, or skills that fit the job applicant to the requirements of the position |
| Reference | Name of a peson who knows the applicant well, such as a former employer/teacher/supervisor who can give favorable information about the applicant's character and work abilities |
| Résumé | Brief, typed summary of one's qualifications and experience that is used in applying for a job |
| Salary | Fixed payment for labor or services made on a regular basis, such as biweekly or monthly |
| Wage | Payment for labor or services made on an hourly, daily, or piecework basis |