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| Career | The paid and unpaid work you do during your lifetime |
| Character | Your sense of morality and the ethical code by which you live |
| Attitude | THe way you think about things and act toward others |
| Consequences | Resulting advantages and disadvantages |
| Tech-Prep Program | A cooperative program that links high school technical education with two and four year colleges |
| Postsecondary | Training or education after high school |
| Compromise | Each side gives up some of its demands and meets the other side halfway |
| Resume | A written summary of a job seeker’s employment objectives, work experience, education and training, proven skills, and personal information |
| Minimum Wage | THe lowest hourly payment an employer may pay for certain types of work |
| Orientation Period | THe first few weeks and months on a new job |
| Entry Level | The lowest level of experience for the job |
| Flextime | A work schedule in which employees set their own hours of work |
| Wages | Employee Compensation calculated hourly |
| Maternity Leave | A disability leave granted to women as a result of pregnancy and/or childbirth |
| Consumer | A person or group that buys or uses goods or services to satisfy personal needs and wants |
| Sole Proprietorship | A form of business ownership in which the same person is both the owner and a worker |
| Gross Earnings | Total earnings before deductions |
| Security Deposit | Money you entrust with the landlord to cover any damage you cause to the rental unit |
| Underemployment | Overqualified for the job |
| Leisure Time | Time free from your everyday job responsibilities |
| Goal | An aim or objective |
| Personal Characteristics | Qualities that make an individual unique |
| Transcript | A record of your academic credits earned, grades, attendance, standardized test scores, and extracurricular activities |
| Journey Worker | Certified, experienced, skilled craftsperson who has successfully completed an apprenticeship |
| Nonverbal Communication | Facial expressions and body language |
| Cover Letter | A letter of introduction to a specific employer regarding your interest in a specific job opening |
| Work Permit | A document that is necessary for employees under 18 in most nonfarm jobs |
| Etiquette | Manners |
| Seniority | Length of time spent with a company |
| Whistle-Blowing | Employees reporting wasteful or dishonest company activities to the government |
| Base Pay | The regular salary or wage, excluding bonuses, fringe benefits, overtime pay, and all other extra compensation |
| Glass Ceiling | An artificial barrier based on attitudinal or organizational bias that prevents qualified individuals from advancing into higher management positions |
| Supply | The willingness of producers to produce and sell goods or services at a certain price in the marketplace |
| Partnership | A form of business ownership in which two or three people own and operate a business |
| Check Register | The place in he checkbook where you record the checks you write |
| Insurance | The act, system, or business of guaranteeing property or a person against loss or harm arising in specified occurrences |
| Drudgery | Dull and tedious labor |
| Culture | The way of life in the society in which a person lives |
| Mission Statement | A broad and specific statement used by many employers as a guideline to define the organization and inspire employees |
| Empathizing | Sharing another's thoughts and feelings |
| Employment Outlook | Any assistance that helps a job seeker fin a job |
| Financial Aid | The combination of financial resources you can add to the money that you and your family can pay to meet the cost of your postsecondary education |
| Communication | Sending and Receiving Messages |
| References | People who have agreed to provide an employer with a statement about your character or ability |
| Job Application Form | Form to screen out unqualified applicants |
| Policies and Procedures | Rules established to serve an organization's unique needs, purpose, and management systems |
| Work Ethic | Belief that through hard work individuals make their own success |
| Pension Plans | plans that provide regular lifetime payments to retired employees |
| Layoff | An involuntary separation of an employee from an employer for a temporary or indefinite period |
| Outsourcing | Employer practice of purchasing parts or finished goods from domestic nonunion shops or from foreign companies |
| Demand | The willingness of consumers to buy goods or services at a certain price in the marketplace |
| Entrepreneur | People who have ideas, develop plans, and take action to pursue moneymaking opportunities |
| Budget | A plan for saving and spending income |
| Lease | A contract that involves a financial commitment for a specific period of time |
