| A | B |
|---|
| aptitude | natural talent for learning some skills over others |
| career | occupation to which you have made a long-term commitment |
| cover letter | letter of introduction sent with your resume to a potential employer |
| downsizing | terminating employees to cut expenses |
| interview | face-to-face meeting with a potential employer to discuss your job qualifications |
| job | set of tasks you accomplish while you work |
| notice | official written notification that you are leaving the company |
| personal interests | activities you find rewarding over an extended period of time |
| personality | unique blend of qualities that defines an individual |
| references | people the employer can contact to verify your training, experience, or character |
| referral | recommendation of a person for a job |
| resume | brief summary of your job qualifications |
| severance pay | amount of money for termination of employee |
| skill | aptitude developed through training and experience |
| temporary agencies | private firms that specialize in supplying short-term employees to businesses |
