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OM Unit 6
Arkansas Framworks Glossary Terms for Office Management Unit 6: Employment Skill
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Advancement opportunities | possibilities for promotion in rank or position |
| Career advancement | promotions or job changes that offer increased responsibility and salary increases |
| Credentials | evidence of training, education, and/or experience |
| Employment application form | standard form provided by employer to assess basic skill level and educational background of applicant |
| Follow-up letter | 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 |
| Fringe benefits | 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.) |
| Government employment agency | provides job-search services to citizens and employers free of charge |
| Interview | a question-and-answer session conducted by the employer to screen and eventually hire applicants |
| Job search | 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 |
| Job termination | ending of employment because of misconduct, lack of skills, or downsizing |
| Letter of application | 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” |
| Long-term goals | aims or plans for the next three to five years |
| Networking | making and maintaining connections among people or groups that a person comes in contact with |
| Performance improvement plan | 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 |
| Personal leave | a temporary absence from work ranging from one day to several weeks, depending upon company policies and procedures |
| Portfolio | 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 |
| Private employment agency | provides job-search services to individuals and employers for a fee, usually a percentage of the first year’s salary |
| Résumé | organized listing of personal contact information, work experience, education information, school activities/professional organizations, and references |
| Self-assessment | a personal evaluation of one’s strengths and weaknesses |
| Short-term goals | aims or plans for one year or less |
| Sick leave | 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 |
| Temporary employment agency | provides workers to fill temporary jobs that last for periods from one day to months |
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