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Lesson 2&3 RJ Bee
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Abilities | Natural or acquired skills or talents. |
| Advancement | In terms of a career, an effort one makes (or a milestone one achieves) in bettering one's career. |
| Aptitude | An inherent ability or talent. |
| Benefits | Entitlements, such as health or life insurance available in accordance with a wage agreement, insurance policy, or program. |
| Career | A chosen pursuit, profession, or occupation. |
| Career Path | A planned progression of jobs within one or more professions throughout one's working life. |
| Cost of Living | The average cost of life's basic necessities, such as shelter, food, and clothing. |
| Cover Letter | A letter you send with your résumé to provide more information about you. |
| Education | The process of acquiring knowledge and developing skills, often through formal education resulting in a specialized degree. |
| Entry Level | Indicates a job accessible to a person who is inexperienced in a particular field. |
| Job | A regular activity performed in exchange for payment. |
| Résumé | A brief account of one's work experience and qualifications. |
| Salary | A fixed compensation paid regularly for services. |
| Skills | Proficiency acquired through training or experienced. |
| Standard of Living | A level of material comfort as measured by goods, services, and luxuries. |
| Budget | An itemized summary of probable expenditures and income for a given period. |
| Deficit | The amount by which expenditures exceed income. |
| Fixed Expense | An unchanging expenditure. |
| Flexible Expense | An expenditure that varies. |
| Income | Money received. |
| Savings | Money that is not spent. |
| Surplus | An amount of money remaining after all expenses have been met. |
| Take-Home Pay | Money received after all adjustments and deductions are made. |
| Unexpected | An unforeseen cost. |