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Life and careers
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Background Check | A check at what a person has done in the past as part of the process to hire or not |
| Benefits | Non-wage compensation provided by employers in addition to your salary (health insurance , dental insurance retirement fund |
| Contract | Legally binding agreement between 2 or more parties that creates an obligation to perform a duty |
| Cover Letter | A letter of introduction about yourself attached to a resume explaining their suitability for a desired position |
| Intern | A person who works as a trainee in an occupation to gain expirence |
| Interview | A formal discussion; an employer assesses an applicant for a job |
| Job shadow | Step into another person's shoes for a day or week and see what life is like in that career |
| Mentor | Someone who teaches or gives advice to a less expirenced employee |
| References | An adult not related to you who can speak about your character , skills, and qualifications |
| Resume | self advertisment that shows your skills, experiences, and achievements that match the requirements of the job you want |
| Budget | A plan that helps you see how much money you have, how much you spend and how much you save, typically on a monthly basis |
| Debit | An expense, or money paid for an account |
| Credit | The ability of a customer to obtain goods or services before payment, based on the trust that payment will be made in the future |