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Chapter 18
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Application Forms | Forms or records completed when applying for a job. |
| Budget | An itemized list of income and expected expenditures for a period of time. |
| Cover letter | Letter written with the purpose of obtaining an interview. |
| Deductions | Things subtracted or taken out. |
| Externships | Learning opportunities offered by educational institutions to give students short, practical experiences in their field of study. |
| Fixed expenses | Those items in a budget that are set and usually do not change. |
| Gross income | Amount of pay earned before deductions are taken out. |
| Income | Total amount of money received in a given period; salary is usually the main source. |
| Internships | On-the-job training that provides students with an opportunity to gain experience in their field of study. |
| Job interview | A face-to-face meeting or conversation between an employer and an applicant for a job. |
| Letter of introduction | Letter written with the purpose of obtaining an interview. |
| Net income | Amount of pay received for hours worked after all deductions have been taken out; take-home pay. |
| Resume | A summary of a person's work history and experience, submitted when applying for a job. |
| Variable expenses | In a budget, expenses that can change or be adjusted. |