Employment Term

EVALUATION: the comparison and contrast of data or possible outcomes to decide which is the best choice.
ASSESSMENT:the act of assessing; appraisal; evaluation.
BACHGROUND CHECK: Used by employers to verify the accuracy of the information you provide on your resume or job application-- and beyond.
BENIFITS:from of reward for emplyment beyond salary,including health insurance,paid vacation and holiday time, and retirement plans.
COLD CALL: When a job-seeker approaches an employer (usually through an uninvited cover letter) who has not publicly announced any job openings.
COMPENSATION PACKAGE:The combination of salary and fringe benefits an employer provides to an employee.
GROSS PAY:the total amount of money a person earns
FICA:
OSHA:the branch of the U.S Department of labor that set job safety standards and inspects job sites
NET PAY: the amount of income left after taxes and other deductions are taken out
DEDUCTIONS:An expense such as certain medical or business costs, that taxpayers are allowed to subtract from their income when figuring the amount of tax they must pay.
INTERNSHIP:One of the best types of work experiences for entry-level job-seekers because a majority of employers say experience is the most important factor in whether you're hired.
OUTSOURCING:a practice in which businesses hire other companies or individuals to produce their servi ces or goods
NETWORKING:Involves developing a broad list of contacts -- people you've met through various social, professional, and business functions -- and encouraging them assist you in looking for a job.
OCCUPATIONAL OUTLOOK HANDBOOK:Published by the U.S. Department of Labor, this guide provides detailed information on more than 250 occupations.
SALARY:Financial compensation an employee receives for performing the job, and part of your compensation package.
TELECOMMUTING: Also referred to as Teleworking, is a employment arrangement where the employee works one or more days from a remote location, often an office in the employee's home.
TEMPING:Working short employment stints with a variety of clients, usually through a temping agency or staffing firm.
THANK YOU LETTERS:After every interview, you should send a letter thanking each person who interviewed you.
WORK-PLACE VALUES:Concepts and ideas that define a job-seeker and influence your satisfaction -- not only with your job, but with your life.

work schedule#22

monday 2/2/09 3-10 vallarta
tuesday 2/3/09 3-10 vallarta
wednesday 2/4/09 3-10 vallarta
thursday 2/5/09 off
friday 2/6/09 5-10 jalisco
saturday 2/7/09 6-3 jalisco
sunday 2/8/09 8-3 jalisco

work schedule#21

monday 1/26/09 3-10 vallarta
tuesday1/27/09 3-10 vallarta
wednesday1/28/09 3-10 vallarta
thursday 1/29/09 5-10 jaliscos
friday 1/30/09 off
saturday 1/31/09 off
sunday 2/1/09 8-3 jalisco

work schedule#20

monday 3-10 vallarta
tuesday 4-10 absent vallarta
wednesday 3-10 vallarta
thurday off
friday 5-10 jaliscos
saturday 8-3 jaliscos
sunday 8-3 jaliscos

CH 13&14 vocab

tact-the ability to say and do things in a way that will not offend other people.
empathize- ti sing someone elses point of view and to imagine oneself in his or her situation.
etiquette- good manners;the rules of polite behavior in dealing with other people
conflict resolution-a problem-solving strategy for settling disputes.
diversity- variety
sterotype-an oversimplified and distorted belief about a person or group without attention to individual differences
self- dorected- responsible for choosing ones own methods for reaching a goal.
cross- functional team-a group of people from two or more departments or areas of expertise who work together toward a common business goal
functional team-a group of people from one company department or area of expertise who work together toward a common business goal.
team planning-a process that involves setting goals, assigning roles, and communicating regularly.
facilitator-a leader who helps a team work more smoothly by coordinatin its tasks
TQM-a theory of management that carefully coordinates company efforts to achieve customer satisfaction and continuous product improvement
leadership style-how a person behaver when he or she is in charge of other people
parliamentary procedure-strict rules of order for conducting a meeting

work schedule#19

mon-3-10 vallarta
tue-3--10 vallarta
wed-3-10 vallarta
thurs- 5-9
friday-off
sat. not sure
sun- not sure

work schedule week #17

mon-12/15 off
tue-12/16 off
wed-12/17 off
thur-12/18 5-9
fri-12/19 off
sat.12/20 8-3
sun 12/21 8-3