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college background

having attended or graduated from a college or university

able to juggle tasks

being able to do many things at the same time

incentives

additional money, time-off, car, etc. given to employees for excellent performance

competitive salary

income adjusted to the market

trouble shooter

someone who finds solutions to problems

to have a proven record

ability to show what you have done in a job or field

business attire

proper clothing for an office

able to handle a busy calender

being able to deal with a daily schedule which is very full with appointments

upward mobility

indicating the possibility of promotions in the company

profit-sharing

distribution of part of a company's profits to its employees

computer-literate

knowing your way around computer programs

commission

a percentage paid to sales people

now hiring

when a company is looking for new employees

flexible hours

the possibility of deciding which hours one wants to work

weekly paydays

receiving your wages or salary once a week

benefit package

medical, dental, pension plans

good working environment

pleasant surroundings, good relationships with colleagues

highly-visible (job)

a person or position in a company which is recognised or acknowledged by management - could lead to promotions

numbers-oriented

someone who enjoys working with numbers

base salary

a fixed amount of money per month

résumé

a written history of education, training and work experience (also called c.v. - curriculum vitae)

education reimbursement

money paid back to an employee when he or she has paid for training out of his or her own pocket

processing fees

money paid by the applicant to an employment agency for evaluating his/her application form

rewarding career

a job from which one can get personal satisfaction