Career Vocab

career

A person’s usual or principal work or business, especially as a means of earning a living; job.

interview

a formal meeting in which one or more persons question, consult, or evaluate another person.

networking

the action or process of interacting with others to exchange information and develop professional or social contacts.

entrepreneur

a person who has set up a business or businesses, taking financial ricks in the hope of profit.

portfolio

a collection of materials that represent a person’s skills, qualifications and accomplishments.

interviewee

a person being interviewed, especially in the context of a job interview.

job market

the supply and demand for specific jobs in the workforce

trade employee

a person who works in a skill-specific job that requires skill specialized training, and education, not usually from a typical four-year college or university

resume

a brief written account of personal, educational, and professional qualifications and experience, as that prepared by an applicant for a job

qualifications

a quality, accomplishment, and aspects of a persons background that makes someone suitable for a particular job or activity.

salary

a fixed regular payment, typically paid on a monthly basis, made by an employer to an employee

freelancer

a person working as a writer, designer, performer, or the like, selling work or services by the hour, day, job, etc., rather than working on a regular salary basis for one employer

cover letter

a letter sent with a resume to provide additional information about one’s skills and experience.

employ ability

the quality of being capable of holding employment

compensation

the total package of salary, benefits, and other perks offered by an employer.

public service employee

a person who works in a public service career, specifically a job in government agencies, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and the military.

aptitudes

a natural ability to do something, especially one that can be developed.

references

a person who can vouch for one’s qualifications, character, and abilities, typically when applying for a job.

professional etiquette

the accepted behaviors and expectations in a professional setting, reflecting respect and courtesy.

corporate employee

a person who works within a large and often well-established company or corporation. These corporations typically have a hierarchical organizational structure and are engaged in various industries such as finance, technology, manufacturing, healthcare, and more.