Career

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Partnership

A business that has two or more co-owners

Sole proprietor

A person who is the exclusive owner of a business.

Independent contractor

A self-employed person who provides goods, services, or labor to others

Stipend

A set payment amount for a fixed time period of work

Elevator Pitch

A 30-second personal summary with a request

Imposter Syndrome

A feeling of not belonging or not being good enough, especially for people with marginalized identities

Salary

A fixed amount that you are paid over a period of time, regardless of how many hours you work

I-9 Form

A form that employees complete when starting a new job to verify their employment status

Professional Organization

A group of people who share similar career or background who meet to build professional skills and connections

Gig Economy

A labor market where the majority of people have short-term jobs or gigs such as freelancing and temp jobs rather than long-term employment

Cover Letter

A letter that you send with your resume to explain your qualifications and interest in a particular job opportunity

Informational Interview

A meeting to learn about the real-life experience of someone working in a field or company that interests you

Apprenticeship

A paid career-training program where students learn on the job in addition to some classroom instruction

Employee

A person who works for another in return for financial or other compensation.

Trade School

A school that prepares students to enter a specific career directly after training, usually in less than 2 years

Freelance worker

A self-employed person who often takes on one type of contracted work from different companies. They are considered an “independent contractor”.

Gig worker

A self-employed person, often working jobs that are in the service industry, temporary, or contracted through a larger company. They are considered an “independent contractor”.

Wage

A set amount you are paid for every hour that you work; also called hourly pay

Resume

A short document describing your education, work history, and skills, that is used to apply for a job

LinkedIn

A social network site for building professional connections and job searching

Intern

A student or trainee who works, sometimes without pay, in order to gain work experience in a particular field

W-4 Form

A tax form that employees complete when starting a new job

Direct deposit

Payment that is automatically deposited into an employee’s bank account, rather than receiving a paper paycheck

Soft Skills

Personality traits and interpersonal skills that are needed to communicate and work with others

Transferable skills

Skills that can be applied in multiple professional contexts

Hard Skills

Specific knowledge or abilities that let you tackle job-specific duties that you learn through courses, vocational training, and on the job

Benefits (ie job benefits)

The extras an employer provides employees in addition to pay such as health insurance or paid time off

Minimum Wage

The lowest wage per hour that a worker may be paid, as mandated by federal, and sometimes state, law

Networking

The process of meeting new business contacts and building professional relationships to further your career

Full-time work

Work that averages at least 30 hours per week

Part-time work

Work that averages less than 30 hours per week


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