Career Vocabulary List

Job Lead-Information about a job opening.

Networking - Communicating with people you know or can get to know to share information and advice.

Contact List- A list of people you know.

Referral - Someone such as your aunt's neighbor to whom you've been directed, or referred.

Social security number - An identification number issued by the federal government.

Work permit - Shows that you have been advised of laws restricting the hours young people can work.

Resume - A brief summary of your personal information, education, activities, skills, work experiences and interests.

Cover letter- A one-page letter telling the employer who you are and why you are sending the resume.

Interview - A formal meeting between an employer and a job applicant

Body language - Gestures, posture and eye contact you use to send messages.

Stress- Mental or physical tension that is the body's natural response to conflict.