Job Definition Quiz and Flashcards: Learn Types and Examples

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A job is a set of tasks or duties that an individual performs in exchange for compensation, typically in the form of a salary or wages.
A job is a specific role or position within an organization, with a defined set of responsibilities and expectations.

Full-time job: A job that requires a minimum of 35-40 hours of work per week, with benefits and job security.
Part-time job: A job that requires fewer than 35-40 hours of work per week, often with limited benefits and job security.
Contract job: A job that is temporary or project-based, with a fixed duration and often no benefits.
Freelance job: A job that is performed on a project-by-project basis, with the individual working as an independent contractor.

Job description: A detailed outline of the tasks, duties, and responsibilities of a job.
Job specification: A description of the skills, qualifications, and experience required to perform a job.
Job tasks: The specific duties and activities involved in a job.
Job responsibilities: The accountability and obligations associated with a job.

Intrinsic factors: Factors that contribute to job satisfaction, such as personal fulfillment, autonomy, and challenge.
Extrinsic factors: Factors that contribute to job satisfaction, such as salary, benefits, and job security.
Job engagement: The level of enthusiasm, motivation, and commitment an individual has towards their job.

Job search: The process of finding and applying for a job.
Career development: The process of advancing and growing in one's career, through education, training, and experience.
Career goals: The long-term objectives and aspirations an individual has for their career.

A job involves performing tasks or duties in exchange for compensation, typically in the form of a salary or wages.
A job is a specific role or position within an organization, with defined responsibilities and expectations.

Full-time job: minimum of 35-40 hours of work per week, with benefits and job security.
Part-time job: fewer than 35-40 hours of work per week, often with limited benefits and job security.
Contract job: temporary or project-based, with a fixed duration and often no benefits.
Freelance job: performed on a project-by-project basis, with the individual working as an independent contractor.

Job description: a detailed outline of the tasks, duties, and responsibilities of a job.
Job specification: a description of the skills, qualifications, and experience required to perform a job.
Job tasks: the specific duties and activities involved in a job.
Job responsibilities: the accountability and obligations associated with a job.

Intrinsic factors: personal fulfillment, autonomy, and challenge contribute to job satisfaction.
Extrinsic factors: salary, benefits, and job security contribute to job satisfaction.
Job engagement: the level of enthusiasm, motivation, and commitment an individual has towards their job.

Job search: the process of finding and applying for a job.
Career development: advancing and growing in one's career through education, training, and experience.
Career goals: long-term objectives and aspirations an individual has for their career.