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What is marital status?

Your current job title

The amount of money you earn

The number of children you have

Whether you are married, single, divorced, or widowed (correct)

What does widowed mean?

This means that your husband or wife has died.

What is a felony?

A serious crime.

The first three numbers in a phone number. For example (323) 993 1700. 323 is the __________.

area code Signup and view all the answers

The ________ for Hollywood is 90028.

zip code Signup and view all the answers

What are dependents?

People in your family who need you to help them, such as children. Signup and view all the answers

The person or company that you work for is your ______________.

employer Signup and view all the answers

What does notify mean?

To let someone know something or to give information. Signup and view all the answers

What does position refer to in a job context?

A job title or responsibility, such as manager, clerk, chef, etc. Signup and view all the answers

What does previous mean?

Happening before. Signup and view all the answers

What is experience in a job context?

The skills and knowledge you have gained from your past. Signup and view all the answers

What does gender refer to?

Male or female Signup and view all the answers

You may work the 9 to 5 ________.

shift Signup and view all the answers

What does present mean?

Something that is happening now. Signup and view all the answers

What is a duty?

Work that you are supposed to do; your responsibility. Signup and view all the answers

Who is a supervisor?

A person in charge, such as a boss or manager. Signup and view all the answers

What does WPM stand for?

Words per minute. Signup and view all the answers

What are references in a job application?

People who know you well enough to recommend you for a job. Signup and view all the answers

What is a social security number?

The number given to you by the government in order to provide you with services, such as unemployment benefits and welfare. Signup and view all the answers

What does full time mean?

Working 32 or more hours in a week. Signup and view all the answers

What does part time mean?

Working less than 32 hours in a week. Signup and view all the answers

What is a salary?

The amount of money a person makes (by hour, week, month, or year). Signup and view all the answers

What is expiration in the context of a contract or offer?

The date when something ends. Signup and view all the answers

What is a promotion?

Moving up to a better position in your job. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Job Application Vocabulary Notes

Marital Status: Indicates relationship status; can be married, single, divorced, or widowed.
Widowed: Refers to a person whose spouse has passed away.
Felony: Defined as a serious crime, typically more severe than misdemeanors.
Area Code: The first three digits of a phone number; e.g., in (323) 993 1700, 323 is the area code.
Zip Code: A five-digit number in an address that assists in mail delivery; example: Hollywood's zip code is 90028.
Dependents: Family members who rely on an individual for financial support, such as children.
Employer: The entity or individual one works for, such as a company or boss.
Notify: To inform someone about something, providing necessary information.
Position: Refers to a job title or specific responsibilities within an organization (e.g., manager, clerk, chef).
Previous: Pertains to events or experiences occurring before the present time.
Experience: The skills, knowledge, and insights gained from prior work or activities.
Gender: Classification based on sex, typically recognized as male or female.
Shift: Defines the length of work time within a day, for instance, a typical 9 to 5 work schedule.
Present: Relates to occurrences or situations that are happening at the current moment.
Duty: Work responsibilities expected of an individual in their role.
Supervisor: An individual in a leadership role, overseeing employees or operations.
WPM: Stands for "words per minute," a measurement of typing speed.
References: Individuals who can vouch for your qualifications and character for employment recommendations.
Social Security Number: A unique number assigned by the government for identity and service eligibility, including benefits and welfare.
Full Time: Employment designation for work consisting of 32 or more hours per week.
Part Time: Employment designation for work totaling less than 32 hours weekly.
Salary: The compensation received for work, typically expressed hourly, weekly, monthly, or annually.
Expiration: The date marking the end of validity for a document or agreement.
Promotion: Advancement to a higher position or rank within a job or organization.