Archive for February, 2009
Green Collar Job
A green collar job is a blue collar (a job that involves manual labor) job working for a company focused on environmental issues or in a job function that works to improve the environment.
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February 28th, 2009 | Posted in Jobs Glossary | Comments Off
Family and Medical Leave Act
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) can be of assistance if you need to take time off from work because of family responsibilities. The first step is to ask your employer what Family and Medical Leave Act benefits are provided to employees.
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February 27th, 2009 | Posted in Jobs Glossary | Comments Off
Exit Interview
An exit interview is a meeting between an employee who has resigned or been teriminated and the company’s Human Resources department.
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February 26th, 2009 | Posted in Jobs Glossary | Comments Off
Employment Testing
There are several types of employment tests that candidates for employment may be asked to take. Tests can include aptitude, skills, literacy, personality, medical, and drug tests. In addition, employers may perform a background check to verify your work history and credentials.
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February 25th, 2009 | Posted in Jobs Glossary | Comments Off
Drug Testing
There are several types of drugs tests that candidates for employment may be asked to take. The types of drug tests which show the presence of drugs or alcohol include urine drug screen, hair drug or alcohol testing, saliva drug screen, and sweat drug screen.
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February 24th, 2009 | Posted in Jobs Glossary | Comments Off
Curriculum Vitae
A curriculum vitae includes a summary of your educational and academic backgrounds as well as teaching and research experience, publications, presentations, awards, honors, affiliations and other details.
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February 23rd, 2009 | Posted in Jobs Glossary | Comments Off
Cover Letter
A cover letter is a document sent with your resume to provide additional information on your skills and experience.
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February 22nd, 2009 | Posted in Jobs Glossary | Comments Off
COBRA – Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act
COBRA (Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act) gives workers and their families who lose their health benefits the option to continue group health benefits provided by their group health plan for limited periods of time under certain circumstances.
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February 21st, 2009 | Posted in Jobs Glossary | Comments Off
Child Labor Law
Child labor law, enacted by the Federal Government, restrict when children can work and what jobs they can do.
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February 20th, 2009 | Posted in Jobs Glossary | Comments Off
Career Coach
What a career coach is, how career coaching can help, and where to find a career coach.
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February 19th, 2009 | Posted in Jobs Glossary | Comments Off