Work Keys Vocabulary

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asking questions/asking for information

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inquiring

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People from other countries who come here to work

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Immigrant workers

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employees hired for a short period of time (like Christmas)

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seasonal workers

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Minimum amount of work that must be completed; a goal

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a quota

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insurance, sick days, retirement plans, and other things offered to employees as part of their salary

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benefits

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quickly/ not late

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timely fashion

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The way the company is looked at by others; the company's reputation

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company image

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The amount of money paid to a worker for a job

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wages

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The least amount a company can pay a worker - $7.25 right now

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minimum wage

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When a worker is taught how to do a job by people on the job; not a formal class.

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informal training