Job Terminology

At some stage everyone has attended an interview and been asked questions with words in that we may not understands

We have compiled a few words below so everyone can avoid having that confused moments which tends to add to the nerves.

Assessments – Tests that are taken for employees to access your personality and your career interests, however. There are also other types of tests which are taken to test your ability on certain programmes on the computers and so on.

Background-Checks: Employers do background checks on potential employees to verifty information supplier during an interview. That is why it essential to be true and not lie during an interview.

Benefits – Benefits are extra’s supplied by the company, for example Leave, sick leave, extra allowances, insurances, and medical aids.

Contract Worker – A worker that has been offered a position for a certain time frame, or possibly until a specific job has been completed.

Freelancer – A freelancer usually works for themselves, and gets contract work from companies to do for a fee. This job is for people that have flexibility and enjoy working for yourself.

Internships – Internships are based generally as part time jobs for individuals who would like to seek more experience in a certain field of work.

Apprenticeship – Working while studying. Earning a minimal salary while the company assists you with training and practical’s in a certain field.

Commission – If you are working in a field where it is required for you to sell products or services, you are offered a percent for each product or service sold.

Gross Salary – Salary amount before deductions

Net Salary – Salary received after deductions have been made

Leave – One gets sick leave and Paid Holiday leave per annum (always best to consult with the company)

Overtime – This is extra time that is required out of working hours, which one should be paid extra for.

With these explanations, you will find it easier when be asked or even asking the interviewee some questions.