Friday, February 6, 2009

Marketing Intro

I like to shop at american eagle but sometimes its really expensive and they dont have lots of sale. Sometimes there a big sales but it happens occasionally. But i like to shop there.

Wednesday, February 4, 2009

Employment Terms

EVALUATION-The comparison and contrast of data or possible outcomes to decide which is the best choice.
ASSESSMENTS-These tests ask you a series of questions and try to provide you with some sense of your personality and career interests.
BACKGROUND CHECK-Used by employers to verify the accuracy of the information you provide on your resume or job application -- and beyond.
BENEFITS-Forms of reward for employment beyond salary, including health insurance, paid vacation and holiday time, and retirement plans.
COLD CALL-A blind telephone call-a call that is not the result of a lead or a referral- that is made to discover whether there is a job opening or to gain a contact.
COMPENSATION PACKAGE-The combination of salary and fringe benefits an employer provides to an employee.
8. FICA-
9. OSHA-The banch of the U.S Department of Labor that sets job safety standards and inspects job sites.
10. NET PAY-The amount of income left after taxes and other deductions are taken out.
11. DEDUCTIONS-An expense, such as certain medical or business costs, that taxpayers are allowed to subtract from thier income when figuring the amount of tax they must pay.
12. INTERNSHIP-One of the best types of work experiences for entry-level job-seekers because a majority of employers say experience is the most important factor in whether you're hired. Internships involve working in your expected career field, either during a semester or over the summer.
13. OUTSOURCING-A practice in which business hire toher companies or individuals to produce their services or goods.
14. NETWORKING-Communicating with people one knows or can get to know to share information and advice.
15. OCCUPATIONAL OUTLOOK HANDBOOK- Published by the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics
, this guide provides detailed information on more than 250 occupations.
16. SALARY-A fixed amount of pay for a certain period of time, usually a month or a year.
17. TELECOMMUTING-Using modern technology- especially computers, fax machines, and telephones- to perform a job at home.
18. TEMPING-Working short employment stints with a variety of clients, usually through a temping agency or staffing firm.
19. THANK YOU LETTERS-After every interview, you should send a letter thanking each person who interviewed you.
20. WORK-PLACE VALUES- Concepts and ideas that define a job-seeker and influence your satisfaction -- not only with your job, but with your life.

Monday, February 2, 2009

work week schedule #22

monday 2/2/09 off
tuesday 2/3/09 3:30-6:30
wednesday 2/4/09 3:30-8:30
thursday 2/5/09 off
friday 2/6/09 off
saturday 2/7/09 off
sunday 2/8/09 off