Quiz: How well do you know these employment terms?

17 Aug 2018

Before graduating and going on the long awaited job hunt, it’s a good idea to get used to key employment terms and concepts.

By familiarising yourself with the vocabulary featured in this quiz, you’ll be one step closer to feeling confident about your future job prospects, ready to take on any challenges in the working world!

What is a curriculum vitae?

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A document that outlines your job role

A written overview of someone's experience and qualifications

A vital source of information that lists work-based curriculum

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What is an open-ended contract?

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A job contract where only you decide the end date

A job contract where either you or your employer decides the end date

A job contract with no fixed hours agreement

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What is a hot desk?

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Where you share your work desk with others, it isn't a permanent desk

You can rent out your own desk at work while you're on holiday

A desk you use one-time-only at an office overseas

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What is a constructive dismissal?

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Where you are given constructive feedback as to why you are being dismissed from your position

A term your employer uses to help advance your job role constructively

When you terminate your contract of employment because of your employer’s behaviour

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What is a P45?

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A certificate stating your pay, tax, USC and PRSI contributions deducted from the start of the tax year to the last day of your job

A certificate stating your pay, tax, USC and PRSI contributions deducted during the year

A certificate that allows an unpaid period of time away from your employment which can be for family reasons or study, approved by your employer

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What is a duty of care?

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This sets out how to complain about something in your employment terms and conditions

Blatant misbehaviour at work such as assault, stealing, bullying or harassment

Your employer owes you this and should provide a safe workplace and this is implied by law in your contract of employment

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How well do you know these employment topics?

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You obviously know these employment terms and probably found this quiz pretty easy! Good luck with your next job and keep your knowledge up with these quizzes.

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