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THE    CHANGING   U . S. JOB   MARKET

1.-   JOB MARKET:   Existing jobs
Example:   The job market in Mexico is limited, so many workers
                   try to find work in the U.S.

2.-   JOB HUNTER:   A person who is looking for a job.
Example: Newspaper advertisements and employment agencies
                  can help job Hunters find jobs.

3.-   WORK FORCE:   The number of workers in a nation
Example: Most studies do not consider housewives members
                  of the work force.

4.-   SHIFT:   A change in place or direction.
Example:   A Shieft in wind patterns can cause the weather to                             change.

5.-   MANUFACTURING:   The making of a product by hand or by machine. Example: This factory specializes in the Manufacturing
of bicycles.

6.-   TO PUM GAS:   To put gasoline from a gas station pum into a car. Example:   He Pumps gas at a gas station to make a extra
money after school.

7.-   WHOLESALE:   The sale of products in large quantities, usually for resale.
Example:   Stores buy the products from Wholesale companies
                    and then sell them to their customers at higher prices.

8.-   RETAIL:   The sale of products, in small quantities, directly to the costumer.
Example:   Department stores and supermarkets are examples of                         Retail store.
CORRECTION: Consumer or Customer

9.-   FINANCE COMPANY:   A company that manages money.
Examples:   A bank is a kind of Finance Company.

10.-   REAL   ESTATE COMPANY:   A business that helps people or companies buy and sell land and buildings.
Example:   The Real Estate Company helped him find a cheap                              house.

11.-   GOODS:    Things or products that people can buy.
Examples: The Goods in that are very expensive.

12.-   ECONOMIST:    A specialist in economics.
Example:   He works for the government as an Economist.

13.-   STANDARD OF LIVING:   A person’s or a group’s level of economic comfort.
Example: People in Western Europe and North America have a similar Standard of Living.

14.-   WAGE:   Money received for one hour’s work.
Example:   In 1988, the minimun Wage in the U. S. was $ 3.35.

15.-   SKILL:   A learned ability.
Examples:   Speaking a language and riding a bicycle are examples of Skills.

16.-   PART - TIME:   Working less than full time ( fewer than 35 hours a week )     Example: She had to take care of her child, so she got Part-Time work.

17.-   CATEGORY:    A section, group, or division.
Example:   Oranges, apples, and grapes belong in the Category of                        fruits.