2013 Salary Guide Vocab

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  1. datum
    an item of factual information from measurement or research
    Our Salary Guides provide data that can help businesses plan for the coming year."
  2. financial analyst
    an analyst who studies the financial performance of corporations
    Following is an overview of hiring trends identified in the 2013 Salary Guides: Accounting and Finance Starting salaries are expected to rise an average of 3.3 percent for accounting and finance positions in the coming year, with a particular need for financial analysts and business analysts who can support growth opportunities, as well as staff and senior accountants.
  3. salary
    fixed payment for services
    According to the newly released 2013 Salary Guides from Robert Half International, U.S. starting salaries for technology positions in the coming year will show the largest increases among all fields researched -- an average of 5.3 percent.
  4. underwriter
    an agent who sells insurance
    In the healthcare industry, medical billers are sought, and in financial services, an improved lending environment should lead to above-average salary increases for mortgage underwriters and processors.
  5. accounting
    a system that gives quantitative information about finances
    Administrative and office support professionals are expected to see base compensation rise by 3.5 percent, on average, and accounting and finance professionals can anticipate a boost of 3.3 percent.
  6. administrative
    responsible for managing the affairs of a group of people
    Administrative and office support professionals are expected to see base compensation rise by 3.5 percent, on average, and accounting and finance professionals can anticipate a boost of 3.3 percent.
  7. occupational
    relating to an activity or job for which you are trained
    Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics has used the guide when preparing its comprehensive Occupational Outlook Handbook.
  8. compensation
    the act of making amends for service, loss, or injury
    Administrative and office support professionals are expected to see base compensation rise by 3.5 percent, on average, and accounting and finance professionals can anticipate a boost of 3.3 percent.
  9. trend
    a general tendency to change, as of opinion
    "To attract the best employees, companies must stay up-to-date on compensation levels, including trends affecting their regions and industries.
  10. ethic
    the principles of right and wrong for an individual or group
    Continuing or ongoing salaries are not reported because many external factors -- such as seniority, work ethic, job performance and training -- impact the salaries of full-time professionals as work histories develop.
  11. finance
    the commercial activity of providing funds and capital
    Administrative and office support professionals are expected to see base compensation rise by 3.5 percent, on average, and accounting and finance professionals can anticipate a boost of 3.3 percent.
  12. analyst
    someone who is skilled at interpreting data
    Following is an overview of hiring trends identified in the 2013 Salary Guides: Accounting and Finance Starting salaries are expected to rise an average of 3.3 percent for accounting and finance positions in the coming year, with a particular need for financial analysts and business analysts who can support growth opportunities, as well as staff and senior accountants.
  13. prevailing
    most frequent or common
    Since 1950, Robert Half has produced Salary Guides to offer business owners, hiring managers and professionals information on prevailing starting salaries in their geographic areas and insight into the latest employment trends.
  14. statistics
    a branch of mathematics concerned with quantitative data
    Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics has used the guide when preparing its comprehensive Occupational Outlook Handbook.
  15. accord
    concurrence of opinion
    According to the newly released 2013 Salary Guides from Robert Half International, U.S. starting salaries for technology positions in the coming year will show the largest increases among all fields researched -- an average of 5.3 percent.
  16. anticipated
    expected hopefully
    Administrative and Office Support Salaries for administrative professionals are anticipated to rise an average of 3.5 percent in 2013.
  17. factor
    anything that contributes causally to a result
    Continuing or ongoing salaries are not reported because many external factors -- such as seniority, work ethic, job performance and training -- impact the salaries of full-time professionals as work histories develop.
  18. occupation
    the principal activity in one's life to earn money
    "A supply and demand imbalance exists for specialized talent within many professional occupations, including information technology and accounting," said Max Messmer , chairman and CEO of Robert Half International.
  19. employment
    the state of having a job
    Since 1950, Robert Half has produced Salary Guides to offer business owners, hiring managers and professionals information on prevailing starting salaries in their geographic areas and insight into the latest employment trends.
Created on Wed Feb 13 11:34:49 EST 2013

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