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Making job flashcards from your own material

Learning employment terms before an interview or a first day on the job is easier when you review job flashcards built from the documents you already have, such as a job posting, an offer letter or an employee handbook. DeckOwl reads PDFs, DOCX and PPTX files, plain notes, and photos of pages using text recognition.

Pull terms straight from the job posting so you study the exact wording an employer uses.
Cover pay, benefits and contract vocabulary before you sign an offer.
Keep each card to one idea, with the term on the front and a short definition on the back.
Review in short sessions so spaced repetition can schedule the cards you find hardest.

Example job vocabulary flashcards

Gross payTotal earnings before taxes and deductions are taken out. Offer letters usually state salary as a gross figure.

Net payThe take-home amount left after taxes, retirement contributions and other deductions. It is what actually reaches your bank account.

Probationary periodAn initial trial period, often the first few months, when an employer evaluates a new hire. Terms vary by employer and contract.

Exempt vs. non-exempt employeeUnder US federal rules, exempt employees who meet salary and duty tests are not owed overtime, while non-exempt employees are entitled to overtime pay.

Résumé vs. CVA résumé is usually a short, tailored summary of recent experience, while a CV is longer and lists full academic and professional history.

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Works from your own files

Add a job posting, offer letter, handbook or lecture slides as a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text or image.

Spaced repetition built in

Cards you miss come back more often, so pay terms and workplace vocabulary stick before you need them.

Quizzes and mind maps too

Switch from flashcards to multiple choice, true or false, or short answer questions with explanations, or map related terms visually.

How it works

Upload your material

Drop in a job posting, offer letter, training handbook or a photo of printed notes.

Review the generated cards

Check the terms and definitions DeckOwl pulled from your file and edit anything that is unclear.

Study with spaced repetition

Review a few minutes at a time and let the schedule bring back the cards you find hardest.

Quick reference cards can cover pay and benefits terms, interview vocabulary and workplace policies. Spaced repetition brings back the cards you miss more often, so terms like exempt, probationary and net pay stay clear when you need them.

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Frequently asked questions

What job terms should I study before an interview?

Start with the duties and skills listed in the posting, then learn pay terms such as gross pay, net pay and benefits, since interviewers and offer letters use them often.

How many flashcards should I make for a job application?

Begin with the terms you do not recognize from the posting and keep each card to a single idea. Add more as you find new vocabulary in interviews or onboarding documents.

Can I export my job flashcards?

Exports to PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV are part of the Plus plan, which costs $99.90/year or $9.99/month. The free plan lets you study in the browser with 3 generations per month.

Is there a free plan to try this?

Yes. The free plan includes 3 generations per month and browser study, and you do not need a credit card to start.

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