Resumes
Résumé lists work experience starting from the most recent job and goes backward in time.
What is a Chronological Resume.
Salutation.
What is a greeting.
Person who applies for a job.
What is an applicant
Trusted guide or counselor who provides information, advice and support
What is a Mentor
Allows either employer or employee to end the job relationship anytime for any legal reason without prior notice.
What is At-Will Employment.
Combines chronological and functional résumé styles to present a complete view of qualifications and experience.
What is a combination resume.
Brief hook.
What is why are you excited about the role.
Interview with multiple interviewers to one interviewee
What is a panel interview.
Skills needed to be effective in any job market and workplace.
What is employability skills.
Way or condition in which a person lives; reflect a person’s values, morals,
culture and financial situation
What is Lifestyle.
Is a concise statement outlining an applicant's career interests and professional goals.
What is a career objective.
Accompanying a résumé and providing an explanation for submission and a brief summary of relevant skills
What is a cover letter.
Interview with one interviewer to multiple interviewees;
What is a group interview.
Involves creating connections within industries to support career growth and access opportunities.
What is Networking.
Is a formal agreement specifying duration, compensation, and responsibilities between
employer and employee.
What is Contract Employment.
Résumé highlights skills and competencies instead of chronological work history.
What us a Functional resume
Express enthusiasm Include a call to action (e.g., “I look forward to discussing…”).
What is a closing paragraph
Perceptual information communicated though behaviors rather than words or sound; include dress, posture, facial expression, eye contact
What is non-verbal communication.
Term used to describe a barrier preventing minorities and women from rising to
positions of power or responsibility
What is glass ceiling
Jobs last for a specific period, often linked to seasons or project completion.
What is Seasonal Employment.
It highlights skills and achievements to present candidates effectively to employers or institutions.
What is the purpose of a resume.
It complements your resume by adding context and personality. Shows enthusiasm and fit for the role
What is why a cover letter is important.
Disciplined, rational thinking, informed by evidence through which one can develop reasonable conclusions.
What is Critical Thinking
Provide a platform for job seekers to connect directly with employers and recruiters from various industries.
What is a Career fair.
Measure of position based on social and economic factors including education,
income, occupation and wealth
What is socioeconomic status.