Cover Letter Jargon
Interviewee Preparation
Applicant Materials
100

A correspondence sent with a resume to introduce an applicant and summarize his or her reasons for applying for a job.

The definition of Cover Letter

100

A practice interview conducted with another person.

Mock Interview

100

A selection of materials that show an individual’s qualifications, skills, and talents that support their career goal.

A Portfolio

200

The part of a cover letter that details the applicant's identity and their reason for applying. 

The Introduction

200

Questions that require a candidate to imagine a situation and describe how he or she would act.

Hypothetical Questions

200

A document that profiles a person’s career goals, education, and work history

Resume

300

The part of a cover letter that supplies the potential employer with information necessary to arrange an interview.

The Conclusion

300

Clarity, conciseness, courtesy, and correctness, should be applied during job applications.

The four Cs of communication.

300

A form that lists information in reverse chronological order, with the most recent employer listed first

Chronological Resume

400

A word or term that specifically relates to the functions of the position for which an employer is hiring.

Keyword

400

A person that can comment on the qualifications, work ethic, qualities, and work-related aspects of another person’s character. Three or four of these people should be former coworkers and one person should know you socially.

Reference(s)

400

A form used to verify an employee’s identity and that he or she is authorized to work in the United States.

Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification

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