16.1 Vocab
The name of a person that a potential employer can contact to learn more about you.
What is a reference?
This type of resume organizes work experience info in order from what was most recent to the latest job
What is Chronological Resume?
This is to sell your self and tell the employer why you applying
Cover Letter
This is the most common resume used after gaining experience as an adult.
Chronological Resume
The best way to start your cover letter is
Dear Hiring Manager,
A collection of work samples that demonstrate your skills
What is a portfolio ?
This an event that is often public where employers seeking new employees set up booths and job seekers can learn about the potential job.
What is a Job Fair?
This is what you fill out for the company giving all your personal information
What is an application form?
This is a smart idea to do the night before an important interview
Plan your route to be on time and a suitable outfit
This would be a good example of a good reference when applying to make a good impression.
A previous boss, coworker, community member, or teacher
Information about a specific job opening and this info can come from many sources
What is a job lead?
These business bring job seekers to employers seeking new hires. The hiring company pays this business to find the worker and interview the candidate for them.
What are employment agencies ?
This includes pay, benefits, and any additional perks of the job.
Compensation package.
Give 3 examples of a portfolio
Painting, music, food
What should you always do when going to interview
Show up on time, dress professionally
This involves using personal contacts to find a job.
What is Networking?
This resume focuses on skills applicable. This can be especially suitable for people with little to no recent job experience.
Trees are my home but I don't go inside. When I die I fall. What am I?
A Leaf
Your cover letter should be about this long
3/4 to 1 page
At what point should you ask about pay
After the interviewer has asked their questions and asked if you have any questions
A written summary of the job seekers work experience, education, skills, and interests.
What is Resume?
What type of Resume would you use now as a high school student with now work experience?
Skill based
On a chronological resume how many previous jobs is best to have
your 3 most recent
This person would not be a good example of a reference
A family member
If the business you are applying to never contacts you after a week what should you do?
Call them