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A document a prospective employee fills out that provides a first impression of what the applicant has to offer and includes general information about the applicant and his/her employment history.
Job Application
The state of being on time for an appointment, such as a job interview.
Punctuality
How someone looks, such as a person's clothing and hygiene.
Appearance
Describes a person who looks neat and clean, which gives the impression that his or her work will also be neat and clean.
Good Personal Hygiene
A written summary of an applicant's experience, skills, and achievements that relate to the job being sought; this tells an employer why the applicant is the best person to hire for the job.
Resume
Showing enthusiasm by smiling and staying calm under pressure; applicants who smile and are enthusiastic suggest that they will do their work with that same attitude.
Positive Attitude
Being considerate and thoughtful by observing the pleasant customs of society, such as saying "please", "thank you", and "excuse me" in the proper circumstances; this is the basis for business etiquette and implies that you will also act that way around coworkers and customers.
Good Manners
The proper way a polite person should behave.
Etiquette
A brief letter in which applicants introduce themselves to an employer.
Cover Letter
Questions that can be answered with a simple yes or no or with a brief, factual statement.
Closed Questions
Questions that encourage people to talk, making them feel more comfortable and encouraging them to share important information and valuable insight about themselves; these questions are usually thought-provoking, requiring people to develop in-depth responses and become actively involved in the process.
Open-ended Questions
Tests that evaluate a person's ability in a given area; the questions (by law) for these types of tests must relate to a requirement of the position a person is applying for (in terms of employment).
Assessment Tests
A collection of samples that showcases interests, talents, contributions, and studies; this is a good self-marketing tool that displays and applicant's finest efforts and can also show relevant courses, transcripts, certifications, and licenses the applicant might hold.
Portfolio
A grant or financial aid award to a student for the purpose of attending an institution.
Scholarship
Monetary assistance offered to students who apply, including grants, educational loans, and work study (working as a student for the school).
Financial Aid
The application students and parents must fill out in order to qualify for financial aid at any school that receives federal fund (almost all of them); this application is used by the federal government to determine the total amount of financial aid for which an applicant qualifies.
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Meeting between an applicant and employer to discuss the applicant's qualifications for the job; this is the applicant's opportunity to "show his or her stuff" in person to a potential employer.
Interview