Vocabulary
What is a document that profiles a person’s career goals, education, and work history?
A resume.
The first step in preparing for a job interview?
learn as much as you can about not only the position, but the company as well.
The four Cs of communication?
clarity, conciseness, courtesy, and correctness.
What does accepting employment mean?
The employment offer is a binding agreement between the employer and the employee.
a process through which the information provided on an applicant’s résumé is checked to verify that it is correct?
Employment verification.
What is a summary of the type of job for which the applicant is looking?
A career objective.
Introduce yourself, state your purpose for calling, and be prepared with a list of questions to ask is an example of?
Telephone etiquette
When should the four Cs should be applied?
when writing for employment.
How do you write acceptance of employment?
Express gratitude, Accept the job offer ,State and agree to the employment terms, Confirm the starting date.
an investigation into personal data about a job applicant?
A background check.
What lists information in reverse chronological order, with the most recent employer listed first?
A Chronological resume.
How should you dress for an interview?
Dress pants and collar shirt.
What should be at the top of your resume?
your name, address, telephone number, and e-mail address.
How do you politely accept a job offer via email?
A professional subject line,A formal, yet personalized greeting, A statement to officially accept the job offer,A polite email sign-off.
What is used to verify an employee’s identity and authorization to work in the United States.
A Form I-9.
a person who can comment on the qualifications, work ethic, personal qualities, and work-related aspects of another person’s character?
A reference.
What require candidates to imagine a situation and describe how they would act?
Hypothetical Questions.
Which is a summary of the type of job the applicant is looking for?
A career objective.
How long do you have to accept a job offer?
About Two to three days.
What is used by the employer for the information needed to withhold the appropriate amount of taxes from an employee’s paycheck.
A Form W-4.
What is a selection of related materials that an individual has created to show qualifications, skills, and talents to support a career or personal goal?
A portfolio.
What questions that draw on an individual’s previous experiences and decisions?
Behavioral Questions.
What section should list the name of your high school and where it is located?
Education.
Can you lose a job offer by negotiating salary?
Technically yes, though it's highly unlikely if you do it right.
Who will provide a variety of forms that are specific to the compensation package offered by the employer?
The human resources department.