Resumes

cover letter

A letter you send with your resume to provide more information about you.

qualifications

An ability, characteristic or experience that makes you suitable for a particular job or activity

chronological resume

Lists work experience and education in reverse order, beginning with most recent job first

Resume Template

Pre-formated word processing document that contains a standard layout with adequate margins of white space.

marketable skills

Skills that make you desirable to an employer.

supervisor

a person who stands over or above someone in rank; a manager in charge of someone else

reference

a recommendation from a person who can vouch for your qualifications for a job

Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

a software application that streamlines the flow of information between job seekers, HR staff, and hiring managers

work experience

any experience that a person gains while working in a specific field or occupation, but the expression is widely used to mean a type of volunteer work that is commonly intended for young people — often students — to get a feel for professional working environments.

relevant

closely connected or appropriate to the matter at hand

course of study

course of study refers to a series or selection of courses that all students are required to complete before they can move on to the next level in their education or earn a diploma

extra-curricular activities

fall outside the realm of the normal curriculum of school or university education, performed by students. Such activities are generally voluntary, mandatory, non-paying, social, philanthropic as opposed to scholastic, and often involve others of the same age.

Career Objective

statement describing career interests and goals; should show a reviewer what the applicant hopes to achieve through a position

specialized skills

the unique knowledge and abilities needed for specific occupations