Chapter 15: Seeking Employment

networking

making contacts with people who may help you in any activity, such as your job search or career growth

portfolio

a compilation of samples of your work and other career-related information

resume

a concise document that lists your background, education, skills, and work-related experience

letter of application

a document sent to a potential employer to state your interest in a job and to transmit your resume

chronological resume

a document that gives an applicant's work experience in order with the most recent experience listed first

electronic resume

a document that gives qualifications and work history for an applicant in electronic format

functional resume

a document that gives the skills and qualifications of an applicant for a particular job

job interview

a meeting between a job applicant and a potential employer to discuss a job and the applicant's qualifications

resume reference

a person who knows your academic ability and/or work skills and habits and is willing to recommend you to employers

403(b) account

a tax-deferred retirement plan for employees of nonprofit organizations or educational institutions

401(k) account

a tax-deferred retirement plan for employees of private companies and corporations

job boards

internet sites that provide job search information

exit interview

A meeting between an employee who is leaving the company and a company representative

job search agents

programs that automatically search job listings and retrieve job postings that match criteria that you set