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