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