Application Vocabulary

Reference

A person who knows you and is willing to describe and usually praise you to support you when you are trying to get a position

Letter of Recommendation

Favorable document or statement concerning character and qualifications.

Expectations

Belief that someone will or should achieve something; Things that are considered reasonable or required.

Resume

Brief summary of a person's work experience and qualifications

Employer

Company, organization, or person that someone works for

Qualifications

Conditions or circumstances that must be met.

Interview

Formal meeting in person, especially one arranged for the assessment of the qualifications of an applicant

Applicant

Person applying for a job or admission to a school

Background

Person's experience, training, and education

Response

Reply or answer

Objective

Something you are working toward; a goal

Evaluate

To examine and judge carefully