Chapter 22 Final Exam

Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verfication

is a form used to verify an employee's identity and that he or she is authorized to work in the United States.

Conclusion

is part of a cover message that supplies the employer with the information necessary to arrange an interview.

Introduction

a cover message should begin with this and tells the employer who you are and why you are applying for the position.

Thank you message

a follow up message after an interview.

Four C's of Communication

clarity, conciseness, courtesy, correctness should be applied when writing for employment.

Resume

document that profiles a person's career goals, education and work history; a snapshot that shows who you are and why you would be an asset as an employee

Job Interview

employers opportunity to review a candidate's resume and ask questions to see if he or she is qualified for the position

Job Application

form with spaces for contact information, education, and work experience.

Background Check

investigation into personal data about a job applicant.

Cover Message

Letter or e-mail sent with a resume to introduce an applicant and summarize his or her reasons for applying for a job, a sales message written to persuade the reader to grant an interview.

Chronological Resume

Resume that lists information in reverse chronological order, with the most recent employer listed first.

References

person who can comment on the qualifications, work ethic, personal qualities, and work related aspects of another person's character, should include 3 or 4 people for whom you have worked and one person who knows you socially.

Mock Interview

practice interview conducted with another person.

Employment verification

process through which the information provided on an applicant's resume is checked to verify that it is correct.

Form W-4

provides an employer with the information necessary to withhold the appropriate amount of taxes from an employee's paycheck.

Behavioral Question

questions that draw on an individual's previous experiences and decisions.

Hypothetical question

questions that require a candidate to imagine a situation and describe how he or she would act.

Portfolio

selection of related materials that an individual collects and organizes to show qualifications, skills, and talents to support a career or personal goal.

Verbal Communication

speaking words to communicate; also known as oral communication

Career objective

summary of the type of job for which the applicant is looking.

Body

the body of a cover message should demonstrate your positive work behaviors and qualities that make you employable.

Keyword

word or term that specifically relates to the functions of the position for which an employer is hiring