Chapter 22 Vocabulary and Questions

job application

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

chronological resume

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

What should be included in the name and personal information section of a resume?

The top of the resume page should present your name, address, telephone number and email address

Describe the purposes of a conclusion to a cover message.

The two purposes are to request an interview and to make it easy for the reader to grant that interview

What steps should be taken by an applicant after a job interview?

You should write a thank you letter to the person who interviewed you. If it takes a while for you to get a notification from the company you can send a brief follow up message.

cover message

a letter or email sent with a resume to introduce the applicant and summarize his or hers reasons for applying for a job

background check

investigation into personal data about a job applicant

What should an applicant do to evaluate his or her performance after a job interview?

By asking yourself questions relating to the interview.

How is a resume submitted?

By mail or in person

Describe what happens during employment verification.

Employers verify the dates of employment , position title, and other objective data. The company may run a background check on you to get information about your personal data.

Describe ways a person can learn about a company when preparing for a job interview.

If the company has a website you can thoroughly study the site. Pay special attention to the About Us page. You can use a network of friends and relatives to find people who are familiar with the employer.Call the company's human resources.

Why is the cover message important?

It sets the tone for the resume that follows

Explain keywords and the role they play in writing the experience section of a resume.

Key words is a word or term that specifically relates to the functions of the position for which the employer is hiring. Keywords increases your chances of getting hired.

Why is it beneficial to ask questions during an interview?

Questions show that you are interested and aware.

portfolio

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

employment verification

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

behavioral questions

questions that draw on a person's previous experiences and decisions

hypothetical question

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

job interview

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