G-W Book - Chapter 22 Vocabulary

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.

resume

Document that profiles a person's career goals, education, and work history.

job interview

Employer's opportunity to review a candidate's resume and ask questions to see if he or she 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.

reference

Person who can comment on the qualifications, work ethic, personal qualities, and work-related aspects of another person's character.

mock interview

Practice interview conducted with another person

employment verification

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

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.

chronological resume

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

portfolio

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

keyword

Word or term that specifically relates tothe functions of the position for which an employer is hiring.