PF Chapter 3

employment application

A form you fill in with requested job-related information is a(n) _______.

application letter

A letter that introduces you to a potential employer, explains how you are qualified for a job, and asks for an interview is a(n) _______.

thank you letter

A letter written to express appreciation for time spent by an employer and that reminds him or her of your interest and desire in working for a company is a(n) _______.

scannable

A resume designed for easy reading by a scanner is called a(n)_______resume.

five

A standard workweek is 40 hours in a _________-day period of eight hours each day.

resume

A summary of personal information about you—your education, experience, skills, and references—is called a(n) _______.

reference letter

A written statement from someone who knows you and can report about your character and abilities is a(n) _______.

references

Persons who have known you for at least a year and can report about your character and achievements are called _______.

personal information

The first part of a resume that contains your address, phone number, andothersuchinformationisthe_______section.

body

The main part of the letter that contains information that attracts the employer's attention, shows interest and desire of the job applicant, and indicates action wanted by the job applicant is the _______.

salutation

The part of a business letter that contains the greeting to the person to whom you have written is called the _______.

return address

The part of a business letter that contains your address and the date of the letter is called the _______.

complimentary close

The part of a business letter that expresses a short closing remark is the _______.

letter address

The part of a letter that contains the name and address of the person or company to whom you are writing is the _______.

writer's address

The return address of an application letter contains the _______ and date at the top of the letter.

education

The section of your resume that contains a listing of the schools you haveattendedisthe_______section.

experience

The section of your resume that lists all jobs you have held is labeled _______.

job interview

When you talk with an employer about your qualifications for a job opening, it is called a(n) _______.