Human Resources/ Interviewing Terms

resume

• a document that lists your hobbies and interests

• a brief summary of your skills, experiences, and education which are relevant to the job that you are applying for

• a detailed account of your work history and personal life

• a collection of references from previous employers

networking

• meeting new people and keeping in touch with them to share information

• the process of connecting computers to share resources

• the act of creating a website for online presence

• the method of securing data from unauthorized access

internship

• a way to try a job, usually unpaid, but it builds job skills and career knowledge

• a full-time job with a salary and benefits

• a temporary position that requires extensive experience

• a volunteer opportunity with no professional development

social skills

• the ability to communicate well with others, and to behave well

• the ability to solve mathematical problems

• the ability to write effectively

• the ability to memorize information quickly

career

• a profession or field of employment that you study or train for, such as financial services or medicine

• a temporary job that requires little training

• a hobby that you pursue in your free time

• a type of job that does not require any education

entrepreneur

• a person who gets the idea for, establishes, operates, and accepts the risks of a business

• a person who invests money in stocks and bonds

• a person who manages a team of employees

• a person who provides financial advice to others

first impression

• what someone thinks of you when they meet you for the first time

• the way you dress on a daily basis

• the first thing you say in a conversation

• how you behave in a group setting

interview

• a formal meeting where you answer questions about your skills and qualifications for a job that you have applied for

• a casual conversation about your hobbies and interests

• a written test to assess your knowledge in a specific field

• a group discussion to evaluate team dynamics

letter of recommendation

• a letter written by an adult, like a school counselor, who knows your strengths and qualities that would make you a good employee

• a formal document that outlines your academic achievements and grades

• a personal note from a friend endorsing your character

• a summary of your work experience and skills

work ethic

• a sense of responsibility for the things that you do, and to care that your work is done with good quality and finished on time.

• the ability to work quickly without regard for quality.

• a preference for working alone rather than in a team.

• the tendency to procrastinate and delay tasks.